In all of the excitement that goes into planning and getting dressed up for a night out with your girls, you can’t forget to take those precautionary measures that can help prevent the night from taking a turn for the worse.
Here are 5 tried and true tips that will keep you and your girlfriends safe during your night out on the town:
1. Dress to Impress (but also to avoid disaster!)
As tempting as it is to wear those 6-inch heels that match your outfit perfectly and make your legs look ten miles long, opt for 4-inch heels or flats! Whatever Girls’ Night entails, your ability to walk will become significantly hindered after a couple of drinks or a couple of hours dancing. You don’t want to risk tripping (casts are not cute) or being unable to escape the clutches of some creepy guy.
2. Make Sure Everyone Is On the Same Page
Plan the night’s itinerary with your friends beforehand. To avoid tension within the group or forcing someone to do an activity they don’t want to, discuss the night with all attendees a few days in advance. No one should be left alone because they had a false impression of what would be happening during Girls’ Night Out. If anyone will be drinking during the night, it’s a smart idea to set a limit on the amount of alcohol you all will consume. If everyone sticks to the preplanned guidelines, the night should turn out to be everything you hoped it would!
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3. Be Prepared
If your Girls’ Night involves picking up a date, don’t even think about starting the night without an ample supply of contraceptives! It is never a good idea to depend on your partner for this kind of thing. You don’t want the next Girls’ Night Out to be a baby shower!
4. Watch Each Other’s Backs
Any good friend would have their besties’ backs at all times, but it is especially important to watch out for each other when you go out. Don’t think that you have to be so focused on your look out that you can’t have a good time and don’t think that everyone you meet is a potential threat to your friends. Do, however, make yourself aware of whom your girls are talking to. If you sense a bad situation, intervene in a way that will keep the creep away, but not hurt your girlfriend’s feelings.
5. Use the Buddy System!
This should go without saying; however, the Buddy System is the most crucial preventative step to a dangerous situation. Girls generally do everything together— including going to “powder their noses”— Girls’ Night Out should be no exception. Don’t leave your pal alone, even if she is being a bitch or the guy you’re talking to is super sexy. The dampest damper on an awesome night is knowing that your friend felt afraid or was harmed because you left her alone. The degree to which the Buddy System is utilized should be something discussed before you and your girls hit the town.
Girls’ Night Out is a time to be carefree and enjoy the company of your best buds! Adhering to these 5 simple precautions will ensure that it is just that! Remember, it’s better to be safe than sorry!
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