Who Said Valentine’s Day Was Only For Romantic Love?

Aren’t we limiting ourselves if we only celebrate one kind of love?

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Yes, we all know that Valentine’s Day is the day of love and affection. But whether you’re single or not, who says that Valentine’s Day is limited to only your romantic partner?

This idea that romantic love supercedes all else is rather archaic, because love comes in many forms. In fact, the Greek had 7 different types of love, ranging from eros (romantic love) to philia (friendship) to storge (family love) to even philautia (self-love)!

So why do we only celebrate one kind of love?

Galentine’s Day

Leslie Knope from hit sitcom Parks and Recreation created Galentine’s Day on 13 February as a celebration of friendship and platonic love between her close female friends.

The “Valentine’s equivalent” to celebrate friends was quickly adopted all over the world, which only proves that we humans actually love loving our friends just as much as we love loving our romantic partners!

So if you want to show your best buds how much you appreciate their love and friendship, why not gift them something they love?

Love Language Applies To Friends Too

There’s no need to worry about what your friends would like as a surprise gift if you know their love language. Different people experience and appreciate different acts of love, so it’s best to know what would truly make your friend happy.

Whether they appreciate quality time spent together or a thoughtful gift, get them something that truly embodies their spirit. In case you need some help figuring it out, we also have you covered on how to find out their love language here:

Sometimes you don’t need to spend a lot of money to make someone happy.
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The Perfect Gift For Anyone

But if you’re drawing a blank on what to get, no worries! We gotchu, too!

With GrabPay that gives you great savings via GrabRewards and PayLater which enables you to save now and pay later, gift shopping is now easier than ever.

Everyone loves a personalized gift set, so something like this personal mug gift set would definitely put a smile on your friend’s face, especially if they love tea!

Any kind of gift is good, as long as the recipient likes it!
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If your friends simply enjoy spending time together, then why not set up a movie date? After all, it’s been a while since many of us have visited the cinemas, so now’s the perfect time to catch up. Find the perfect movie to watch at your closest cinema such as GSC or TGV. You can also use GrabPay at these cinemas both online and offline, so you can offset your next transaction with the GrabRewards you earn.

Or if your friends are practical people who love food, then what better way to bond than over food in the true Malaysian way?

Restaurants will likely be packed during Valentine’s day, full of couples batting eyelashes at each other, so simply have a lovely meal delivered from the thousands of restaurants on GrabFood and have a feast!

But if you’re feeling adventurous, you could order a variety of ingredients from GrabMart to test out your master chef skills! That was no matter how unique each of your cravings are, GrabMart has got you covered.

But what if your friends aren’t in Malaysia? Must you resort simply to video calls and verbal well-wishes? Not at all! Grab’s revamped feature GrabGifts now lets you send gift vouchers to your friends in different countries!

The GrabGifts feature works in Southeast Asian countries that Grab operates in.
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If your friends live in Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, or Thailand, then they will be able to utilize these gift vouchers whenever they want from their own Grab app!

There is also a new beta feature called 100+ Cities Delivery, which allows you to buy and deliver food and gifts from selected merchants in your recipient’s city within an hour. From food to gifts anywhere in over 100 different cities in Southeast Asia too!

Want to surprise your friend in Indonesia with some bubble tea or cakes? Now you can, easily!
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Imagine being physically in Malaysia, yet you can have a meal delivered directly to your friends’ home in Bangkok, Thailand or Manila, Philippines. The world is now truly flat.

The fact of the matter is that Valentine’s, a tribute to love, shouldn’t be limited to your romantic partner only. Share your love with all your loved ones: family, friends, and more!

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Anne Dorall

Anne is an advocate of sustainable living and the circular economy, and has managed to mum-nag the team into using reusable containers to tapau food. She is also a proud parent of 4 cats and 1 rabbit.