Friendships often takes a back seat to romantic relationships. Here's a look at how Americans experience platonic love.

Galentine's Day was originally introduced by the fictional character Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, in a “Parks and Recreation” episode airing in 2010. The “holiday” eventually made its way into the real world, and has become increasingly popular with time.

While it may be tempting to focus solely on Valentine’s Day, celebrating Galentine’s Day is a worthwhile tradition to keep.