Have you ever wanted to tell your brothers that you love them, but never knew how to do it without sounding like you were trying to seduce them? Ever wanted to let them know that you appreciate all that they do for you in a way that doesn’t result in an awkward stare and him moving to the other side of the room? If you’ve ever experienced these predicaments, read our eight helpful tips below to aid you in getting senti”man”tal with the bros.

8.) Get Him a New Tin of Dip:

This is the perfect place to start if you want to tell a fellow brother that you love him. Purchasing dip says you thought about him, but you didn’t put that much effort into it because you were probably already at the liquor store getting Natty anyway. So it’s not like you went out of your way or anything. That would be kinda gay.

7.) Compliment His Progress At the Gym:

Guys love being told that they look good. It boosts morale, AND self-esteem. Let him know when he’s looking good during workouts, compliment his form and muscle mass. But you don’t want to sound too gay, so it’s important to add something like “All the girls are staring, dude…”

6.) Get Fucked Up Together:

Get hammered together, then you can say anything you want because it’s likely that neither of you will remember nor care in the morning. This is a good way to get your true feelings out without having to worry about the consequences of ignoring societal masculinity standards.

5.) Do His Date’s Ugly Friend:

Show your brother that you appreciate and are willing to sacrifice for him by getting with his date’s butter-faced friend. Although she’s gross and looks like she hasn’t showered in a couple days, you gotta take one for the team. This is one of the more extreme sacrifices that you’ll make, so you better do it for a bro that you really love, dude.

4.) Clean The House:

Be more discreet than the “b” in “subtle” by cleaning the house before he gets home. That way your bro can come back from class to a nice, neat living space and not have to worry about doing the dishes or anything after a long day of work. Maybe offer him a back massage to de-stress him. It’ll really show that you care.

3.) Use Homophobic Slurs Against Him:

Nothing says “straight heteronormative male affection” quite like calling your best guy friends “f****ts.”

2.) Write Him a Love Letter:

Pour your thoughts and feelings onto paper, maybe even three pages’ worth. Front and back. Struggle with it, be honest and true. Then fold it up, put it in an envelope, write his name on it, and set it on fire because that’s gayer than Freddie Mercury at a Chippendale’s show. At least you got your feelings out though.

1.) Don’t Say Anything:

Chances are, he already knows. You’re bros, bro. You shouldn’t need words to explain how you feel about each other. Silent love is the best love. And silence is without a doubt the safest way to tell your brother that you love him without sounding like a total flame.

Try these tips and never worry again if you sound like a total homo when you try to tell one of your brothers that you love him! Not only can you use these tricks on your close friends, but for new brothers that you want to get close to as well! Remember, it’s not gay unless you make it gay!