I hate rules.

Any time someone tries to tell me what I should or shouldn’t do, the rebellious little teenager in me wants to flip him the bird and do the opposite, just for the hell of it. Obviously, that’s not a very mature perspective and it’s an urge that should be suppressed, but still. Rules often have a way of taking the fun out things, and the temptation to buck them is always there.

But when it comes to “guy code,” that shit is sacred. Think about it. How many of the Ten Commandments did you break last year? At least six, I bet. And how many times did you violate the guy code? Yeah, that’s what I thought.

So anyway, here’s my take on the rules that every man should live by. Your version may vary, but probably not by much. But if you do happen to disagree, fuck it. Do what you want. Who am I to tell you how to live?

But if you have a habit of breaking any of these little nuggets of wisdom, I’m betting you probably don’t have too many friends.

1. Bros before hoes, obviously. That encompasses a lot, like…

2. Never try to steal your friend’s girl.

3. Never go after a girl your friend is already going after. “Dibs” is in effect.

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