Large hordes on the internet may have just spent the past few weeks dragging men with “Boy Math” jokes, but today is as good a day as any to celebrate the boyfriends in your life.
Although it’s been an internet meme since roughly 2014, National Boyfriend Day did not become official until 2020. According to National Today, each year, on Oct. 3, the day has been set aside to celebrate romantic or platonic boyfriends.
National Boyfriend Day comes just two months after National Girlfriend Day, commemorated each year on Aug. 1, and a week after National Daughters Day, which falls on Sept. 25 each year. The day came about after the popularity of Girlfriend Day and has no real known origin.
Similar to National Girlfriend Day, National Boyfriend Day is a time to show some love to the men who hold special significance in our lives, whether for the love or friendship they give. It’s also a day for men to celebrate their friendships and close bonds with other men. Male companionship is nuanced, valuable and worth celebrating. Gentlemen are rarely praised for the “gentle” parts of who they are.
Since the day is still relatively new, many may be wondering how to celebrate. Unlike Valentine’s Day, it isn’t necessarily a romantic holiday, though it could be for some. For anyone stumped on how to make the day special or looking for new ideas, we have gathered six ideas below.
Talk to him nice!
First and foremost, spend the day being kind and speaking kindly to him. If his fitness is fire, tell him. If he makes a great joke over text, tell him with more than a “haha” reaction. If he’s early or on time to meet up, tell him how much you value his respect for other people’s time. Remind him why he’s so special at every chance you get. Plus, studies show men enjoy compliments more than women.
Prepare a home-cooked meal for him or treat him to dinner
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