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Show your appreciation for your significant other this National Girlfriend Day - make them feel extra special with a romantic surprise!
Celebrate the special bond between two people in a relationship on National Girlfriend Day, August 1! This day has been around since the mid-1990s and is dedicated to honoring relationships of all kinds. Whether you’re in a serious relationship or just enjoy spending time with your close friends, this day is for celebrating the ladies that make life worth living.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of National Girlfriend Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of National Girlfriend Day was proposed by girlfriends network as a day to honor women and friendship.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Observance</div><div class='timeline-text'>August 1 started to be recognized as National Girlfriend Day on a broader scale in America, with increasing mentions in media and social networks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increase in Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Recognition of National Girlfriend Day increased rapidly as more companies started promoting the holiday with special deals and campaigns.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Reach</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday begins to spread outside the United States, with global brands and social media leading the expansion.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday takes on a new importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, where many people are separated from their girlfriends and use this day to show their love and appreciation virtually.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a day trip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend the day together, take a road trip to explore a new place. Whether it is a beach town or a mountain village, get away and make some memories.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a hike</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take in the beauty of nature together and enjoy some quality time in the great outdoors. Brainstorm ideas and talk about your dreams while you take in the sights.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create something together</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get your craft on and create something special just for her. Get creative and make something unique that she will cherish forever.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share experiences</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Do what she loves; go to the movies, take a cooking or art classes, or try out that new restaurant in town. Spend the day doing activities that you both love.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make gifts for each other</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make something special for her; bake a cake, write a poem, give her a hand drawn card or make her favorite dish. Let her know how much you care by taking the time to make something with your own hands.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Girlfriends provide support and understanding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having a special someone to lean on and rely on during tough times is something priceless. Your girlfriend can be your biggest cheerleader, offering you moral support when you need it most or just providing a listening ear to help you find solutions to life's problems.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Girlfriends make us feel loved and valued</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's often hard to put into words just how much spending time with the one you love can mean. From the sweet notes that she leaves for you to the random acts of kindness she does for you, knowing that someone genuinely cares about your happiness is an indescribable feeling.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Girlfriends bring joy & fun into our lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's always more enjoyable when you have someone in your corner who wants nothing but laughter and good vibes! With a girlfriend by your side, days can turn into something magical all because of her positive outlook. From silly inside jokes to wild nights out - life is definitely more exciting with a significant other!</p></div></div>
National Girlfriend Day is celebrated on August 1 every year. In 2024 National Girlfriend Day will occur on a Thursday.
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