Queer Eye for the Straight Girl

How often have you heard that it’s impossible for a girl and a guy to be “just friends” without one person, (or both) wanting more? Is a completely platonic relationship really possible between members of the opposite sex? Well, when the guy is gay it sure is!

By Melissa

If there is one thing better than a BFF, it’s a GBFF. Not only do you have someone by your side at H&M,  bringing you cookies when you’re broken hearted,  or laying aroun watching SATC marathons with you on a Saturday, but that someone is also fabulous, hilarious, and…er…gay! What makes a GBFF better than your average girl?

1. They’re honest
There’s something different about when a gay guy tells you that you look “fabulous” rather then when your girlfriend does. And by “different” I mean “more believable.” It’s not thay I don’t trust my girlfriends, but sometimes girls, consciously or unconsciously, tend to be more competitive when it comes to that kinda stuff. We all secretly want to look the hottest and be the best, so comments are sometimes not 100% truthful. A gay guy, though, isn’t competing with you for male attention (at least not from the same dudes), so you know when he tells you you look bangin’, you look totally bangin’.

2. They know what guys are thinking
However much we think we understand men and what goes on in their crazy heads, we don’t. We constantly try to guess what they are thinking 24/7, analyzing every text message, every voicemail, and trying to uncover the truth behind their body language.

Now, don’t get me wrong. Girlfriends can give some great advice when it comes to men, but none of them can truly understand what goes on in a guy’s head. Your GBFF can! Even though he may be gay, he’s still a dude who understands dudes. And he’ll give it to you straight.

3. No Expectations
Taking my gay friend to my formal this year at school was the best decision I’ve made since getting a gay best friend, hands down. It was a blast dancing around with him and not having to worry about the whole, “are we going to hook up” question or “am I leading him on by bringing him to formal?” Not having to consider any ulterior motives he might have had, or what he was thinking every second, was such a relief. Yes, I totally could have brought a girlfriend to avoid that as well, but honestly, it would have been awkward during the slow songs.

4. They know how to move
My girlfriends can’t spin me around, pick me up and leave me practically speechless with their incredible dance moves. Not that I’m not a fan of the way-too-long-sweaty-out-of-synch grinding that normally occurs at any place you put college girls and guys together with some music, but it’s nice to do some traditional fun dancing with a guy who’s got some rhythm. And a great outfit. And hot shoes. And muscles.

5. They can make you laugh
Ok, so I’m sure all of your friends can make you laugh, but it’s different with the GBFF. Just think about it – Heidi Klum is cute and funny, but she’s no Christian Siriano. Just sayin’…

Someone (that crazy-ass Danielle from The Real Housewives of New Jersey) once said that behind every beautiful woman is a gay man pushing her along. I believe it. Everyone needs a GBFF. You just can’t have mine.