LADIES, THIS IS THE GIRL CODE
The friendship between women is a mighty interesting phenomenon and every relationship has its own rules. Especially in girlfriend groups there are all sorts of written and unwritten rules at play. Only together, as one, can we ward off the pain of menstruation and endure 13cm high heels.
To ensure that there is no war (or as little as possible) between us, here is the Girl Code. These are the rules that every woman should abide by.
1. Never Start Something With Her Ex
Without exception. Not just ex boyfriends, but ex-flings are also off limits. It will bring about hassle and potentially uncomfortable situations, and that's not what you want. With ex-flings it could be the case that the girlfriend in question may say “it's really really no problem” but, beware, you never know how she may react if she sees you in his arms.
2. Always Take Extra Tampons
Nothing worse than being in a club / bar / restaurant and realising that you have no more tampons while riding the crimson tide. Have you ever seen a woman with panic in her eyes turning her bag inside out? Be an angel and subtly slide her a tampon or two. She'll be forever thankful.
3. Like Everything She Does on Instagram and Facebook
She is your girlfriend and you like everything she does anyway. But there is nothing worse than not getting enough likes for a photo you've posted on Facebook. She posts a photo of a brick! Yeah girlfriend; you like the shi*t out of that shi*t!
4. They Have a Broken Heart. Drop Everything!
In the situation of my most recent broken heart, I immediately called my best friend, hyperventilating with “iiiiittttttttt iiiiihhiisssss oooovvvveeerr.” Her only question was “where are you?” To which I said “hoohoohooome”. She did not hesitate. She left her work party and was at my door within ten minutes. In her hand she had four bottles of white wine and three packets of cigarettes. She gave me the space to cry and sob, rant and rave, but most of all she let me just talk. She stroked by back and held me when it was necessary. In the days and weeks after The Break all my friends were there for me with open arms. The best ever safety net. They never told me I was harping on too much. Instead they always had a sweet word to comfort me or a bit of advice. Especially during periods of intense grief our girlfriends are most needed.
5. Always Be Honest
Of course this applies to most aspects of life, not just women's circles. What I'm getting at here is when a friend asks “how is this on me?” If it is not working for her, then say it. Period. If they look fat in it, you say it. Period. Be loud and be honest,we need it.
6. Save All Women Being Unwantedly Hit On
This is very important. You are out with your girlfriends, you see that girlfriend A needs saving from an unwanted admirer. Go directly to and say “hey A I really really need to speak to you. Walk with me?” If in doubt stand behind suspected unwanted guy and mouth out to girlfriend A “are you ok?” If you see panic in her eyes, take immediate action.
7. In Case of a Date, Stalk the Guy Online Until Everything is Known
Just as important. If your girlfriend goes on a date then the two of you must thoroughly search the internet long and hard and find all important details of said date. All Facebook photos ever taken, status updates from the last 2 years (or more), LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, everything. Everything, everything, everything.
8. Talk About Everything. Always.
Getting the feeling that there is something not quite right between you? Discuss it now. “Hey, are we okay? is something bothering you?” 2 months after a broken relationship are you still suffering from a heartache? Talk about it. Feeling not so great simply because you're not feeling great? Say it. Friends are there for to talk to. And is it just whining? Then say that too. Unspoken things can create hassle and confusion. Why bother with that when it can be made so easy.
