Sharing the love with more of the people who make your life brighter, especially your friends, can make Valentine’s Day mean so much more! You’ve probably heard of “Galentine’s Day” by now — the growing trend of celebrating Valentine’s Day with your friends on February 13th. Best idea ever! Because when you think about it, it’s really a nostalgic nod back to middle school when you shared those punch-out cards with your class (the best of which, of course, were saved for your BFFs.) Now, grown-ups everywhere are doing just that, the whole Valentine’s Day season — getting together and celebrating in the name of friendship!
As you get ready to plan your gal-pal party, wrap your gifts and send out your Valentine’s Day cards, read on for some great things you can say in those Valentines’ Day cards to evoke all the feels and warm fuzzies for your friends.
Affirm What Makes Them Special
There are a lot of reasons to celebrate friendship on Valentine’s Day. Friends are always there to carry you through the ups and downs life brings your way — and those emotional connections can often make all the difference in your life. Reflect on the times your friends have helped you in their own, completely unique ways, and reaffirm what those relationships mean to you!
- “We’ve got all the love we need.”
- “There are some problems chocolate can’t solve — that’s where friends like you come in.”
- “No one could ever take your place — and no one’s ever going to!”
- “Our friendship is sweeter than any candy.”
Share Your Sense of Humor
Friends are the best way to lighten up all the sugary-sweet stuff of Valentine’s Day. Chances are, you’ve seen each other through all kinds of situations, and a Valentine’s Day message that brings out your sense of humor is sure to keep the holiday feeling light and fresh!
- “Valentine’s Day is for suckers — especially the red cherry heart-shaped kind!”
- “Being friends with you is all that and a bag of chocolate!”
- "Next year, let’s just wait till the roses are on sale and take ourselves out to dinner.”
- “Our friendship deserves every candy heart in the bag.”
Keep It Simple
When it comes down to it, there’s nothing better for making sure your friends know what they mean to you than simply telling them so. It doesn’t have to be wordy, perfect, or over-the-top — it just has to come from your heart, with the honesty of what you feel. When in doubt, trust your instincts, and think of the things you most want your friends to know on Valentine’s Day!
- “Friends like you keep the love going all year round.”
- “One day isn’t enough to tell you how much I love our friendship, but it’s a good start!”
- “What we share means more to me than any flowers or chocolates.”
- “There’s a lot of things I love in the world — thought you should know you’re one of them!”
This Valentine’s Day, bring back old traditions or start some new ones, and take advantage of the opportunity to show some love to the friends you care about most!
