Things You Always Have with a Girlfriend (And May Take for Granted)

  Way too often I experience guys complaining about their romantic partners being a headache, how being in a relationship is a drag, and how it’s so much better to be single. I hear and see that girlfriends = drama for so many guys. First of all, if it's not fulfilling and more pain than pleasure, stop bitching and either put in the work to turn it around, or get out of it. However, just because at first glance the claims above may have some truth to them, I think like everything else in life, sometimes a little perspective helps us see what we really have. The #1 answer when it comes to the best thing about having a girlfriend for most guys is most likely what? Yes, you said it, so I didn’t mention that one in my list. I feel like sex is a given, as far as the major upside of being in a relationship…but there are also so many other great things about having a girlfriend that are taken for granted... ​

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    Now each woman is different, and each relationship is unique, so there are obviously many more things that a man could possibly benefit from, and take advantage of with his significant other that are not mentioned below. I wrote about a few things that you will always have when you have a girlfriend; these are just some perks that I have had the opportunity to experience and appreciate!

You always have a spades partner.
You always have a taboo partner.
You always have a partner.
You always have a date.
You always have someone to watch a movie with.
You always have someone to play catch.
You always have someone to dance in the middle of the street with.
You always have someone to get your back in public.
You always have someone to scrub your back in the shower.
You always have someone to tickle.
You always have someone’s hand to hold.
You always have someone’s nose to hold while they are asleep, until they wake up in a panic like they were drowning (try it, it’s hilarious)!
You always have someone to dump ice cold water on in the shower (also hilarious)!
You always have someone to help you cook.
You always have someone to help you clean.
You always have someone to food fight in the kitchen.
You always have someone to pillow fight in bed.
You always have someone to heat up your soup when you feel ill.
You always have someone to pick up your prescriptions when you’re sick.
You always have someone to pick you up.
You always have someone to drop you off.
You always have someone to pick on or tease (in a nice way, privately).
You always have someone to blame (let’s be realistic).
You always have someone to listen to you vent/bitch.
You always have someone to hold the flash light for you.
You always have someone to drink coffee with.
You always have someone to get drunk with.
You always have someone to eat ice cream with.
You always have someone to eat pizza with.
You always have someone to drive when you're tired.
You always have someone to rub your legs.
You always have someone to rub anything.
You always have someone to surprise.
You always have someone to make smile/laugh.
You always have someone to take pictures with.
​You always have someone to swim with.
And you always have someone special to kiss on Christmas under the mistletoe, and at midnight on New Years Eve!