What Galentine's means to me.

In a world that often places romantic love at the centre of every celebration, Galentine’s Day offers something quietly powerful: a reminder that friendship, especially female friendship - is worthy of honour, joy, and gratitude. It is a space where connection is not defined by romance, but by loyalty, laughter, honesty, and unwavering support. For The She Said Club, Galentine’s is more than a date on the calendar. It is a celebration of the women who walk beside us through every season of life.

Female friendships are often built on a foundation of emotional safety. They are the places where we can arrive exactly as we are, tired, excited, uncertain, hopeful without needing to explain ourselves. There is no performance required, no expectation to be “perfect.” We are allowed to be messy, ambitious, confused, confident, and everything in between. In these spaces, judgement is replaced with understanding, and comparison is replaced with compassion.

One of the most powerful elements of female friendship is support without conditions. It shows up in quiet ways: checking in after a difficult day, celebrating small wins, remembering important moments, or simply sitting in silence when words are unnecessary. It also shows up loudly, cheering from the sidelines, advocating for each other, reminding one another of our worth when self-doubt creeps in. These friendships teach us that we do not have to navigate life alone.

In a society that often encourages competition among women, genuine friendship is an act of resistance. Choosing collaboration over comparison, encouragement over envy, and kindness over criticism reshapes the narrative. When women support women, something extraordinary happens: confidence grows, creativity flourishes, and resilience strengthens. We become braver in our choices because we know we are backed by a community that believes in us.

Female friendships also provide a unique space for growth. They are mirrors that reflect both our strengths and our blind spots. A true friend will celebrate your successes without resentment and challenge you without cruelty. They help you see yourself more clearly, not through judgement, but through care. These relationships evolve with us, adapting through career changes, relationships, motherhood, heartbreak, reinvention, and rediscovery.

There is also deep healing in being fully seen. To be known not just for your achievements, but for your fears, insecurities, dreams, and doubts. Female friendships hold stories that span years: late-night conversations, shared tears, spontaneous adventures, and inside jokes and memes that never get old. They remind us of who we were, who we are, and who we are becoming.

Galentine’s Day invites us to shift the spotlight. It tells us that love is not limited to romantic partnerships. Love exists in shared coffees, voice notes, group chats, supportive hugs, and honest conversations. It lives in friendships that survive distance, time, change, and challenge. It thrives in relationships built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.

For many women, friendships become lifelines. They are sources of strength during loss, uncertainty, and transition. They remind us that vulnerability is not weakness, and that asking for support is an act of courage. In these relationships, we learn how to show up for others and for ourselves.

So this Galentine’s, we celebrate sisterhood in all its forms. The lifelong friends, the new connections, the chosen family. We honour the safe spaces, the shared growth, the laughter, and the loyalty. Because female friendships are not just important, they are transformative. And they deserve to be cherished, always.

Love you All,

Naomh xx