No matter what your relationship status may be, Galentine’s Day is arguably one of the most unifying holidays of the year. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, our minds become consumed by the commercialism of relationships with heart-shaped candies and oversized teddy bears. By celebrating Galentine’s, you can shower both you and your closest girlfriends with love, attention, or even brunch!
With Galentine’s Day, there’s no pressure to buy expensive gifts. After having just spent hundreds of dollars on gifts during the holidays and now anticipating to buy yet another present for a significant other, both you and your wallet will find relief.
Another relief? The no-stress zone. Where you may feel the need to plan your cutest outfit and actually shave your legs for Valentine’s, Galentine’s is the exact opposite. It calls for yoga pants and throwing your hair up into the messiest bun possible. Time with friends means not trying to look a certain part, so put off shaving for another day and relax with the girls!
If you are in a relationship, sometimes you don’t notice how much time you have donated to your significant other until you surround yourself with your girls. Galentine’s Day is the perfect time to catch up on gossip, binge a new show on Netflix, and sip on some wine. Taking a deep breath and focusing on your friends instead of your loved one for the day gives you time to be with those who have always been there for you.
Galentine’s Day allows you to show your appreciation to the girlfriends that have been there for you through everything – big or little. You may not know where your relationship with your significant other is going, but you can always be sure your friends will be there for you. In turn, you can return the favor to be available for them, especially on the most femme of holidays. So make sure that you take this Galentine’s Day – February 13 – to be with your girlfriends and celebrate both your femininity and friendship together!