LADIES, THIS IS THE GIRL CODE

The friendship between women is a powerfully interesting phenomenon and every friendship has its own rules. Especially in groups of girlfriends, there are all written and unwritten rules in effect because only together can we endure the pain of menstruation and 13cm high heels tolerate.

To ensure that there is no, or at least as little as possible, war between us, there is the Girl Code. The rules that every woman should adhere to, and the following rules are at least part of that.

1. Never Start Anything With Her Ex

Without exception. Especially ex-boyfriends but also ex-flings are off limits. It causes trouble and potentially awkward situations, and you just don't want that. With ex-flings, it may still be that the girlfriend in question says that it “really isn’t a problem at all” but still, be cautious because you never know how it will go if she suddenly sees you on his arm.

2. Always Bring Extra Tampons

Nothing worse than standing in a club/café/restaurant and realizing that you have no tampons left while you are totally on your period. Do you see a woman with panic in her eyes rummaging through her bag? Be the savior in need and subtly slide her a tampon or two. She will be forever grateful. 

3. Like Everything She Does On Instagram And Facebook

Of course, everything she does is fun, but nothing is more annoying than posting a photo and it not getting enough likes. Even if she posts a picture of a brick, you like the hell out of that.

4. If She Has Heartbreak, You Drop Everything

In my most recent case of a broken heart, I immediately called my best friend hyperventilating with “heeeheeet iiihiiiisss uuuiiihhuiiiiiiit.” The only thing she asked was “where are you?” to which I said “thuuuuiiiiihuuuuiiiss” and then she didn’t hesitate for a moment, left the staff party she was at, and was at my door within 10 minutes with 4 bottles of white wine and 3 packs of cigarettes. She let me cry and sob, rant and rave, and especially let me talk, stroked my back, and held me for as long as needed. In the days and weeks after The Breakup, all my girlfriends were there with open arms, it was the best safety net ever. They never said that I was talking too much about Him, they always came with new comforting words and wise advice. Especially during periods of intense sadness it’s your girlfriends that you need.

5. Always Be Honest

This doesn’t only apply to women, but I’m especially referring to situations where a girlfriend asks “how does this look on me?” If it doesn’t look good on her, you say that. Period. If she looks fat in it, you say that. Period. Be tough and be honest, we need that.

6. Rescue All Women Who Are Unwantedly Hit On

This is very important. If you’re out with girlfriends and see that girlfriend A is being hit on by a man she clearly has no interest in then you go straight to her and say “hey A I need you for a second, will you walk with me?” In case of doubt, stand in a way that he can’t see you and she can, and give a thumbs up and lip-read the question “are you okay?” In case of panic in her eyes, take immediate action.

7. In Case of a Date, You Stalk the Man Online Together Until the Bitter End

Also very important. If she has a date then you both dig through The Internet until every potentially important detail about him is uncovered. All Facebook photos are reviewed, status updates from 2 years (or longer) ago, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, everything. Everything everything everything.

8. Discuss Everything. Always.

Do you feel that something is not quite right between you? Discuss it. ‘Hey, are we okay, or is there something bothering you?’ Do you still have endless heartache 2 months after a breakup? Talk about it. Do you feel a bit off because you just don’t feel well? Say it. Girlfriends are there to talk to, and things are not quickly nagging. And if it is nagging? Then say that too. Unspoken things cause trouble, and why make it difficult when it can be easy.