The New Rules of Girl Code

The original rules of "Girl Code" were written in 2010, and honestly? They are severely outdated. Navigating adult friendship in 2026 requires a completely new rulebook, so this week on Say It Louder, Maya and Chloe are officially drafting the new constitution.From the paralyzing anxiety of the "Trap Text" to the absolute nightmare of matching with your best friend's situationship on Hinge, we are laying down the law on what is—and isn't—acceptable behavior in the group chat. Plus, we break down the most sacred, unspoken international treaty of all time: The public restroom.Grab your iced coffee and tune in as we debate the unspoken rules of female friendship, establish the mathematical statute of limitations on exes, and celebrate the absolute magic of the 2 AM bathroom hype squad.In this episode, we cover:The Ghosting Clause: Why taking 48 hours to reply to a "What are you doing this weekend?" text is a valid mental health delay, and the protocol for the Accidental Story View.The "Ex" Statute: The mathematical equation for dating a friend's ex, surviving the "Vibe Check," and the awkwardness of the mutual friend's wedding run-in.The Bathroom Oath: The sacred duty of telling a stranger her skirt is tucked in, doing pilates to hold a broken stall door shut, and passing toilet paper like a CIA dead drop.Do you agree with the new Girl Code? Scroll down to vote in this week's Spotify Poll! If you loved this episode, make sure to hit the Follow button and leave us a 5-star rating.Follow us on Instagram @SayItLouder_Audio