Let’s be honest: everyone knows that every girl needs a guy best friend.

If that best guy friend happens to be gay? Even better.

Having a male's insight on life is completely invaluable, but only your gay best friends will know how to say exactly what you need to hear and how you need to hear it.

1. He'll give you candidly honest advice on whether or not that boy is actually cute.

He’ll stalk his Insta even harder than you did, and he'll be brutally honest. Your BFF will find the guy’s cute shirtless picture from vacation two years ago, but also the picture of him drunk, passed out in a bush (and help you weigh the pros and cons).

2. If you mess up, he’ll be the first one to put you in your place.

My best friend is the only one who can really set me straight. He flat out tells me when I’m being obnoxious, over-dramatic, bitchy, or anything in between. I know that if he’s telling me something, it’s probably exactly what everyone else is thinking and just doesn’t have the balls to say.

3. At the same time, he’ll be right there to jump in and be over-dramatic and bitchy with you.

Nothing is better than sitting on the couch, me with beer and him with a mixed drink (obviously), complaining about everyone in our lives. Bonus points if there’s food involved (and there’s always food involved…).

4. He’ll always be there for you, no matter the situation.

Pounding on his door at 11:30 because you’re really craving boneless wings and want to get half-apps? Sure. Coming over at noon because you’re having a bad day and need to take shots? Absolutely. There are no boundaries, because he knows you’d do the same for him.

5. He’s always there to give your outfit the OK.

“Wait, don’t leave for your date yet! I’m on my way and need to tell you that you look hot.”

6. When you’re out and getting hit on by creepy guys, he’s never more than a few feet away to step in and protect you.

This often takes the form of his pretending to be your boyfriend, or just dancing on you until the other guy gets the hint and walks away. At the same time, most people automatically assume he’s your boyfriend anyway, especially when they first meet you both.

7. If you’re convinced you’ll be alone forever, you can always just marry him.

Even though his love life is probably more successful than yours, there’s nothing wrong with making a pact to get married if you’re both still single at 30. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to marry their best friend?

8. Scrolling through Grindr and picking out guys for him is oddly satisfying.

You obviously know his type, so picking out guys for him is totally easy. “’BigBear69’ sounds like a great guy. No?”

9. Over everything, it doesn’t matter who your best friend is or who they choose to love, as long as they are completely nailing the best friend game.