(WO)MAN LAW

We've all heard of the "Bro Code" or  "Man Law", but what about us gals?  What rules and laws do we have to follow?  What is the proper procedure we should follow when it comes to nights out and men?

This question arose on a night out with my girlfriends when we ventured out to Ust and Adams Morgan, DC; Two live areas for the 20 something socialites of the city.  Now it is understood then when girls go out, we are in competition with all the other single, and some not-so-single women that are out prowling the city.  But, in a group of girls, are we in competition with each other?  Many of us would say that we aren't, but lets look at the facts.

If there are three girls and two guys, one girl is going home empty handed.  But how is it decided who that one girl is?  One of my good girlfriends has adapted the policy that once you say you think a guy is cute, he is off limits.  But what happens when you make that claim but don't act upon it, is he back on the table?

Now there is no issue of course if none of the girls are interested in a guy, but what happens when Guy A talks to Girl A, and that leaves Guy B talking with Girls B and C.  FACEOFF!!  To your corners ladies!!  Sadly, in this event one girl will lose.  Should Girl C be mad that Girl B got the guy?  Many of us ladies would be "in our feelings" and feel as though Girl B has almost stolen the guy from us.  I think however, it is up to the guy anyway who he wants to pursue.  When presented with two options, we select the one that is best for us at that time.

So how do we handle this situation?  Do we not approach or entertain at all if everyone can't get one?  Or do we accept that there may be a chance that one of us doesn't get a prize?  Do we follow the rule that once we claim a guy within our girl circle, he is off limits even if he is not interested?  What do we do ladies?

From my standpoint, again it is ultimately up to the guy.  If more than one of your friends is interested, ladies stand up straight, smile with your eyes and let the games begin!!!  Because at the end of the day, you want your friends to be happy, even if its with the tall, dark and handsome guy you didn't know.