According to research from Psychology and Aging , older adults tend to be more selective in their friendships, but also reported that their smaller circles held more meaningful connections. Those who put time and energy into really cultivating a few deep bonds said they were happier and more satisfied, overall.
One of the best ways of doing that? Events like Galentine's Day that let the crew bask in each other's light, even if this year's celebration has to take place from afar. So what is Galentine's Day, exactly? Here's the full breakdown. She debuted the holiday in a episode to celebrate her own female friends on Feb. As Leslie put it:. They drink mimosas and, because this is Leslie we're talking about, eat breakfast food while the hostess goes totally over-the-top with her expressions of love.
Let me get real here for a second: I'd never watched Parks and Recreation until I marathoned it for the first time last March. So it wasn't until recently that I understood why people go all in for the show. But once I did, I immediately saw my own friendships not to mention my former county government workplace onscreen.
And Galentine's Day is no exception. But even I can admit Leslie's execution goes a little too far for anyone's comfort, viewer included. If you decide to celebrate Galentine's Day yourself, feel free to dial it back a notch or Brunch is traditional, in the sense that a holiday started by a fictional character can have traditions, because Leslie loves breakfast food almost as much as she loves her besties.
But this year especially, some of us might have to get a little creative. Think a rom-com movie night via video chat with face masks and DIY mani-pedis, a friends-only socially distanced outing, or even making desserts together from afar. It's like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas. The word follows in the footsteps of Friendsgiving , which was added to Merriam-Webster. Words We're Watching talks about words we are increasingly seeing in use but that have not yet met our criteria for entry.
Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Log in Sign Up. What to Know Galentine's Day , formed by a blend of gal and Valentine's Day , is a day in which women celebrate their female friendships. More Words At Play. Merriam-Webster's Words of the Week - Oct.
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