The “Bromance”, It’s a special relationship, when two men become the bestest of bros, it’s the equivalent of the female ‘girlfriends’.

Historically, “bromances” are nothing new. “Bromances” go back to the dawn of time, where men would go hunting together, and have each other’s back, but often the closeness the bond the two men shared was kept secret.

In the 18th century, English men were known for being very emotional. And in Middle Eastern countries it was very common for male friends to hold hands in public.

In modern times, society has become more accepting of the “bromance”, with celebrity bro-couples or “bro-sephs” like George Clooney and Brad Pitt openly flaunting their relationship. It also helps that movies and TV shows, like Scrubs in the film clip below, promote the sacred bond between two men.

It’s been said that Jeff from PowerFM Afternoons and I have a “bromance”, we’ll go to the movies, watch the footy, go out for dinner etc. I don’t see any problem with it but sometimes our girlfriends don’t understand, sometimes they’re even a little jealous of the time we spend together.

Are “bromances” okay, or should a girl be worried?

If you are worried, scroll down to find out how to identify your man’s “bromance” and how to intervene.

How to tell if your man’s in a bromance
1. He starts dressing like his mate
One week, his friend turns up in Converse. The next, your man’s bought some. His mate’s in a leather jacket? Guess who buys a different-yet-similar one. Yes, your man thinks his mate is the coolest-looking guy ever.

2. He dresses down for a night out
Blokes dress up to get girls, and down to get mates. If he gets scruffier and scruffier for nights out, then stops shaving, he’s likely to have fallen for his mate: ironically, he wants to impress him by not looking too try-hard.

3. He laughs at everything his mate does and says
It’s the most inane gag you’ve ever heard, the most stupid face pulling, the most silly conversation topic, yet your boyfriend is laughing so hard he’s crying. They have found heaven on earth in each other’s idiocy.

How to intervene…
1. Find his best friend a girl
Yes, just get him a new, super-hot lady, and we guarantee you’ll barely see him for at least three months. Men are like selfish children – if they find something sweet, they run off with it to their bedrooms so they can have it all to themselves.

2. Start talking babies
His best friend will run a mile – he wants to play Xbox with your man, not help him change nappies. While a baby could be the making of your romance, it’s the beginning of the end for a bromance.

3. Wear hotpants
To remind your man where his attention should be, just wear your hottest, tightest outfits. He’ll follow you around like a devoted puppy, yip-yipping for your approval. It’s also a powerful and timely reminder of his heterosexuality.