Are flowers romantic?? - Page 2

33girl · #1 10-14-2001, 05:29 PM

Mr. 33 (who I have been dating 5 years) brought me a dozen roses for my birthday. He had NEVER brought me flowers before - he came to the door and had them behind his back and then gave them to me. I about burst into tears right on the porch.

And no they weren't the generic dozen red roses - they were 4 different colors, 3 of each color, and the fact that he knew I would love that (and I had never told him!) made it extra super duper special.

So that was definitely a case when flowers were romantic.

Another romantic thing is, he's a graphic design guy and I have NEVER EVER gotten a store-bought card from him - they're always custom made.

Flowers are NOT romantic however, when you do as the first Mr. 33 used to do, and send me the generic dozen roses and then he'd say "Honey, I'm broke. Can you lend me $10?"

KillarneyRose · #2 10-14-2001, 06:02 PM

I had to share this.....for our anniversary last year, my husband took our wedding photo album to the florist and had her duplicate my bridal bouquet in a vase. I was so touched by that and definitely felt that it was a romantic gesture

KSigkid · #3 10-14-2001, 09:03 PM

I'd like to think flowers are still romantic. The thing is, they can't just be sent on holidays, or as a "I screwed up, here's some flowers to make up for it" type thing. I try to send them every once in a while, a flower here, a flower there, type thing, just as a surprise every once in a while. There's always that value to them, and the girl has always been happy when I've given them, which is the point.

AGDLynn · #4 10-14-2001, 10:04 PM

My hubby did that for our first anniv. 2 years ago...didn't this year...hmmm.. lol!

aephi alum · #5 10-14-2001, 10:56 PM

My husband buys me flowers spontaneously, when he knows he's done something really wrong. Recently, his job has been taking him away from me - so I get flowers a lot

I prefer getting flowering plants. Cut flowers are beautiful, but they die... flowering plants, if properly cared for, will bloom over and over again. I've had a few African violets going for years...

SigkapAlumWSU · #6 10-15-2001, 03:08 AM

I think that flowers as an unexpected Suprise are just wonderful. It's the fact that your special someone took the time to get you some: hand delivered, delivered by a service, found in your house.. it doesn't matter how. But the fast that you don't expect them and it's just to say they care for you and want to tell you so.. that it just such a wonderful thing.

AOPiLaLa · #7 10-15-2001, 02:50 PM

Oh, I LOVE FLOWERS!! I don't care what kind, who they are from, or when I get them, I just love them. My mother once told me that its not really a home till their are fresh flowers in it, so I always have a vase of flowers somewhere. Of course, being an AOTT, I am partial to roses, but I think anytime anyone thinks enough of you to send you flowers, it is a very sweet gesture! And my birthday is in 5 days, so am hoping for a boatload of flowers!!

DeltaBetaBaby · #8 10-15-2001, 04:40 PM

I agree totally! When noone sends me flowers, I buy them for myself.

juniorgrrl · #9 10-16-2001, 10:31 AM

Flowers are OK. In the sense of "this guy overpaid for somethings that's gonna die really soon all for me" flowers are cool. There were a few times that I had kinda expected flowers and not gotten them. One of those times, I got a houseplant instead. I got really pissed at first, and then I realized how much cooler of an "I'm sorry" gift it is.

He explained "flowers will die, but my love for you and our relationship will go on forever, and I thought this plant that we could nurture and care for (like our relationship) was a better symbol."

I've still got the plant. Erwin will be 3 in April

erniegurl00 · #10 10-16-2001, 11:56 AM

Oh I love getting flowers with a passion. The only problem is my bf doesn't think it's necessary!

It's ok though because material stuff isn't all that important to me, but geez it would be nice to get a single rose or something when I'm really down or having a bad week.

Now this is slightly off the topic, but girls I'm curious what you think. My bf didn't give me anything for our 6th month besides a dinner. Is this odd? Is 6th month a trivial anniversary? My friends teased me for getting him a card, a rose, and a small gift because they thought it wasn't "as important as a one year". Am I a hopeless romantic or what??

Oh yeah...guys I'm curious to hear what you think on this. Do YOU like getting flowers? I've heard opinions from both sides. Do you think it's cute or just annoying?

The1calledTKE · #11 10-16-2001, 12:11 PM

Are flowers romantic??
I hope so because I just bought my gf some more flowers.

SigkapAlumWSU · #12 10-16-2001, 02:53 PM

Erniegurl00-
I agree that 6 months is a special anniversary at least to us girls, and the few lucky guys out there that care about that stuff. For guys I think that it's a bit different. Thay probably think that one year is more important.

My fiance and I are almost two years, and we've done something special for 6 months, and one year.. but we also say happy anniversary every month to each other. It's just our special way to say we care and we remember. We don't usually get each other anything, but it's nice to know that it's another month together. (sappy, I know, but also a good way to make sure he remembers when the next year rolls around!)

GmuTeke · #13 10-16-2001, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by erniegurl00
Now this is slightly off the topic, but girls I'm curious what you think. My bf didn't give me anything for our 6th month besides a dinner. Is this odd? Is 6th month a trivial anniversary? My friends teased me for getting him a card, a rose, and a small gift because they thought it wasn't "as important as a one year". Am I a hopeless romantic or what??

well....where did he take you for dinner?

McDonalds? not romantic
any "TGI Fridays"-esqe place: eh, a bit better
any restaurant requiring a reservation: decently romantic
any restaurant requiring reservations, jacket and tie, and a significant investment of cash: romantic

just my 2 cents

DeltaBetaBaby · #14 10-16-2001, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by erniegurl00

Now this is slightly off the topic, but girls I'm curious what you think. My bf didn't give me anything for our 6th month besides a dinner. Is this odd? Is 6th month a trivial anniversary? My friends teased me for getting him a card, a rose, and a small gift because they thought it wasn't "as important as a one year". Am I a hopeless romantic or what??

Oh yeah...guys I'm curious to hear what you think on this. Do YOU like getting flowers? I've heard opinions from both sides. Do you think it's cute or just annoying?

My bf and I celebrated our one month, so if you are hopeless, I have no idea what that makes me.

As far as giving flowers to a guy, I would never, ever, ever consider it if he happens to live in a frat house.

juniorgrrl · #15 10-16-2001, 05:15 PM

For the first few years, Josh and I would always tell each other "Happy 7th" on our monthly anniversaries. We'd even try to go out on that night and celebrate if possible.

We got in the habit of not remembering it, except in passing, which isn't a big deal, but it was cool to have the 7th of every month to be special. And usually at some point on the 7th, we remember and say "happy 7th baby! I love you" and give each other a big hug.