Guyfriend; Better than Bae.

Having your guy bestie by your side feels great, doesn’t it? After all, he’s someone who you can truly be yourself with and always count on. You feel happy and secure when you are in his company. Yet somehow, at least one person around you, if not more, will feel the need to make it more than that; God only knows why! Hopefully this article will enlighten and highlight just why a Guyfriend is equally as great, if not better, and so important in a gal's life... Platonic relationships can exist and below is why they should, too. 

We have all been in that situation, where we are having boy issues, despite being with a "man", so naturally we turn to the girls and usually end up having a big ole rant. And yes, initially we probably feel so much better, especially when we hear how you are not the only one facing this and that actually Maya in Canada went through worse! However, when the reality and hangover kicks in the next day, the problems are still there. However with your Guyfriend, he can go one step further! Being a guy, he can provide the guy's perspective on your relationship, the issues you may be facing and even go so far as to making helpful suggestions on to how make it up with him. He will allow you to have your rant, but not go on and on, gives you the empathy you need, with a splash of reality, all whilst keeping his patience and cool! And having known you too well, for literally forever, and knowing your relationship probably as well as you, his advise is normally spot on, even if you don't want to really admit it!

Nothing beats getting all dressed up in that amazing dress, which makes you look like you belong at Oscars after party, in those heels which make your legs go on forever and sipping away on your favourite cocktails with the girls. However, let's be honest, how often does that happen! Most of times, you just want slip into this comfy jeans, chuck on your favourite jumper or hoodie and slide into your trainers... For a game or two of pool, a good giggle and drink the night away! And who better to pair up with, than that Guyfriend! You know if you really, really need him, he will do whatever needs to be done, to be there for you, simply for you to whine about work, cry about crap and find fault with family. He will allow you to drink your woes, until he has you in fits of laughter about the most random nonsense, get you food and make sure you are home, sound and safe! The bestest Guyfriends even leave a bottle of water and painkillers by your side!

Most of the times when we try on an outfit, it is very rare that a girlfriend will be negative or really honest about it, especially if she knows you are sensitive, spent ages getting it just right or does not want to spend another hour while you go through your entire wardrobe, again! This is where your Guyfriend differs. He is confident enough, to not only tell you honestly that your outfit is just not working in your favour, but also why and even suggests an alternative, because he knows your wardrobe better than you! 

We all go out and have those bumbling boys who just will not shoo, no matter what. This is where your Guyfriend will come to the rescue, by simply putting their arm round you and whisking you away! They also make the best ever wingmen! You spot a cute guy and somehow they will know someone in his circle, getting chatting and before you know it, you pretty much have the cutie's full background history. They will also make sure the guy knows that if he dare hurt you, mess you about or even think about treating you wrong, life will not be worth living. 

Your Guyfriend is that one man, other than your Father/Father figure, in your life that will never, ever judge you. You could literally turn up in your natural skin, wearing those ripped and raggedy jeans, stuff your face full and then take the worse inhuman selfies ever and he will still be happy to chill with you... And even be seen in public.. Most of the time anyway! This is because he is happy for you to be the real you, without ever judging you.

The best factor of your Guyfriend is the trust between you. You can be at your most emotional, vulnerable and lowest state, knowing you are in completely and entirely safe hands, without him taking any advantage of you, or allowing anyone else too, either. The best part is not only the trust you share, but so do your parents and family. They feel totally at ease when they know you are in his company, making your life easier, too.

So, on this day of St. Valentines, which is full of love and lust, I dedicate this article to all my Guyfriends and hope this will help the rest of you understand just why a Guy Bestie is far better than Bae... Always and forever! Thank you to all my Guyfriends, you know who you are; the best!

Mucho Pyaar :o) x