Question For Our Male Members

CallMeKate said:
I read something sad (to me) this morning. The article stated that there are men who truly enjoy being given flowers. I assumed as much. But it went on to say "Sadly, the only time most will get them is at their funeral." That was so very sad to me. So question is... DO y'all, as a man, enjoy being given or sent flowers as a gift, or just a "thinking of you?"

And question for the ladies... have you *given* a man flowers and if so, what was his reaction?
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Sure! Why not? I can't believe that someone out there doesn't love flowers. Hating flowers is like hating your mother; a real NO, NO!
 
In my 20's, had a girl I was in a relationship with, give me flowers once and that was the only time I've ever been given flowers. I felt then and still do, that it was very unusual for a woman to give a guy flowers. That said, and while I was truly surprised by the gesture, I thought it was totally cool. Because I cared so much about the girl probably influenced my reaction. One thing I did not do was brag to my male friends about receiving flowers. I'm sure I never would have heard the end of it.

At the end of the day, there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. But I think it depends on the circumstances and people involved. She knew how to surprise, if not shock, me and she did so out of and with a sense of caring. I say: Win ... but once was enough and not to be expected even on special days.

Even after we eventually broke up and for many years after, I kept the wicker basket the flower pot came in. I used it to toss my keys and wallet in when I got home. Don't still have the basket now, decades later but it was always a nice little reminder of a gal and a thing we once had.
 

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I enjoy having flowers in the garden. Man I got Black Eyed Susans all over my yard! My favorite wild flower. When my mother was alive, I had a lot more types of flowers in the garden. Sometimes I'd make a bouquet & bring them in the house. She enjoyed that. But I never got flowers before as a a gift. Nor would I want to. I think getting flowers would insult some men. It's not very macho to get flowers. :ROFLMAO: Never really thought about it before.
 
Paladin1950 said:
I enjoy having flowers in the garden. Man I got Black Eyed Susans all over my yard! My favorite wild flower. When my mother was alive, I had a lot more types of flowers in the garden. Sometimes I'd make a bouquet & bring them in the house. She enjoyed that. But I never got flowers before as a a gift. Nor would I want to. I think getting flowers would insult some men. It's not very macho to get flowers. :ROFLMAO: Never really thought about it before.
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How is giving a man flowers an insult?
 
CallMeKate said:
And question for the ladies... have you *given* a man flowers and if so, what was his reaction?
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My wife always gets a kiss and a thank you for every effort that she puts into our home and lives. Be that a meal or something that she has made for me to wear, or just cleaning the home. I like buying her flowers too.
My lady reciprocates that, I too clean and cook and she will buy me flowers, but not a bouquet. My gift of flowers is what is known as a buttonhole. Usually a single flower, elaborately embellished. I wear it on the lapel where the buttonhole is, hence the name.
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I've never been given flowers per se, like as in a bouquet. I've gotten a couple plants in various types of ceramic...things. I would water them until they looked like they were dying, then I'd have to transplant them into a larger plant pot.

Edit- my wife gave me 3 seed packets for my birthday, Basil, Radish and Habanero. It's a bit late in the year to start off with seeds, may have to save them for next Spring.
 
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lol! I wouldnā€™t mind a pair of pliers.šŸ˜‚

Paladin1950 said:
If you were a man, you would know the answer to that.:LOL:
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I apologize if I pressured you.
There have been many times Iā€™ve bought men flowers. A male friend in hospital who was like a brother to me, I bought a live plant for. I think it was an African violet. He was a bike mechanic so I purchased some bike magazines as well. Later on this same man got cancer and went through chemo therapy. I visit him at the hospital via bus route and bought him flowers as well as some other gifts I knew heā€™d like. Oh both occasions he seemed very pleased. Iā€™m not sure if anyone made fun of him or not..There have been other men, husbands or boyfriends of friends Iā€™ve had that Iā€™ve gone in on purchasing flowers for and they all seemed very thankful.

Another time Iā€™ve purchased men flowers was when we had some serious landscaping done on our house a few years back. When they were all finished after several days I had flowers delivered to the company that hired them. It was huge bouquet which apparently was well received. We were thanked many times.

Years ago my husband was in a car accident and I bought him cut flowers and a planter , both of which were well received.


I definitely didnā€™t purchase any of these men flowers so I could enjoy them. Purchasing any of them a pair of pliers wouldnā€™t have been appropriate in the least.

I think a lot of how others react to men getting flowers depends on the attitude of the person receiving them. None of them appeared insulted in the least. I canā€™t imagine anyone making fun of any of these men. If they did Iā€™m sure they would have a few words to say to them.
 
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No, I don't really value being sent flowers. Hubs and I never make a big deal out of special occasions because, as corny as it may sound, we try to make every day a special occasion.

Receiving flowers meant a lot to me when my father passed away but that was 25 years ago.
 
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I did receive flowers at my retirement dinner party and several past crew members also sent a beautiful bouquet and a crystal vase. I was very appreciative of the gifts I received, but please, no more flowers. How about bullets or additional magazines for my AR-15? I only have six that are loaded, but if war ever breaks out, they wonā€™t last long.
 

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