5 reasons to celebrate Galentine’s Day

With February 14th just around the corner, it’s nearly Valentine’s Day. This day dedicated to romance comes around each year, whether we have someone special to celebrate it with or not. This year don’t obsess about who’s apping you back or stalk your ex on Instagram. Forget guys and all the drama they bring to our lives. Instead focus on friendship, which is forever! Celebrate Galentine’s Day on February 13th – it’s Valentine’s Day dedicated to gal pals. Start Secret Valentine

If you’re still not convinced, we’re bringing you the five reasons why you should celebrate Galentine’s Day with your best girlfriends:

1. No guy drama

Single ladies, this one’s for you! Instead of stressing out about your relationship status or watching the Notebook while clenching a box of tissues, why not plan a date with your girlfriends and enjoy these top feel-good Galentine’s Day chick flicks:

She's the man.
The Princess Diaries.
Bridesmaids.
Mean girls.

Galentine's day snack

2. Galentine’s day means wine!

Whenever you’re in your umpteenth relationship crisis or just really need a good gossip session with your GF’s, there’s always a bottle of wine involved. And why not? Girl chats are more fun sipping away at a glass of rosé! If you still need an excuse to spend an evening enjoying a few glasses with friends, Galentine’s Day is it! Women have always had a special relationship with wine. And let’s be honest - who needs roses when you can have rosés?

Galentine's day drinks

3. Gorge on snacks

It’s not a party without a good snack spread! Did you know that carbs and calories don’t count on Galentine’s Day? You get a free pass to nibble away to your heart’s content. Put together a ladies’ dinner party or bake the biggest cake you can think of, anything goes on G-Day.

Galentine''s day snacks

4. Your BFFs will always love you for who you are

No one will judge you for being too emotional (especially if you’re single on V-Day). Your GFs will understand what you’re going through, no matter what the situation. Whenever you’re sad, they’ll cry with you; and when you’re over-the-moon, they’ll be there to share your happiness. They know exactly what you need and what you’re going through. To your girlfriends, it doesn’t matter what you look like or whether you’re an emotional wreck – they will always love you for you.

Valentine's day with friends

5. It’s an excuse to give and receive gifts

Galentine's day has its roots in TV show Parks and Recreation. Lead character Leslie Knope invented the holiday as a Valentine’s Day for female friendship. Now it’s widely celebrated and a day when women buy each other gifts. Who doesn’t love getting presents? Set up a Secret Valentine! They know exactly what to get you; they know you better than anyone.
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Galentine's day gift