10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re A Girl With A Guy Best Friend

Having a guy best friend hits different. While some people can’t believe guys and girls can just be friends, you know the truth: it’s 100% possible, and it’s one of the best friendships you’ll ever have. From brutally honest advice to zero drama, being BFFs with a guy comes with its own set of quirks.

Here are 10 things only girls with guy best friends will understand.

1. People Always Assume You’re Dating

You can’t count how many times someone’s said, “Wait, you’re just friends?” Yes, world, it’s possible to have a platonic guy friend without any romantic drama.

2. He’s Your Go-To for Brutally Honest Advice

No sugarcoating here. Whether it’s about your outfit, your crush, or your questionable life choices, he’ll tell it like it is—even if it stings a little.

3. He’s Low-Key Protective of You

Whether it’s subtly giving your date the “don’t mess with her” look or walking you to your car, he’s got your back without being overbearing.

4. You Can Skip the Drama

With a guy best friend, there are no passive-aggressive texts or silent treatments. If there’s a problem, you talk it out—and then go back to debating which superhero is the best.

5. You’ve Picked Up Some “Guy Speak”

You know what “bro code” is, can decode sports talk, and might even throw in a “dude” or “bruh” without realizing it.

6. He’s Seen You at Your Absolute Worst

Messy hair, no makeup, ugly cry—you don’t have to pretend around him. He’s probably the one who handed you tissues while you sobbed over that Netflix drama.

7. You’re Practically His Wingwoman

He counts on you to decode the texts from his crush, hype him up, and give him the green light (or red flag) on potential dates.

8. You Never Have to Overthink Your Texts

Unlike texting a crush, you don’t stress over typos or whether your text sounds “cool.” You send memes, random thoughts, or 50 crying-laughing emojis without a second thought.

9. You Have a Front-Row Seat to “Guy World”

From locker room humor to the weird things guys obsess over, you’ve gotten a peek into a world most girls don’t see—and honestly, it’s both hilarious and confusing.

10. He’s Basically Your Brother from Another Mother

He’s the one you call when you need a laugh, a pep talk, or someone to binge-watch a random show with. He’s not just your best friend—he’s family.

Final Thoughts

Having a guy best friend is a unique experience that breaks stereotypes and proves that guys and girls can absolutely be besties without any romantic tension. If you’ve got a guy best friend, tag him and let him know how much you appreciate him (even if he’ll respond with a sarcastic “aww”).

What’s your favorite part of having a guy best friend? Let us know in the comments! 💙