1. For those of you who aren't aware of this truly awesome day, Galentine’s Day was coined by superwoman Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation.
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2. It’s traditionally celebrated the day before V-Day, and it's much more fun.
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3. It’s the perfect chance to get your best gals together: your friends, your mum, your coworkers, that lady who works in your favourite coffee shop with the amazing hair — get all those women together and CELEBRATE.
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4. Cherish your fond memories, make plans for the future, and talk about how much you ADORE each other (preferably in song).
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5. Why? Because romantic relationships are fleeting and messy, and Valentine’s Day makes a lot of people feel miserable.
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6. But friendships are EVERYTHING:
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7. You and your lady friends don’t play games with each other; there’s none of that "WHEN CAN I TEXT?" nonsense.
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8. Friends don’t lie to each other or sugarcoat anything.
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9. Yet you support all of each other’s crazy endeavours.
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10. Your BFF is there for you, regardless of what time it is or where they are.
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11. You can ask them for anything, whether you need a tampon, a hug, or a pre-date pep talk.
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12. You can ask them whatever is on your mind — no need to feel embarrassed.
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13. They'll never take the last pizza/waffle/glass of wine away from you.
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14. Your best pal can anticipate your every need because you basically share the same brain.
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15. And a wildly inappropriate sense of humour.
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16. You can be a hot mess in front of each other, and zero judgment will be passed.
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17. Friends know exactly what kind of gifts to get each other — you don’t have to put on a "ah thanks for these roses, I won't tell you I don't own a vase" smile.
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18. Which is important, because Galentine’s Day is all about excellent gifts.
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19. You unlock your true dance potential when you're dancing with your BFF.
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And we strongly recommend you do a LOT of dancing on Galentine’s Day.
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20. Also, make sure you make a playlist of powerful female anthems.
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21. And pose for plenty of pictures.
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22. And Galentine’s is even more perfect if you combine it with another Parks and Rec philosophy:
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23. So no matter what you do, make sure you treat your friends to the most amazing day EVER.
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And repeat this mantra over and over again:
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PREACH.
