 You don't need an excuse to celebrate with friends. It’s hard to believe a TV show invented a national event. Good on the writer who wrote the script and believed the day before Valentine’s Day should be a day to honour friendships and acknowledge those who are dear to our hearts. We may know friendships are important. As humans we are naturally fuelled by human connection, but did you know healthy relationships have an overall effect on our happiness? If you’re wondering why this day is geared toward women, hang tight. Even though it’s been coined Galentine’s Day, males can join too, as Melentine’s Day. Call it what you want, the value here is to embrace friends and we should because it’s important to celebrate love and friendship. It's good for your health, from belonging and purpose to lowering stress and improving your self-worth. It can also contribute to longevity, according to Mayoclinic.org https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860 And that’s not all. Quality versus quantity of friends counts. You don’t need a dozen friends to get all the benefits, having a few close people you bond with is much more important. According to scienceandpeople.com www.scienceofpeople.com/friends-important/ One of the longest-running human studies on happiness has shown that relationships are the number one key indicator of joy and happiness. Facts aside, spending time with the people we love and care about, contributes to our overall health and it's something to cheer about. Whether you like being alone or not, everyone needs affection, appreciation, and a little fun in their lives. If you're wondering what to do with your friend, a simple meet-up for coffee is a great way to celebrate. If you're looking for other ideas to spread the love of friendship, here are some ways to spend time with friends.  TAKE A COOKING CLASS WINE AND PAINT NIGHT LUNCH DATE MANI OR PEDI OR BOTH! SPORTS GAMES ATTEND A CONCERT HOST A DINNER  ATTEND A CRAFT NIGHT YOGA CLASS, OR TRY A NEW CLASS, LIKE TOGA WITH GOATS  BOOK EXCHANGE TAKE A HIKE LEARN SOMETHING NEW TOGETHER. Whatever you plan is perfect between friends because nobody knows you better than the people you care about and what better way to spend a few hours than with someone you love? 
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