The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating friendships, particularly highlighting 'Galentine's Day' as an opportunity to honor connections beyond romantic relationships. It argues for regular acknowledgment of all important relationships in our lives. Additionally, it discusses the rising trend of adults in the U.S. spending more time at home, which has been accentuated since the pandemic, leading to a renewed appreciation for solitude and self-care. This calls for the establishment of a new celebration, 'International Happy Homebodies Day', recognizing the joy found in home-body culture.
Let's celebrate friendship, and not just women's friendships. We should routinely recognize, cherish, and honor all of the important people in our lives.
Most of us cherish our solitude; it doesn't make us feel sad. Often, our alone time is spent at home, which we consider our sanctuary.
Adults in the U.S. are spending more and more time at home, as reported in 'Homebound: The Long-Term Rise in Time Spent at Home Among U.S. Adults'.
The time adults spent at home spiked in 2020 due to lockdowns, but has remained significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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