The first time I heard about Galentine's Day, I assumed it was a made-up holiday. Well, Galentines Day is another prominent global event in the month of February that falls on the 13th. On this day, women celebrate their friendships by exchanging gifts, cards, or spending time together. Galentine’s Day is a day dedicated to honor the special women in one’s life.
Many individuals, including some women and girls, have a distorted notion of what female friendships are like. There is a misconception that women are hateful towards one another. This misconception supports the idea that there can never be female friendships which are free from drama, jealousy, or hate.
Of course, I am aware that some women have had terrible experiences with the friendships they had with other women. This however, doesn't imply that all friendships with women offer the same experience. Find your Tribe_finding your own circle of encouraging women with whom you share similar interests and aspirations with is all that's required to make you change your perspective on female friendships. Sometimes you may be looking too far ahead or waiting for someone to magically appear when in reality you already have women offering you a community of support and care . These women might be your sister, cousin, a neighbor or a classmate.
Abandon the cultural myth that all female friendships are toxic and competitive-Roxane gay
Female friendships should be nurtured and valued for many reasons. Among them includes the fact that female friendships offer support and empowerment. When women come together in a safe space where they are valued, they are more likely to feel empowered. Being among women can help you see the world from a different perspective, it can make you question a lot of things in life including your goals, relationships, and life in general. All of this can in turn help you make better decisions which align with your personal goals.
In addition, female friendships offer validation and understanding. Female friends will make you feel heard and understood when sharing your experiences and emotions. A fellow woman is more likely to understand and relate to your situation, experiences and challenges better and in a most unique way than any other human being on earth. It is less likely for a woman to be dismissed when sharing her experiences, or problems with fellow women. There are some problems and challenges which are unique only to women and can better be addressed with the help and guidance of fellow women. Having women for friends, provides a platform where your worries, emotions and experiences are heard, validated and valued.
On Galentines day, you can engage gifts , go on a girl's trip or spend time together !
For those who just learnt about this holiday, well it’s not too late to start cerebrating it, for those who don’t celebrate the holiday, may this day serve as a reminder to recognize and value female friendships.
Galentines day originates from the Television Show Parks and Recreation.
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