Glenda Casteloes, 40, reveals why a weekend with the ‘gals’ is the new way to enjoy Valentine’s Day
Standing in line at the petrol station, I can’t help smiling at the queue of men panic-buying flowers for Valentine’s Day. I know they mean well, but being single, I don’t envy their wives and girlfriends their hastily bought gifts.
You see, at 43, I’ve learned that while having a partner can be great, having friends is much more essential. That’s why, instead of buying into the forced romance of Valentine’s Day this year, my closest friends and I will be celebrating an alternative tradition called Galentine’s – which means no cheesy candlelit dinners or roses. Instead, we’ll be raising a margarita to each other in celebration of the importance of our best girl friends.
Growing up, I had a great group of friends. They were with me for every big event – by my side when I graduated, and my bridesmaids when I married in 2000. And when my marriage ended in 2007, those friends became a real pillar of support for me and my daughter Annabella, then four.
Esta historia es de la edición February 12, 2018 de WOMAN - UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición February 12, 2018 de WOMAN - UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
The benefits of waking up early
I can almost feel my daughters rolling their eyes at the thought of me writing about the joys of waking up early.
'Rylan makes me MILLIONS!
The presenter talks about his love life, professional success and his alter ego
GATSBY
He needed a home, but was Maria barking to even consider taking him in?
My mindset MAKEOVER
After losing 4st, the future is bright for Hazel James
Eat more WEIGH LESS
Feel fuller while losing weight with our exclusive plan from Slimming World
Autumn tricks YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stop cold, dark nights disturbing your sleep with these expert cheats
'HARRY WILL NOT BE BACK'
Reports of Prince Harry wanting to return to the UK and royal duties are, I’m told, ‘completely wrong’.
'I'M HONOURED to still be part of Strictly'
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke on the hit show and why he'll never retire
Would you keep CANCER A SECRET?
Model Elle Macpherson revealed she kept her battle with the disease hidden - we find out why many others choose to do the same
'Ruth has handled the split WITH DIGNITY'
Coleen Nolan on grief, supporting Ruth Langsford through divorce and moving in with boyfriend Michael Jones