The Dos and Don’ts of Girl Code

Four of the hilarious comics on MTV's Girl Code are here to set the record straight. According to Carly Aquilino, Nicole Byer, Tanisha Long, and Jessimae Peluso, here are the dos and don'ts of friendship that all women should follow.
as told to Caitlin Brody

You know those hilarious conversations you have with friends over brunch? Like, mimosa-through-your-nose hilarious? Well, the wisecracking women of MTV's Girl Code, which returns for a second season on October 29, get paid to have those talks--about sexcapades, frenemies, and commitment--every week. And they've got stellar Dos and Don'ts for ladyfriends. Check it.

DO force your single friend to go out. She'll thank you later.
TANISHA LONG: When I'm single, I love to stay in, watch WWE Divas, and eat ice cream on Saturday night. My friends call me asking, "Are you going to come out?" And I'm like, "I'm busy." But Melanie, who's also on the show, is good at making me go out. That's important. You can't sit at home, sad you're single. Not healthy! Oh, and if you're in a relationship? Be respectful of single friends. Don't be overly gushy. Don't go on about your sex-packed beach getaway. We get it. You're in love.

DON'T lose your "me" when you become a "we."
NICOLE BYER: I got divorced five years ago, and I had to remind myself that I'm an "I" first. You see: When you get married, you become a "we," and it's easy to lose that "I." But you should take the time to do things that make you happy and whole. Spend time with your girlfriends; go to the movies together. Because at the end of the day, a divorce--or any breakup for that matter--shouldn't make or break you.

DO indulge your friends' crazy obsessions.
JESSIMAE PELUSO: John Stamos is my number-one crush. My best friend, Natalie, knew about my obsession, so she bought me third-row tickets to see him on Broadway. After the show we waited for him in a huge line on the street, and I said something to him in Greek (two of my exes are Greek). That got his attention! He turned to me and said, "Are you Greek?" Now Uncle Jesse knows I exist, and that's awesome. Thanks, Natalie!

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DON'T buy into the whole "You can't live with friends" bullsh-t. Seriously untrue.
BYER: I've had tons of roommates, like, 14 people in my eight years in New York City! If I lived alone, I'm convinced I'd become a crazy dog-talking lady. Once I walked in on my roommate giving her boyfriend a--well, that's TMI. Believe it or not, we laughed about it! I've lived with friends and people off Craigslist, but either way they get me. You need to live with people who won't hate you for making them buy locks. Then communicate about your issues--no passive-aggressive notes.

DON'T tell every friend everything. Be cautious.
LONG: When it comes to bitching about work, I do that only with non-work friends. Why? Well, in college I'd go to dinner with a pal from the office and complain about our coworkers. Turns out, my "friend" was telling everyone what I said; she tried to get me fired! Lesson learned. And when it comes to my sex life, I have two groups of girlfriends: my PG-13 friends, for whom I'll tone down dirty sex stories, and my X-rated friends--I lay it on thick for them. Bottom line: Know your audience.

DO support your friends who take life-altering risks.
PELUSO: At 18 I moved from Syracuse, New York, to Boston for a boyfriend. When I told my family and friends, everyone was kind of bugged out. But they did grin and bear it. And I'm so happy I went. The guy and I broke up, but it opened my eyes to new opportunities, cultures, music, and food. I grew.

DON'T judge your friends. Ever. Period.
CARLY AQUILINO: At 14 I dyed my hair eggplant. A week later I dyed it orange! I got my first tattoo at 14 too. Since then I've gone blue, green, and red--and gotten four more tattoos. I've met people who weren't cool with it: When I was applying for jobs, some employers said frankly, "You look unprofessional." But I'm happy with how I look. And my friends--and parents too!--accept me. No judgments! That's amazing.

Want more from the girls of Girl Code? Here's a trailer for the show's new season, premiering October 29.

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