Brooke Davis from "One Tree Hill" has said time and time again, “hoes over bros.”

Leslie Knope and Ann Perkins, best friends from Parks & Recreation, have literally said it every which way:

Pick your way of saying it, it all means the same thing. As cliché as the phrase is, it’s pretty important. When it comes to friends, being loyal, and all of that, the girls in today’s generation don’t always follow what we call “Girl Code”. More common than not, girls will choose the guy over a friend, whether that friend is a best friend, a sister in your sorority, or just an acquaintance you’ve gotten to know. It doesn’t seem to matter who the guy is either. Whether that guy is a guy that your gal pal has been with for three years, three months, or just three weeks, it doesn’t seem to stop it from happening. I’m not sure when the mix-up happened or when girls decided to go against what is rightfully true, but it happened and it has got to stop.

I don’t have enough hands and toes to count how many situations I’ve heard about or have been directly affected by where Girl Code has been violated. Just last night I heard of this happening. It was your typical tale of a friend kissing another’s boyfriend. It just so happened that it was one of my best friends that got caught in the crossfire and it was her boyfriend of three years that was kissed (or did the kissing). I was angry and upset for her, to say the least. Though it didn’t happen to me directly, I saw how it hurt my best friend and I have personally been in a similar situation. The way it leaves a girl feeling isn’t something I’d wish upon any individual.

So when does it end? How long until girls realize that we should stand together? How many times does it take and how many people have to get hurt in order to realize that their actions are causing pain on others? I’m not singling this just to females, but because I, myself, am a female, I have a bit more knowledge on this side of the situation. Guys violate “Guy Code,” too; however, in my opinion, it happens more commonly with girls. I’m also not singling females out to be the only ones to blame in this situation; I believe both parties play a role and both should take responsibility.

Not just to talk negatively on the subject, but there are so many positive things that come with following Girl Code. There are great memories with the girls you love and have learned to call family. You will be a role model and someone that is looked up to. It will affect not only how others view you, but more importantly, how you view yourself. You will be proud of the girl you see in the mirror. Being loyal in your friendships has a ripple effect, trickling into all aspects of your life. It flows into how you act in your own romantic relationships, how you treat your family, and how you are in your work environment. Believe it or not, it’s true and there have been multiple studies that prove that there is a correlation.

If you’re the girl out there who’s been on either side of the situation, whether you’ve been the cheater or the one who’s been cheated on, remind yourself: Hoes over bros. Remember that it’s not too late to change your ways and stick with your gal pals because after all, we’re trying to find our bridesmaids here, not our husband.