11 Awesome Perks of Being the Gay Best Friend in Your Squad
Having a straight best friend is great, but having a gay best friend is even better. Who else can you talk to about your latest Tinder hookups and then cry about your PMS-related problems to? From fashion to love, we give the best advice, and you can always count on us to be there with plenty of witty one-liners to make you laugh. I know this because I am that gay best friend. Keep reading to find out all the hilarious perks of being the best friend to my heterosexual counterparts.
Boobs, Boobs, and More Boobs
Seriously, I've probably seen more boobs than newborns. I'm not complaining, though. Who doesn't love a little cleavage?
Sharing Sexting Pics
I definitely receive more d*ck pics from my girlfriends than I do on Tinder. To all you pervy guys out there, just know your unsolicited junk photos are being viewed and laughed at over lunch.
Assisting With Tinder Hookups
Yes, it's hard out here for singles. Between Tinder, Match.com, and Christian Mingle, a girl has too many options. I've had my fair share of bad apples so I can quickly weed out the scrubs before they arrive on your doorstop.
Teaching My Friends How to Read
You learn so much about gay culture being friends with a gay person. One of them being how to read, which basically means being able to come up with comebacks to anyone who tries you. Also known as throwing shade. It's an art form, dahling.
Being the Funniest Person in the Room
Gay guys are hilarious. I don't know where this sense of humor came from, but we have plenty of it.
Always Having a Shopping Buddy
Women love shopping as much as gays do because we both understand appearance is everything. But let's be clear: I only like going shopping if I'm looking for a new wardrobe. I'm not your tag-along stylist unless you pay me.
Giving Sex Advice
Having a guy's point of view is always useful when it comes to tips for the bedroom because who else can give better suggestions on how to please your man than an actual man? Enough said.
Throwing Fab Sleepovers
Nothing says friendship like dancing in your underwear to Beyoncé without judgment. Oh and there's no awkwardness or sexual tension between the opposite sexes. It's great.
Hearing All the Juicy Gossip
In gay slang, sharing gossip is known as "spilling the tea," and I'm always ready for tea time. From who's dating who to who's up for that new job promotion, I'm always in the know because, well, people just feel comfortable talking to me about such things, and who am I to stop them?
Giving Honest Advice
For some reason, people just expect gay guys to have no filter. Which is partially true. Don't ask me if you look bloated in those jeans if you don't want to hear the truth. But, I usually tend to skew on the side of giving honest advice over negative criticism.
Lending an Ear
At the end of the day, everyone just wants to be heard and feel validated. No one understands that better than a gay person. I find solace in the fact that I can always lend an ear or a shoulder to cry on. Empathy is such a rare trait these days.
Basically being the gay best friend is awesome, so if you don't have one, you might want to get one ASAP!