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August 1st marks a special day for women around the world - National Girlfriend Day. Originating in the early 2000s in the United States, this day was initially a fun way to honour female friendships and sisterhood, focusing on emotional support and solidarity [1][2].
Over time, the meaning of National Girlfriend Day has evolved to include celebrations of romantic relationships with girlfriends, making the holiday more inclusive [1][2]. Some trace the origin of the day to author Kathy Jones, while others credit authors Kathleen Laing and Elizabeth Butterfield, or even a woman known as Mistress Susan or Allie Savarino Kline and Sally Rodgers [2][3].
This year, romantic messages, sweet dedications, and viral memes flooded social media, as people celebrated their girlfriends. Some girlfriends patiently waited for their gifts, fearing that they might be overlooked by their partners. However, some found that their partners completely forgot the date [4].
The internet was filled with love, laughter, and creativity on National Girlfriend Day. The 'Flower Boss' congratulated all the girlfriends with flower arrangements, while some girlfriends who were congratulated showed off their gifts on social media, including bouquets of roses and thank-you messages [5].
Popular memes on National Girlfriend Day featured girlfriends who were waiting for congratulations but never received them from their partners. The topic "Pension Women Well-being 2025: Which letters are registered today, August 1st?" remains unknown [6].
Single users also shared funny reactions on social media for National Girlfriend Day. Although they could only be spectators of the affectionate displays and romantic gestures between couples, they found joy in the celebrations of women's connections and love [7].
The day serves as a reminder to appreciate the important women in one’s life—whether friends, family, or romantic partners. Although not an official government-recognized holiday, National Girlfriend Day has gained popularity and is celebrated primarily in the US and increasingly in other countries each year [2][3].
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[1] https://www.history.com/news/national-girlfriends-day-history [2] https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2019/08/01/746034060/national-girlfriends-day-is-aug-1-and-its-history-is-a-bit-of-a-mystery [3] https://www.today.com/popculture/whos-behind-national-girlfriends-day-t127644 [4] https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/relationships/the-internet-is-filled-with-love-laughter-and-creativity-on-national-girlfriends-day/ar-BB1cQXZx [5] https://www.today.com/style/flower-boss-congratulates-all-girlfriends-national-girlfriends-day-t174468 [6] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/01/national-girlfriends-day-celebrates-women-and-their-relationships [7] https://www.bustle.com/p/national-girlfriends-day-2021-celebrating-the-holiday-as-a-single-woman-18298577 [8] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/american-eagle-responds-to-controversial-campaign-featuring-sydney-sweeney-1235066677/
On social media, National Girlfriend Day was marked with an outpouring of love and appreciation, showcasing creative posts and memes, as well as messages dedicated to girlfriends. Despite some partners forgetting the special day, it served as a reminder for everyone to cherish the women in their lives, be it friends, family, or romantic partners.
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