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Top 10 Things That Happen When You're A Tomboy

What it's like to be "one of the guys"

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Top 10 Things That Happen When You're A Tomboy

Growing up with friends that are mostly guys, I don't tend to act like most girls. I lot of people tend to be shocked at how boyish I can be sometimes because one day I'll be wearing a pink dress and the other day I'll be in my friend's basement playing COD. Whether you're a tomboy or an outsider looking in, this is what I have noticed over the years.

1. People tend to assume that you're just another girl pretending to like some stuff to impress guys

Lots of girls talk about how much they love COD or football to try to get on the same level as guys, but they tend to fall flat when they are having an actually discussion about it.

2. Even though that's not the goal, guys do tend to find it impressive when you can actually talk about different video game strategies

I would be lying if I said it wasn't satisfying when you discuss how to get through the last boss level and your friends are actually impressed that you know your stuff.

3. There's multiple types of tomboy: skater, athlete, and sometimes you can just joke about things that may not be suitable for your girlfriends.

As much as I like playing sports or watching my friend's games, I don't prefer watching it. I tend to fall in the category of wearing beanies and riding long boards. If you become friends with a lot of guys, you learn to desensitize yourself to some of their crude humor or just join in.

4. People usually think you're dating guys that are more like brothers to you.

A lot of people think there is always something going on between you and your guy friends, even if you don't see it that way at all. I tend to get the questions regarding my friendships, but I usually say "I can't date someone I had a farting contest with."

5. Girls who just play Pokemon Go can be incredibly annoying.

"Oh my gosh I love Pokemon, my favorite is Pikachu."

6. Hats sometimes are more dear to you than other girls

If you're more sporty, baseball caps become your best friend. In my case, I love wearing beanies just because I can get away with not doing my hair.

7. Guys won't take you seriously usually when you first say you're into the same things they are

As previously mentioned, guys tend to be more skeptical about your likes and hobbies than they are with their other male friends because it's pretty unusual to be into the same things that they are.

8. You learn to be a lot more physical than other girls

In the last year, I have wrestled and jokingly punched more times than I can count. Guys tend to be a lot more physical, and other girls get confused when this skinny blond chick is picking a fight with her friends.

9. You express affection in other ways

If I care about you, I won't spew off a long poem about how happy you make me. I'll lightly punch your shoulder and make an insulting joke instead.

10. You love being "one of the guys"

Sometimes, you get a lot of crap for spending so much time with the guys. However, you absolutely love being able to openly talk to them about any disgusting, hilarious thing you want. Girlfriends are important, but a lot of them can be overdramatic. It's great just hanging out with your brothers.

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