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.

Galentine's Day is a celebration of female friendships straying from the traditional celebration of Valentine's Day. We asked our viewers to send in pictures of their Galentine's celebration on our Facebook and Twitter.