Turning down a male bestie's romantic advances can be an uncomfortable and cringe-worthy experience and seriously change the dynamic of a friendship (often for the worse, but sometimes for the better) ...

From Joey and Chandler's endless banter on Friends to Jerry and George's neurotic loyalty on Seinfeld, popular culture's countless versions of male friendships are as comforting as they are iconic.

Friendship doesn’t follow any rulebook—and when it comes to having a best friend of the opposite gender, it can be a beautiful bond filled with balance, growth, and laughter. A male best friend brings ...