As Valentine's Day approaches, people often forget about Galentine's Day, the "Parks and Recreation" holiday that is on its way to becoming a national holiday, which is celebrated on Feb. 13. Here are 10 reasons why Galentine's Day is the best day ever and why Galentine's day shouldn't be overlooked or left uncelebrated.
1. Hos before bros
2. Your girlfriends are more reliable
Unlike Shauna’s boyfriend who bailed on their trip to Rome because he decided to stay with his wife.
3. Galentine's Day is a women-only marathon bonding session
Galentine's Day is a marathon bonding session that provides a deeper connection to your girlfriends, whereas Valentine's Day is solely a commercial holiday that overcharges you to create a “deep connection” with your valentine that is falsely created through the giving of flowers, chocolate, teddy bears, etc.
4. Frittatas
Sure, your valentine might take you out to a nice dinner, but can anything compare to a round, deep, savory custard, made especially for you and your girlfriends? Do pigs fly? That’s right, I don’t think so.
5. Your girlfriends always exceed expectations
While we’re sitting waiting for a
text back from our special friend, our best friends are double-texting us
paragraphs every other minute. Or maybe spending hours creating a mosaic of your face.
6. No need to get all dressed up
Let’s face it, your best friends have seen you at your absolute worst, so show up in whatever you want. Heck, you don’t even have to bother shaving or buying that $70 bra and panty set from Victoria Secret!
7. Did I mention goodie bags?
If you’re lucky you’ll get some flowers or chocolates followed by a romantic evening on Valentine's Day, but does your valentine ever send you home with a 5,000-word essay on why you’re so awesome?
8. Cheaper
No new outfit or undergarments necessary just a little bit of cash to kick it breakfast style with a few of your ladyfriends.
9. Galentine's Day is a holiday meant for all the single ladies out there
Being a single lady myself, I know how much Valentine's Day sucks for all my single ladies out there. While our friends are being appreciated by the kindest gestures, we’re at home eating sale chocolates wishing we could get a little love too.
10. And lastly, because Galentine's Day is the best day of the year
Reasons one through nine aren’t even necessary because Galentine's Day needs no explanation. It is the best day of the year as well as the best national holiday that never was.
So in closing, I’d like to make a toast: to girlfriends! Also, shout-out to my girlfriends for always supporting all of my endeavors.
