Wow. No one's ever sent me flowers. I'm not sure how I would react to that. I would probably think that somebody had died. Sorry. But once I called all my relatives and realized everything was fine, I would think it was totally sweet! As long as it came from my girlfriend, or someone I was interested in dating, and not my creepy neighbor who sunbathes in the nude. Dude, everyone can see you. Put on a towel.
I don't know though...flowers don't really seem like a guy thing. I hate indulging in gender stereotypes, but, uh, this time the stereotype sort of makes sense. Don't get me wrong, I like flowers. I like sending them, and I like looking at them. But as a gift or a thoughtful gesture, it might make him feel a bit weird. If he's into floral arrangements, or gardening, it might be nice. But I wouldn't send it to his office or anything. (Particularly if it's a new relationship.)
How about one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets that look like flowers, but are actually fruit dipped in chocolate? Cause I would eat the heck out of one of those things with zero shame. I'd be like Hurley from Lost on the Dharma brand peanut butter (Just kidding, Hurley! Don't cry! You are the best!) if someone sent me a basket of various fruits arranged like flowers and dipped in rich milk chocolate. Whoever invented that should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for awesomeness.
If you guys are married or living together, he might appreciate flowers as a way to brighten up your place. Otherwise, maybe make him a nice card or a mix CD. Something homemade and personal. Let him send you flowers.
Am I being too old-school? Do guys get sent flowers these days? Let me know.
I don't know though...flowers don't really seem like a guy thing. I hate indulging in gender stereotypes, but, uh, this time the stereotype sort of makes sense. Don't get me wrong, I like flowers. I like sending them, and I like looking at them. But as a gift or a thoughtful gesture, it might make him feel a bit weird. If he's into floral arrangements, or gardening, it might be nice. But I wouldn't send it to his office or anything. (Particularly if it's a new relationship.)
How about one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets that look like flowers, but are actually fruit dipped in chocolate? Cause I would eat the heck out of one of those things with zero shame. I'd be like Hurley from Lost on the Dharma brand peanut butter (Just kidding, Hurley! Don't cry! You are the best!) if someone sent me a basket of various fruits arranged like flowers and dipped in rich milk chocolate. Whoever invented that should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for awesomeness.
If you guys are married or living together, he might appreciate flowers as a way to brighten up your place. Otherwise, maybe make him a nice card or a mix CD. Something homemade and personal. Let him send you flowers.
Am I being too old-school? Do guys get sent flowers these days? Let me know.
I've given flowers to a few guys - but single roses only, not bouquets, and always for an obvious reason, like Valentine's Day or right after he finished performing a show or something. And I was young.
As for the edible bouquets, so strange that this should come up in my life today TWICE - a college acquaintance just thanked them on her blog for making her boyfriend forgive her snippiness. So yes, boys + edible arrangements = win.
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You can get peanut butter-coated??? I want to go to there!
Maybe instead of giving him flowers you could bake him cookies? I've never met a guy who turned down cookies! :)
I sent a dozen roses to my dad, at his workplace, a few years back. No name, no card. Once he realized they weren't from my mom, he spent a couple weeks trying to figure out who his "secret admirer" was. He needed an ego boost, & it worked.
Back in March, I actually sent an Edible Arrangements bouquet to a guy, who had up until that point been just an acquaintance, as a way to tell him I was interested. He was extremely receptive and called to tell me thanks and that it was very flattering. Not to mention, he said the fruit was extremely delicious. I dont think flowers would have been as well received.
My rationale for choosing the Edible Arrangement was that men like pretty things just as much as women, but if a they end up having to explain to another guy friend where the bouquet of flowers came from, it might get awkward. The fruit on the other hand are arranged beautifully, so he can appreciate that, but it is edible, so he and his friends can put some in a bowl and be men.
I once gave a boyfriend a dozen roses for Valentines... hand made out of chocolate. They were very well received! XD
I once gave a boyfriend a dozen roses for Valentines day... handmade out of chocolate. They went over very well. XD
I was pretty young when I gave a guy flowers. They were carnations for his birthday, and we had been going out a while at that time...however, even though he was aware I'm pretty strange, I think that gesture weirded him out a little, even after he stopped laughing. He was a sweetheart about it, though, and even said thank you. At least he was laughing with me and not at me or I would have kicked his ass.
So's I would say--either get him something to eat or a gift card. Something the testosterone club always tries to get us girls.
Real guys DON'T want flowers. Then we have to pretend to like them and display them in our room which they will be in the way of things and really, we just can't wait for them to die so we can toss them.
Unless he's a little emo pansy, don't get him flowers, or stuffed animals for that matter.
A man once told me, in relation to gifts, "If I can't eat it, drink it, smoke it, spend it, or f*ck it, I don't want it."
Seems like a good guideline to work by.
Absolutely loved the quote. I'm filing it away for future use!!
One note on the edible arrangments, some people are allergic to some fruits so make certain an arrangement that has a variety of fruit on it. So you dont inadvertently send him poison.
I'm a girl who just doesn't go gaga over flower. They're pretty and everything but once they start to die they become a major hassle. Their little stupid leaves litter up the place and I feel compelled to save them.
So, yeah, bring one of the edible ones. Those I can really enjoy. Or my favorite book or movie. That's a hell of a lot better than some damn roses.
The best bouquet I ever gave my love was a home-made bacon-rose bouquet. It's simply bacon rolled up like a rose and put on a wooden skewer, and cooked of course. He liked it for many reasons:
1) I made it myself
2) It didn't cost a lot.
3) He could eat it.
Problem solved ladies. Send bacon.
Bacon FTW
I just send my boyfriend roses to his job and after reading this comments Im a little scare :( butI did it with all my heart and love so hopefully he likes them
I sent flowers to a lover once. He totally loved it. He said that society always catagoraizes all men into a small column. Some men are sensitive and appreciate a loving gesture. I think a man should receive flowers at least once in his life. At least once. Im the GF that will send them.
Why couldn't men love flowers? It's nothing unusual or bad about it.
If you are not sure about a bouquet of flowers you can always chose to send them a flower arrangement.
Look up 'Man Bouquet'
Basically, an edible arrangements but instead of fruit, it can be small samples of things the guy likes. Alcohol samples, candy bars, snacks, aftershave, tickets to an event or movie, gift cards, cigars, etc. A local dollar store should supply you with some interesting items to fill the empty spaces.
These are always a good idea with the guys I've talked to. It lets them get a 'bouquet' delivered and still feel manly around the guys. Be creative with your choices. The last one I put together was a mixture of alcohol samples, candy bars, and beef jerky. :)