Indeed, there is no doubt that we are in the era of “celebrating” women. Between Barbie, the “girl dinner”of the bow tension and of “girl math”, girlhood is going through an important moment. If you spend enough time scrolling through TikTok, you’ve probably seen a lot of videos about being a girl’s girl. Although such terms tend to come and go, the idea of ​​girl’s girls, meaning girls who support and value their relationships with other women, has stood the test of time.

When you think of important #GRLPWR moments or iconic female friendships, many examples may come to mind. Personally, my favourites, will always be groups like the buddies who star in The Bold Type or iconic groups like the Spice Girls. These women loved each other unconditionally, supported each other through difficult times, and cheered each other on through every success. They are the true definition of girl’s girls and growing up with such examples has definitely shaped the way I manage my friendships.

I am a proud girl’s girl and always will be. I love seeing women win, even when I don’t know them or have been a direct part of their journey. The women I want to have in my life, I want to constantly inspire me to be my best self, to be by my side in difficult times, to stimulate me when I need it and to always be my biggest “cheerleaders”. The experience of being loved and seen with appreciation and admiration by other women is moving. If a girlfriend can’t make me feel appreciated and understood, then I just don’t need that energy in my life.

  • Girl’s girl celebrates women

As its name suggests, “girl’s girl” is, therefore, for women. If you’re a girl’s girl, you love being around other women, supporting them, learning from them and feeling genuine joy when the women around you succeed. Consider the friendship between Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez: These two are an adorable example of long-term, consistent friends who are not only there for each other through difficult times in life, but do it with enthusiasm and love every time.

There’s so much we can learn from each other as we watch each move through life, and that’s a gift a girl’s girl appreciates. Plus, celebrating the triumphs of the girls around us – like landing their dream job, breaking up with their abusive partner, or even making the big decision to move to a new city – gives us the opportunity to buy a cute congratulatory gift and wrap it with a huge bow, and who doesn’t love that?!

  • Jealousy does not fit in the life of a girl’s girl

A true girl’s girl feels pride and excitement when other women win, rather than letting jealousy or comparison get the better of her. A few decades ago, this would have been a rarity! We know that when one woman wins, we all win. Negative emotions such as jealousy or competition for another woman’s success have no place in the world of female solidarity.

  • If you’re a girl’s girl, then you’re a feminist

It’s almost impossible to consider yourself a girl’s girl without having a feminist mindset. Women have fought to gain equality and respect for generations. It is important to work together and realize that we have a common goal, despite our differences. Believing that women deserve opportunities and appreciation is a simple but powerful mindset. The more we start seeing other women as our sisters and not as our competition, the better off this world will be.

  • Being a girl’s girl doesn’t mean you look down on men

It’s important to note that even though a girl’s girl prioritizes relationships with women, it doesn’t mean she has to hate men or people who don’t identify as women. This does not automatically imply that men are “lesser”, despite the common misconception. Besides, women already know what it’s like to be underestimated, so we don’t want others to experience it.

Whether you have a handful of close friends or a huge group of girls from school, anyone can be a girl’s girl if she truly loves and celebrates the relationship she has with the women in her life. While society tries to pit women against each other, in many cases, especially in pop culture, I think we’ve collectively decided that phase is over. We have realized that there is enough room for all of us to be happy and successful. Finally!