Being a Girl’s Girl: 7 Vital Traits to Look Out For

Being a girl’s girl in this day and age is truly riveting, especially in an age where society still tries to pit women against each other. A major in-your-face moment when women choose to be on each other’s team rather than compete with one another. Many women-empowering (and humorous — but in a good way) trends have circulated the web over the past few years and months. It shows how valuable girlhood and womanhood are, and we must continue to advocate for them.

With that in mind, let’s uncover the common signs of this kind of girl so we know what to work towards to channel their energy.

1 She’s supportive.

The number one trait of a girl’s girl! She’ll be your hype woman when you take on challenging tasks or even when you’re not feeling your best and just need that extra boost. She’s there to encourage you and lift your spirits when things don’t pan out, and she continues to view you with hope and positivity! And mostly, she has your back no matter what!

2 She’s helpful.

It doesn’t matter where she is or what she’s doing. When a fellow woman is in need, stranger or friend, they’re there to help. For example, they see that someone needs an extra pad or tampon, and you just so happen to have one. With that, you hand it to them so they’ll feel a lot better!

3 She celebrates other women.

A win of their friends is a win for them and vice versa! You will never catch a girl’s girl get jealous, envious, or comparing themselves to other girls. While she can always acknowledge any negative feelings within you when they arise (and it’s also part of life), she would always see and feel success in other women’s wins. Because mind you, things were a lot different decades ago in regards to opportunities to shine. Thus, a win for the women is a win for all!

4 She doesn’t engage in petty behavior.

This sign is easily what distinguishes a girl’s girl from everyone else. The former is emotionally mature and would rather look on the bright side of things. In other words, pettiness in the form of backstabbing other women or judging their choices and decisions is foreign to them. Instead, they try to understand where they’re coming from and end it at that.

5 She’s honest.

A girl’s girl would always look out for you. So if you’re falling off the rails or may enter dangerous territory, they’ll get real with you and even give you tough love. But they’re all in good intentions because while they support women’s rights, they also want to correct and stop any women’s wrongs from happening.

6 She respects girl code.

Not much to say about this sign, especially when it comes to the dating aspect of it. A girl’s girl wouldn’t entangle themselves within the dating past of a close girl friend of theirs. There’s just too much drama and makes things complicated, so it’s a pass for them.

7 She doesn’t need to put men down.

While being a girl’s girl means prioritizing and bonding with your female friends and companions, it doesn’t automatically mean we should hate on men. Whether or not there’s a valid reason to do so. We already know the feeling of being seen as less or lower than, so why must we pass that on? Moreover, she can build good friendships with (and even date) men as long as you uphold your female connections.

Takeaway

Being a girl’s girl can strengthen the friendships you have with your girlfriends or even help create new ones. It also can reduce the centuries-old friction and tension that society placed on women to compete and top one another. In turn, we all root for every woman out there to do their best and succeed because there’s a lot of space for us to fill up.

With that in mind, let’s continue to support fellow women, correct any wrongs made, and overall, support one another!

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