The Benefits of Having a Lot of Female Friends
Throughout my life, I've learned the importance and value of female advice and input. Whenever I make a move during the early stages of a relationship, my faithful, female "editors" are right there to help me out...and remind me of how clue

Throughout my life, I've learned the importance and value of female advice and input for a few reasons:
Whenever I make a move during the early stages of a relationship, my faithful, female "editors" are right there to help me out...and remind me of how clueless I am. Relying on other guys is just not as useful. They are either too aggressive("yeah dude go for it — she wants it") (opens in new tab), or they prove to be just as clueless as I am.
How have my "editors" helped me through the years? Here are just a few examples:
Fashion
I don't trust myself to shop alone. Women tend to put more time and effort into their clothing, but us guys will wear whatever it takes to get attention from the ladies.
My female shopping assistants help me figure out if I can pull off a look, or they pick out things they'd like on guys. (opens in new tab)They are also there to ask the inevitable question: "Are you really going to wear that?"
Communication
Every time I write an email or questionable text, (opens in new tab) I have an "editor" take a look at it. Sadly, I usually get the following edits:
This is an important part of the process. I'm amazed at how many crazy emails the girls I know get from guys who clearly didn't ask a female friend for advice before pressing 'send.'
Gifts
The wrong gift sends the wrong message; (opens in new tab) there's no telling how women will react to certain things. The classic examples are: clothes that are the wrong size (my "editors" are always there to help me guess sizes), or stuff that makes it look like I expect her to cook and clean.
Despite knowing this, I still make the occasional slip up. For example, I definitely should have checked with a female someone before I put a gift for my sister into a Lane Bryant box I found sitting around. Oh well.
"Girl Stuff"
Sometimes, there's confusing stuff that I would just never think of. For example, a girl friend might fix one my emails with the following rationale:
"You can't write this sentence because so and so got voted off American Idol last night and it's going to rain this afternoon and that's just going to make her upset and she might take it the wrong way."
I have learned through female friends, that there are many things I say that might upset a girl. I could be talking about something random like Mount Rushmore and she'll think I'm calling her fat.
This is perhaps the most important reason I seek counsel from the women I'm close with — these nuances govern everything.
Do you agree with my "editor" approach? What do you think guys need female friends for?
-
ICYMI: ASAP Rocky’s Oscars Manicure Was The Most Wholesome Tribute to Rihanna
No, I don’t think you understand…I’m obsessed.
By Samantha Holender
-
Power Pick: The TUMI Contine Weekender Is the Only Travel Bag I Can Rely On
This bag just doesn’t quit.
By Humaa Hussain
-
Forget Micro-Minis—Spring 2023 Is All About the Maxi Skirt
Hemlines take a plunge for spring 2023.
By Emma Childs
-
The 22 Best Vibrators, According to Sex Toy Experts
The vibes are immaculate.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
The Best Period Sex Tips, According to Sex Experts
Who says messy can't be sexy?
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
The 20 Best Sex Games for Couples in 2023
Who said game nights need to be wholesome?
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
The 14 Best Lubes of All Time
Good sex should always go smoothly.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
30 Female-Friendly Porn Websites for Any Mood
All the best websites, right this way.
By Kayleigh Roberts
-
70 Cheap Date Ideas for Couples on a Budget
"Love don't cost a thing." —J.Lo
By The Editors
-
Diary of a Non-Monogamist
Rachel Krantz, author of the new book 'Open,' shares the ups and downs of her journey into the world of open relationships.
By Abigail Pesta
-
71 Fun Date Ideas for 2023
Skip the old "dinner and a movie" for something original.
By Katherine J. Igoe