Galentine's Day: This Valentine's Season, Celebrate the Love That's Already Around You
February rolls around and everyone's focused on romantic love, right? Dinner reservations, bouquets, the whole thing. And that's beautiful! But what about all the other love in your life?
I'm talking about your best friend who texts you memes at 2 a.m. Your sister who somehow always knows when you need to vent. Those friends who've turned into family over the years. The people who show up, who get it, who make you laugh until your stomach hurts.
That's what Galentine's Day is all about. And honestly? It deserves just as much celebrating.
What is Galentine's Day?
Galentine's Day became widely known from the TV show Parks and Recreation, where Leslie Knope gathered her girlfriends every February 13th for waffles and appreciation. What began as a TV moment has turned into a real celebration of female friendship, a day to recognize the women who've shaped us, supported us, and stuck around through everything.
It's a reminder that platonic love is just as powerful, just as life changing, and just as worth celebrating.
We've Seen This Kind of Love Up Close
At The Skin Deep, we get to witness incredible connections all the time, and some of the most beautiful ones are not romantic at all. They're sisters who've been through everything together. Best friends who've become family. The kind of bonds that prove love shows up in all kinds of ways. Watch these two conversations below that really capture what this kind of love looks like.
Jennifer & Salima
Best friends for 25 years who are basically sisters at this point. They both grew up in tough family situations and found each other, building a friendship rooted in showing up no matter what. Their conversation is all about mutual inspiration, admiration, and the kind of unwavering support that gets stronger with every year that passes.
Bayyina & Whitney
Two women who met at a retreat and instantly clicked. They're opposites in some ways and perfectly matched in others, with a connection that felt undeniable from the start. Their friendship is honest, natural, and full of love. They talk about what it means to truly see someone and be there for them.
Make This Galentine's Day Unforgettable
Here's an idea. Instead of the usual hangout, make this Galentine's Day one you'll actually remember. Here are some ways to celebrate the friends who've become family:
- Host a Galentine's brunch or dinner: Keep it simple or go all out with themed decorations. The point is just being together.
- Plan a future trip together: Even if you can't go right now, dreaming about where you'll go next is half the fun.
- Play {THE AND} Good Vibes Edition: Grab your friends and spend the night asking questions that'll have you laughing. It includes 199 prompts designed to bring out the funny stories and the wild memories. Whether it's your childhood best friends or the ones you've found along the way, these questions turn a regular night into something special.
Here are a couple questions from {THE AND} Good Vibes Edition to try with your friends:
- What is the most courageous and ridiculous thing you’ve seen me do?
- What’s your funniest memory from your worst experience?
Look, Valentine's Day is great. But this year, let's also celebrate the love that's been there all along. The friends who became family. The sisters, chosen or biological, who know everything and still stick around. Because that kind of love deserves to be celebrated too.
Luana Costa
The Skin Deep Head of Social Media & Community
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