They buy you gifts, food, and yeah, they're good company. Boyfriends aren't all bad. When you compare them to something, let's say.. ice cream, they may have some competition. Boys are far from perfect. Sometimes, it seems like they aren't even on this planet.

Let's turn our attention to the real star-- ice cream. It is arguably the perfect dessert (because it combines all sweet treats in one). Ice cream is there for us in good times and in bad, loves us unconditionally, and challenges us all to be the best couch potatoes we can possibly be. Ice cream is truly, the best boyfriend ever. Here are 9 reasons why:

1. You don’t have to stress about sweatpants, hair tied, chillin’ with no makeup on- that’s how the carton likes it.

Ugh. I literally have no clothes. Me, always. Trade in the boy for some ice cream and voila, your number one problem goes away. What is required for a date with a pint, you ask? The answer: not much. Not even pants. The power is in your hands, my friend.

2. Monogamy? No way. You’ve got Ben and Jerry.

There’s no pressure to commit— new flavors arrive in the store every week and you are free to choose any one at any time. Starting to feel something a little different? No shame here! In the world of ice cream, there is a solution to anything and everything. Grab a pint and start the journey.

3. You’re way past Netflix and chill— you’ve already mastered Hulu and commitment.

If you think you have movie night down with your boyfriend, guess again, because nobody can do Netflix and chill like a girl and her pint.

4. You don’t have to buy expensive gifts to keep them happy— a candy bar or two will do.

Don’t stress about overdrawing your bank account— ice cream likes it casual. If you’re ever feeling the need to get a little fancy, head over to the bodega and pick up a Crunch Bar and a Snickers. You killed it.

5. Ice cream is your personal therapist, your personal chef, and your cuddle buddy all wrapped up into one.

Any problem can be solved with the right pint. If you don’t believe this is true, I guarantee you are buying the wrong brand. As hard as boys might try, they are not always successful. Lucky for you, ice cream has a 100% success rate. Plus, your therapy session is taking place while you’re curled up in a blanket. And you get to eat. Can you say, “YASS.”

6. You have already mastered speed dating through the aisles.

Dating apps are so last year. If you think swiping left can get exhausting, try finding an ice cream partner to spend the night with. Now that is a real challenge.

7. Ice cream is never further away than the freezer.

“Where are we meeting?” “Where should we go?” “What should we do?” Nope. None of that. Freezer > Couch, Couch > Freezer. Easy. simple.

8. They let you pick the movies. And are always up for a chick flick.

So… Bridesmaids?

9. 3 pints? No explanation necessary. Where there’s ice cream, there is no judgment.