Owning the title of a girl’s girl requires kindness, compassion, support, and most of all, respect
She carries a spare tampon in her purse, she’s eager to swap fashion and beauty tips, she’ll hold your hair back when you’ve had too much to drink, she texts you the link to the dress you complimented, knows girl code like the back of her hand, helps fix a wardrobe malfunction on the spot, tells you there’s lipstick on your teeth before anyone else notices, and defends you in your absence. The list goes on, but you’ll know who she is—she’s a girl’s girl.
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Without question, 2023 was declared as the year of the girl. Short-lived “-girl” aesthetics took center stage with trends like bows, Barbie pink, ribbons, lace, and ultra-feminine silhouettes turning into cultural phenomena. Women dominated every corner of pop culture: headlining record-breaking tours, leading blockbuster films, driving beauty sales to unprecedented heights, and shaping fashion and media with their unapologetic embrace of girlhood and glamor. This sentiment has continued to thrive this year.
Now, the girl’s girl is the woman who roots for other women without hesitation. She understands that women are stronger together, and she embodies that strength in her words, actions, and presence. She might not be your friend, but simply because you’re both women, she’ll offer her support and stand by you. In today’s world, fostering this kind of unity and support among women is essential, especially in situations where personal matters and public perceptions intertwine. With that, here’s the MEGAStyle rulebook to being a girl’s girl:
Never Shame Female Sexuality
Women face enough criticism from societal norms and expectations. A girl’s girl strives to ensure that her words and actions don’t contribute to this burden. It’s particularly important to avoid shaming women for their choices, including their decisions regarding relationships, appearance, or sexual activity. Owning one’s sexuality is a personal choice, and there’s no place for judgment in a supportive sisterhood.
Never Make Assumptions
One of the cornerstones of being a girl’s girl is resisting the urge to jump to conclusions about someone else’s choices or actions. Everyone’s experiences are shaped by contexts and motivations that outsiders cannot see. Instead of speculating, practice empathy. When the situations call for more honesty, better ask or confront.
Never Spread Fake Gossip
In situations involving interpersonal misunderstandings or controversies, gossip can quickly spiral out of control, magnifying harm. Being a girl’s girl means choosing not to fuel the flames of drama. Stand for truth and fairness—you demonstrate respect for others that way. And if the drama, tea, or so-called issue lands on your lap, it’s in your hands to keep it to yourself or spreading it around; it’s all up to you.
Never Disrespect a Woman’s Agency
Being a girl’s girl does not mean blindly agreeing with everyone—especially when they’re wrong. It means respecting each woman’s autonomy to make her own decisions, even when you might not personally align with them. Whether someone is reserved, adventurous, ambitious, or outspoken, every woman has the freedom to choose how she’s going to live her own life.
Where women are often pitted against each other, embracing the title of being a girl’s girl is more crucial than ever. Girls need to thrive in a culture of support, understanding, and mutual respect, where we uplift one another rather than tear each other down.
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