Dating is complicated; there are a million things that could go both right and wrong. Add to that the equally-complex relationship shared by friends, and you’ve got yourself an interesting situation. What we mean is, things are very, uhh… unique when you venture into the world of dating your guy friends.
Just ask Serena van der Woodsen, who spent the entirety of Gossip Girl in a relationship with one of her guy friends at all times. Or Blair Waldorf, who also did the same. Or Vanessa… okay, we think we see a recurring theme with this show. And, if you saw yourself in any of these characters, then you’ll completely sympathize with this list of ten things that girls who date their guy friends will understand:
1. You’re never completely single. It’s so hard to cut ties with someone who’s constantly around after you break up.
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2. There’s ALWAYS a relationship update to tell your friends. And it’s ALWAYS more important to them because they’re also friends with your BF.
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3. You’ve probably dated the same guy as one of your other good friends. It gets weird, but it’s whatever.
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4. People assume that any guy you’re friends with will be your boyfriend soon. Maybe it’s likely, but it isn’t a guarantee!
5. You know what it’s like to be completely comfortable around your boyfriend. Your guard was already down, so there was no need to put it back up.
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6. You don’t really hate any of your exes. You started as friends, you tried to be something more and, when that didn’t work out, you ended as friends.
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7. You know what it’s like to know for a fact that your exes talk about you when you’re not around. You wish they wouldn’t, but it’s sort of par for the course.
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8. It’s hard to get something going with a guy you’ve met randomly. Courting with a relationship specifically in mind is the weirdest thing to you.
9. You’ve learned how to hide your jealousy upon having to hang out with the new girlfriend of an ex you aren’t over. It’s a joy, really.
10. You’re the best wingwoman, because you know what he likes. You know how to find his exact type, because odds are that it’s you.
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