I know we all have girlfriends who can become a sister from another mother today is August 1 National Girlfriends Day #NationalGirlfriendsDay. Its time to let those ladies know how much we appreciate there friendship which we should do each and every day but we all know life gets busy and we forget to tell people how much we care. Today not only would I like to thank my friends in irl or in real life but my online friends as well and I hope you will do the same.
Pull up a seat ladies, it’s time for some real talk. Today is National Girlfriend Day, an annual event that rolls around every August 1st. Unlike National Boyfriend Day, National Girlfriend Day isn’t for boyfriends to appreciate their girlfriends because let’s be honest, that should happen every day,, it’s about women supporting women! Which should also be done each and every day.
Romantic partners will come and go and we all know jobs are won and lost. But no matter what happens, your girls will be there in a crunch. National Girlfriend Day is a time to honor your “ride or die” crew of homegirls! Why do we love our girlfriends so much? Because our girlfriends are like our sisters but without any of the growing-up baggage. When times are tough, your girls will let you vent and when you’re done; your girlfriends will offer up the support you need to get through.
Spa days, weekend retreats, pajama parties complete with Wine and Tacos are even better when your girlfriends join in the fun. This year on National Girlfriend Day spend some time gossiping about lovers past, present and future. Discuss your hopes and dreams in a really safe space, which is the circle of sisterhood on National Girlfriends Day.
Did you know it’s not known for certain who created National Girlfriend Day on August 1st but the strongest claim seems to stem from Mistress Susan who runs a luxury website. Mistress Susan says that she created and celebrated National Girlfriend Day in 2004 as a chance for gal pals to express there support and love for each other.
The history of female friendships and gal pals is of course much longer than National Girlfriend Day itself. Girls have been friends for so long that there is no way we can trace back to the first-ever female friends, so instead, we’ll mention some of the more notable gal pals from recent times. Then you can come share your list with us.
The Edinburgh Seven were a group of female friends who fought to become the first women to go to medical school in the UK in the 1860s. Despite studying medicine at Edinburgh University The Edinburgh Seven were barred from graduating and becoming doctors. Their determination put women’s rights on the national agenda and led to laws in 1876 that allowed women to study medicine at a university. The Edinburgh Seven had paved the way for the female doctors of the future.
Around the same time as this, Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were forming a friendship that would become revolutionary. Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were the founders of the women’s rights movement in the United States and were the trailblazers that pushed for white women’s suffrage. , Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton initially met in 1851 and it was in 1869 that they formed the National Woman Suffrage Association.
On a more sporty note, we raise a special mention for The Rockford Peaches, the founding members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s. The Rockford Peaches achievements were a huge stride forward for female athletes in the U.S. I can’t 2wait to ask Charlie if he has heard of them. Had you?
One of our favorite stories of female friendship involves Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, with Ella Fitzgerald attributing her big break to Monroe? The singer Ella Fitzgerald tried to book a gig at the Mocambo in Hollywood in 1955 but the Manager turned her away because she didn’t have enough “sex appeal.” Monroe called the manager and said that she would sit in the front row every night if Ella Fitzgerald got the job, which would pull in the press and the crowds that the manager craved. Ella Fitzgerald would say later. “After that I never had to play a small jazz club again.”
More recently Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert showed that even the fiercest of rivals can be best friends. Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert did battle in an incredible 61 tennis tournament finals during the 1970s and 1980s but were still the best of friends off the court and would often travel to tournaments together and hang out between matches.
Gal pals are always there for each other and have a history of fighting against the tide to achieve great things together. Make sure you take some time out on National Girlfriend Day to let your girlfriends know how much you appreciate them. The remind your girlfriends to do the same with there friends you may not know.
National Girlfriend Day Traditions
National Girlfriend Day is all about hanging out with your girlfriends and the main tradition is to spend some quality time with your girlfriends without the guys hanging around. Did you know People tend to spend National Girlfriend Day having fun with their girlfriends in and doing activities that they have previously bonded on together.
Whether it is watching a movie, spending the night partying, going shopping, or eating out at a nice restaurant, the traditions of National Girlfriend Day are really the traditions that built that friendship in the first place. Go back in time and relive the first time you meet and relive that activity if you can.
How to Celebrate National Girlfriend Day 2023
- Painting and drinking? Sign me up! Going to a paint nite is a sweet idea for a night out with your girls. You even get a souvenir to remember National Girlfriends Day by. For those who are not so artistically-inclined, the staff gives easy-to-understand instructions for the painting of the night. If your painting still comes out bad…. blame the alcohol.
- Nothing says “I love you” more than a selfie with the favorite females in your life.
- Invite the girls over for a spa night and have everyone do there own pedicures, facials, and the works. Your girlfriends will thank you for the pamper-filled day.
Female Buddy Movies You Need To Watch
- Thelma and Louise a 1991 classic which was a smash hit at the box office and won huge critical acclaim
- Ghost World premiered in 2001 is a flick that stars Scarlett Johansson and Thora Birch as a couple of teenage outsiders who battle through a rift in their friendship. A movie I hadn’t heard of but plan on watching. Have you seen it?
- Ocean’s Eight premiered in 2018 is a movie that follows an all-female crew as they attempt a heist at the Met Gala.
- Girl’s Trip starring Regina Hall, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett-Smith, in this 2017 movie it follows a group of girl’s on a trip to New Orleans. Another movie I need to watch. How about you?
- Bridesmaids premiered in 2011 is a modern classic and a great one to watch with your gal pals. One movie I love. How about you?
Why We Love National Girlfriend Day
- We might be living the high life or getting pounded by life’s lemons but no matter what, our girlfriends are always there to offer perspective, celebrate our strengths, and provide unconditional love.
- Whether you just want to indulge in a sweet treat or you’re going through a tough breakup, there’s no better person to eat Ice Cream straight out of the carton with than our girlfriends.
- Few people can top a night out with your girlfriends. Because our girlfriends know us better than anyone else, and our girlfriends know exactly what we need to have a good time. Whether that be dancing, eating a nice dinner, or just cuddling on the couch with our favorite beverages and snacks we, can always count on our girlfriends to paint the town red!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
