So Valentine's Day is here, and everyone is probably planning on a date with their significant other if they have one. Being single myself, I think it is just as important to celebrate friends, and what is more fun than friend dates?

Friend dates are exactly that, a date with a friend or friends. Friend dates are the best; I've never had a bad friend date. For one, they're never awkward because, well, you are already friends (it tends to make things so much easier).

Also, there's no need to impress each other (no need for full-on makeup and uncomfortable shoes unless you want to of course), and you can just focus on having fun (I like a good laugh at my or my friends' expense).

Friend dates are also great because you can do pretty much anything, such as going out to eat or even working out together at the gym. My favorite friend dates are often impromptu walking dates I have where we get to catch up with each other.

Friend dates might not seem as exciting as other dates, but trust me, they are great. Sometimes it's easy to forget that friends are just as special as lovers.

So this Valentine's Day, I'd like to remind everyone to not forget your friends. Every one needs to have friend dates. If you've never had a friend date, grab a friend and go have one right now.

You won't regret it.