I hate flowers
posted March 27th, 2015 at 10:38 AM
Why is it that all men feel the need to give cut flowers as a gift? Sure they look good but then they die in just over a week and it's so wasteful. Throwing he flowers away is a pain in the but. I keep telling all the men I've dated to get me something that lasts like a potted plant or don't waste their money but they don't listen. Is there anyone else that agrees or am I just crazy?
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Post a CommentBlergh
Mar 27, 2015 at 10:56am
I always give potted plants for the very reason you cite, tho also it is bad symbolism---here, I hope our relationship will last like these dying things!
geeknomad
Mar 27, 2015 at 11:02am
Depends on the color of your thumb.
My friend's thumb is brown, not green. Giving her a potted plant means that she will be throwing out both pot and plant, in a few weeks. No plant survives her care - absolutely consistent.
At that rate, it makes sense to buy her flowers (roses), which live for 2+ weeks (there's a trick to it), and then gracefully dry out. She keeps a huge glass bowl of dried roses (just the buds); it makes an interesting organic accessory on top of her lounge room table.
Stems go into compostables, so no big hassle.
Yikes
Mar 27, 2015 at 1:24pm
You sound like a tough person to please.
Same Boat
Mar 27, 2015 at 2:24pm
I feel the same way. I had a guy bring me a potted plant on our first date. I loved it. It lasted longer than our relationship.
On the flip side, they've bought you a gift. Be thankful. There are a lot of women out there that would love to have this problem of yours.
Bottom line - if you don't want the flowers and they still buy them for you, give it to a friend. I'm sure they'll appreciate it more than you do.
Grumpy!
Mar 27, 2015 at 2:25pm
A big vase of tulips or daffodils make me happy and cheer my place up.
camel
Mar 27, 2015 at 4:22pm
it is so wasteful! I want him to buy me something practical, like yeast infection cream. keep moving forward!
why do women insist men ask them out on a date
Mar 27, 2015 at 5:30pm
cause its tradition damnit!
What?
Mar 27, 2015 at 5:36pm
I would love to get flowers from a man. They are beautiful and that is a beautiful gesture.
Vangroovygirl
Mar 27, 2015 at 6:00pm
I love getting flowers...even a single bloom can be a lovely gesture. Know what I can't stand? Stuffed animals. I'm a grown-up. What am I meant to do with stuffed animals? Embarrassing.
agree!
Mar 27, 2015 at 6:19pm
Flowers remind me of funerals. And i hate potted plants too.
But that doesn't mean we are difficult to please... sometimes a thoughtful text or phone call is far more meaningful.
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