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Everyone’s had that moment in a relationship when they’ve found themselves wondering ‘is this it? Could I do better for myself? What is it that I’m really looking for?’

What you are really looking for, my friend, is gin.

Gin won’t leave the toilet seat up and it won’t sleep with your best friend behind your back.

Save yourself the stress of dating and get it on with gin instead. Here are 13 reasons why gin is better than a boyfriend.


1. You can have a different gin every day and no one will think badly of you



Well, they do say that variety is the spice of life.

2. Your new gin doesn’t get offended when you decide you prefer the old one after all

Experience is always useful, in both men and gin distillers. Try Beefeater 24 for a classic G&T.

3. Gin won’t make you cry

Contrary to popular opinion, if you’ve spent the evening weeping into a G&T about relationship woes, it’s not the drink that’s to blame. According to Caroline Childerley, aka The Gin Queen, ‘it’s a myth dating back to the eighteenth century and gin’s reputation as ‘mother’s ruin’ – you might need to change your man, but not your choice of tipple!’

4. Gin doesn’t look scared if you suggest ‘spicing things up’

5. Gin’s only purpose in life is to bring you happiness

Apart from tasting delicious, juniper (which gives gin its distinctive flavour) apparently has a similar chemical compound to that found in cannabis. You might not get high on your gin and lime, but it’ll certainly bring a smile to your face.

6. Gin isn’t scared of commitment

Over four hundred years old and still gaining in popularity, that sparkly, icy glass of joy is here to stay.

7. You can try making your own gin at home (and start again if you don’t like the result)

Face it – you’d never get the same satisfaction from a handmade boyfriend doll. Try Metro’s own recipe for foolproof home gin

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8. When a friend sets you up with a ‘really lovely’ gin, it won’t turn out to be secretly awful

9. Gin always satisfies

10. Your friends totally understand what you see in gin

11. When you’ve had enough of it you can put it in the cupboard

12. There’s a gin for everyone

However picky you are, there’s bound to be a gin to suit you. It’s probably a good idea to try lots first though (that’s our theory and we’re sticking with it).

13. Gin is always there for you

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