Top 5 Reasons Every Man Needs a Girl Friend

Every man needs a girl friend. Two words. There are many differing opinions out there about whether or not a man needs a girlfriend (ahh, to play the field or not to play the field), but there should be no argument about the necessity of having girl friends.

To avoid getting into the classic “When Harry Met Sally” question of whether a man and a woman can ever truly be friends, let’s just assume you’re not attracted to this girl, but you think she’s uber cool. In fact you may think of her as a kid sister type. That’s just the kind of girl friend you need.

1. A Girl Friend is a Confidence Booster

It can be scary to make the first call to that hot girl after managing to get her number (although, I’m not sure why. She gave you her number, trust me, she is not opposed to you calling). You may sit there and talk yourself in and out of making the call for days. This is where a girl friend comes in handy. Because she’s your friend, she knows just how great you are and all the many endearing qualities you posses – basically all the reasons this newfound hottie would be absolutely nuts to not go out with you. Let your girl friend give you a pep talk, get your confidence boosted, then make that call and see just how quickly you’ve got a date for Friday night.

2. A Girl Friend is Fluent in Girl Speak

I don’t have to tell you that women don’t always make sense (duh, right?). Yes, sometimes we talk in riddles. Yes, we don’t always say what we mean. Yes, we sometimes say one thing when we definitely mean another. A girl friend knows all these idiosyncrasies (she probably does them herself). So the next time the woman you’re dating says, “Oh, I don’t want anything for my birthday. Don’t worry about a gift,” your girl friend can tell you she is in fact saying, “I’m gently reminding you my birthday is coming up. Don’t you dare forget to give me something special.” If you’re really lucky, your girl friend will even help you find the perfect gift.

3. A Girl Friend Doesn’t Wear Blinders

When you start to fall for a woman, sometimes the blinders come out and you don’t see her flaws, you only see this goddess in all her perfection. While not dwelling on flaws is key to creating a lasting relationship, a realistic perspective is always necessary, especially in the early stages. Your girl friend, unlike your buddies, will never get sidetracked by your current flame’s sheer hotness. She can see whether or not she is a good woman, truly deserving of your time and affection. If your girl friend expresses any misgivings, you should take note.

4. A Girl Friend Can Point Out the Details

By the simple absence of a Y chromosome, your girl friend is most likely into details. The details she notices will be insightful. Listen to her. For example, if she says the casual date you brought to your company picnic is way into you, she’s right. If she points out that you act differently around another one of your friends, and asks if you have developed a little crush, listen to her, she may have more insight into your feelings than you.

5. A Girl Friend Can Be Your Romance Coach

Every sports team has a coach to guide and direct the team to victory. The coach gives tips and pointers to each player to become their very best. Think of your girl friend as your personal romance coach. If you want to plan a romantic evening for your girlfriend, but don’t know where to start, your girl friend (AKA romance coach) can help you out. If you are head over heels after your first couple of dates with a new woman who just blows your mind, your girl friend can help keep your head level, and prevent you from scaring this sexy siren away because you came on too strong.

Having been the token girl friend to a ridiculous number of buddies over the years, I will offer one piece of advice. If you suspect for even just one second a “When Harry Met Sally” scenario with your girl friend, don’t turn to her for romantic guidance (that’s just mean). However, if you two are just buddies and you both know it (which I fully believe can happen, but we’ll save that debate for another time), a girl friend is a resource worth her weight in gold. You should reward her accordingly. You could start by hooking her up with all your good looking buddies!