Flowers?

Looby_Loo

Do you get them from your menfolk? I am single now so not an issue for me at the moment but I was thinking today that I have only ever got flowers once from a boyfriend (for my birthday).
Although I am not a girly girl I think I would love a surprise bunch of flowers from a guy.

And guys, do you give flowers?

fonpokno

I've gotten flowers twice ever from the same guy. Once was Valentine's day so that didn't count at all but the first time was when we'd only been seeing each other a few weeks and I was really unwell so he sent me flowers! I loved it. Never been so surprised in my life! We're not goin out anymore but i still have the card and the ribbon off them cos they were so pretty!

*sigh* memories...

Lil' Smiler

I've gotten flowers from my boyfriend twice in 2 years, once when I was sick and it was a really really nice surprise and then for my 21st birthday but he was pretty much told that i wanted them.

I really love flowers, I don't like how much they cost but even a bunch from tesco/ Superquinn would keep me happy! I'd like if he did it out of the blue like the time when i was sick!

Quality

I usually buy fresh flowers every week or two, so he doesnt buy them for me, He used to....

Havent had a suprise bunch in ages off him*...

*Makes mental note to remind him next time he bugs me

Cathmandooo

I've only been given one bunch from a fella, on valentines day and bless him he was pretty broke at the time which made it all the nicer. Boys dont buy me flowers I buy myself flowers if I think of it.

Pherekydes

Looby_Loo wrote: »

And guys, do you give flowers?

Not enough.

Must remember to buy wife-to-be flowers soon. Thanks for the reminder.

SarahSassy

Ive been seeing my new guy for a couple of months and he bought me some flowers in week 2 or 3 and then he bought another bunch the week later but I didnt have enough vases so he bought me a vase the following week ahhhhh - so cute I was chuffed and absolutely love getting flowers. They dont have to be a big expensive bunch - its the thought that counts.

Quality

SarahSassy wrote: »

Ive been seeing my new guy for a couple of months and he bought me some flowers in week 2 or 3 and then he bought another bunch the week later but I didnt have enough vases so he bought me a vase the following week ahhhhh - so cute

Thats nice.... He sounds like a keeper:)

Lil' Smiler

Cathooo wrote: »

Boys dont buy me flowers I buy myself flowers if I think of it.

Yeah there's been a few times when i've bought them for myself after dropping hints and no success from that! They just make me happy when I look at them, I normally put them on my desk in my room and they're the first things I see in the morning. Love seeing sunflowers (nice and smiley!!) and then smelling the lillies first thing!!

SarahSassy

Quality wrote: »

Thats nice.... He sounds like a keeper:)

Thanks I am fairly smitten alright and its been so EASY - no grief, no wondering when he will call etc and we have good fun - fingers crossed

Cathmandooo

Lil' Smiler wrote: »

Yeah there's been a few times when i've bought them for myself after dropping hints and no success from that! They just make me happy when I look at them, I normally put them on my desk in my room and they're the first things I see in the morning. Love seeing sunflowers (nice and smiley!!) and then smelling the lillies first thing!!

I dont have anyone to drop hints to sadly I tend to buy myself tulips, I think theyre very colourful and pretty, they brighten my day anyway!

SarahSassy wrote: »

Thanks I am fairly smitten alright and its been so EASY - no grief, no wondering when he will call etc and we have good fun - fingers crossed

You're very lucky, enjoy it

Ginny

I gave up waiting on the 2 exs, they both said flowers die and weren't worth the money, so I buy them myself.
I adore flowers though.

Cmol

I dont think guys realise how nice it is to be surprised with a nice bunch of flowers (they dont need to be fancy or pricey!!) for no reason at all..

awwww warm fuzzies!!

Lil' Smiler

Cmol wrote: »

I dont think guys realise how nice it is to be surprised with a nice bunch of flowers (they dont need to be fancy or pricey!!) for no reason at all..

awwww warm fuzzies!!

Yeah I agree. I think they just see them as flowers...that cost a lot. For me it's what I said above that they cheer me up etc. The flowers he got me the 2 times were perfect, coz he knows i love lillies. Theones for my 21st were in a gorgeous purple vase with pink lillies and some other flowers!!

Abi

I do get flowers, I can't say I dont like it. I know its a nice gesture, but it makes me a little uncomfortable.


Buy me a drink and we'll call it quits :pac:

Twee.

I've only even got flowers from my mam I'd LOVE to get flowers from a guy!

Abi

Twee. wrote: »

I've only even got flowers from my mam I'd LOVE to get flowers from a guy!

Meh. I cant grow anything, and I dont buy them myself.. so the sentiment is lost on me.

SarahSassy

SarahSassy wrote: »

Ive been seeing my new guy for a couple of months and he bought me some flowers in week 2 or 3 and then he bought another bunch the week later but I didnt have enough vases so he bought me a vase the following week ahhhhh - so cute I was chuffed and absolutely love getting flowers. They dont have to be a big expensive bunch - its the thought that counts.

Oeeuuhh! He sounds fab! Delighted to hear you met someone nice! :)

marti101

Got flowers off dp for Valentines day years ago i had to nag him.Other than that its usually Mothers day,got some lovely ones this year as ds was born the day before and in comes dp and the other 2 ds with flowers they were gorgous.I got flowers from his job when i had the baby,i was nearly crying cause ive never met these people and they send me flowers and a bottle of champagne.My job got s.f.a

Ginny

I inherited a fantastic garden, I really should bring some of them into the house.
And SS I am jealous!

SarahSassy

Ah thanks girls Early days, early days so will see.... Start of the year was CRAP so this is making up for it but enought gushing and OP sorry for hijacking your thread.

My friend and her hubby sent me flowers as a birthday gift this year and I loved it then so I dont care where they come from I just love getting flowers Must get back into the habit of buying them for myself.... Saw lilies in Tesco for €6.99 today.

SarahSassy

GinnyJo wrote: »

I inherited a fantastic garden, I really should bring some of them into the house.

Wow that would be fantastic - must be great to have a fab garden outside your house....

Piste

I love flowers, and I think buying them for someone is really nice as you're reminded of them when you see the flowers, I also think the impermanence of flowers is quite romantic in a way...

Ginny

Oh it is, full of different types of roses, gladiolus, tiger lillies, climbing plants, a maple tree and a willow tree.
I just have to make sure I don't kill them!

SarahSassy

GinnyJo wrote: »

Oh it is, full of different types of roses, gladiolus, tiger lillies, climbing plants, a maple tree and a willow tree.
I just have to make sure I don't kill them!

Wow I love roses... Those small rambling roses are fab... Would you take it up as a passtime/ learn how to maintain it?? I would be fab to be able to maintain it.

Twee.

Purple irises are my favourite!

Walls

I get flowers all the time, I'm spoilt.

aviendha

Am lucky enough to be spoiled rotten by my OH of 1 year and have received about 5 bunches of flowers in the past 6 months, with the last set ordered online delivered with a bottle of champagne, because he is abroad with work, bless his cotton socks!

Ginny

I really should theres loads of different roses out there, climbing, traditional, tea, peony..I'm going to turn into craZY GardEning lady:D

SarahSassy

GinnyJo wrote: »

I really should theres loads of different roses out there, climbing, traditional, tea, peony..I'm going to turn into craZY GardEning lady:D

Could be worse things to be - I am jealous

Ginny

Oh I'm working on the cat part..:pac: