charlesjeon Posted August 13, 2007 Posted August 13, 2007 i know that flowers seem to be the typical gift that a guy can always give a girl (well, diamonds too, but hey flowers are a lot cheaper to be quite honest), but i've known a LOT of girls who just dont seem to like flowers. my previous gf, i gave her flowers on some of our dates/outings before she told me it was kind of a waste bc she doesnt like them. WTF, after all that time and $$ i spent. so my question is, should i just flat out ask the girl? or are there any other ways? or better yet, are there better substitutes as presents other than flowers?
Kamille Posted August 13, 2007 Posted August 13, 2007 I love flowers. I love giving them and I love receiving them. Most of my friends love receiving flowers but a minority of them don't. What I love more then flowers, is knowing that someone thought of me and was kind enough to give me flowers. I hope your ex said thank you, you are kind, before pointing out that she didn't perticularly care for flowers. Else she was just plain rude. There is no foolproof gift and there is no foolproof way to know in advance whether or not someone will like a perticular gift be it flowers, chocolate, perfume, a day a the spa, etc. But, as a way to test the 'flower' water, you could ask your date what her favorite flowers are (say when you are casually walking down a street lined with flowerbeds). Then not only will you know whether or not she likes flowers, you will also know what kind of flowers to get her.
Tyra Posted August 14, 2007 Posted August 14, 2007 I personally love flowers.I would suggest that maybe, like the post above me states. you can get her chocolate, perfume, spas, things like that. But yes, you should ask her what kind of flowers does she likes, and when you ask her remember it. Cause if you don't remember and buy her another type of flower the, you're going to have some problems, if you know what I mean.But if you wanna go the diamond route, you just better be careful of gold digging women.
Lucky555 Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I have not dated a guy yet that has bought me flowers MAYBE thats why they are no longer with me hahahahaha. Just kidding. Flowers are great if you are going out with a girl, its an act of kindness and thoughtfulness that for me wow if i got flowers from a guy i would be so enthused. Flowers are a positive thing, lovely, lovely flowers!
Arizona100 Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 My favorite bouquet is Sunflowers + red roses. I love flowers. I do see it as something special (like it would be way too much on the first date, even second or third, just because I think it is really a special gift). I find it weird a girl who doesn't like flowers but here again I wouldn't want a fur coat or anything made from animal fur ...
jcster Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I got flowers exactly 3 times in my (now ended) marriage. When he proposed, when I almost left him (and didn't), and most oddly - the day I finally moved out. Flowers are very good things - the moral of the story is don't be stingy with them.
Lyssa Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I just love tiger lilies!! Roses with baby's breaths as well. I don't know any woman that do not like flowers. Just like what Kamille said, I hope your gf at least had the decency to say 'thank you' before letting you know she doesn't like flowers!
Citizen Erased Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I never get flowers And he gets pissy if I buy them for myself Like I'm making some sort of a statement. I JUST LIKE FLOWERS!
Balalaika Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I'm a floral designer so I'm completely biased lol. As Kamille suggested put the subject out there casually before you lay out the cash.... example, make a comment about the arrangement of flowers at the next restaurant you go to together (most trendy restaurants should have a display somewhere). Or, choose a single stem and give it to her (a red rose for example) to test the waters.
BlueEyedSarah Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 i know that flowers seem to be the typical gift that a guy can always give a girl (well, diamonds too, but hey flowers are a lot cheaper to be quite honest), but i've known a LOT of girls who just dont seem to like flowers. my previous gf, i gave her flowers on some of our dates/outings before she told me it was kind of a waste bc she doesnt like them. WTF, after all that time and $$ i spent. so my question is, should i just flat out ask the girl? or are there any other ways? or better yet, are there better substitutes as presents other than flowers? I like flowers too. I loved receiving flowers from my ex boyfriend. The only problem is the flowers die off, its sad when you receive a big bunch of really nice flowers and they die.
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