It's not unlike the fun and silly slumber parties you had as a kid. Sometimes it feels like it's just you and your boyfriend existing in a shared bubble. You tease each other with playful nicknames derived from your months of experiences together. The two of you practically speak your own language. I don't know how you manage to do it all.” 5. “My work friend gave me wine for Christmas and then I walked down 21st Street. He loves hearing the trivial play-by-plays of your dayĪs long as it's coming from you, it's riveting. You always put on his clothes and don't tell him that you're borrowing them. Same goes for the food on each other's plates or the hat on his head or the t-shirts to sleep in. You two are so close that it doesn't matter who pays for what - what's his is yours and what's yours is his. It's not awkward when you split the bill or eat off each other's plates You don't have to dress up for him or feel like you have to always be “on.” He's happy to see you comfortable, in your natural state and just being yourself. You can sit around all day in your pajamas, sans makeup and tamed hair, and feel totally comfortableĮven when you're not looking or feeling your best, you know your boyfriend will never judge you based on your appearance. There's never not a time he doesn't want to hear from you - no matter how ridiculous your Look-I'm-Eating-A-Sandwich! selfie is. Even when you feel like you're totally harassing him with silly Internet findings, he always wants to be bothered by you. Whether it's an interesting article or an “I'm bored” Snapchat, your boyfriend is the first person on the receiving list. He's the first person you send your goofy selfie to There are some qualities and experiences, beyond the duties of a boyfriend that make him your best friend. He couldn't imagine not having you there. You couldn't imagine making decisions without his insight. It's palling around because you feel more whole in his presence. It's knowing who that person is and loving him because he makes you better. It goes deeper than holding hands or showing up to places together. It's all very obvious.īeing a best friend, however, involves a lot more understanding and acceptance. You go to meals together, you stay in and watch movies, you caress each other's face and hump a little bit. Being a boyfriend is a surface-level quality. Just because the two of you hang out together, like, all the time doesn't make your boyfriend your best friend.