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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:02 PM Original message |
women: do you actually like getting flowers? |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
1. I think I can count on one hand the number of times I've gotten them |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:23 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. what about in conjunction with an apology? |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. My ex thought that flowers would make it "all better" |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. yeah... *sigh* |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 08:17 PM Response to Reply #1 |
54. yep, I'm w/ you on this |
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zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
2. I LOVE getting flowers, especially if they're a surprise. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
3. no not really |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. that's kind of how I've always felt too |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. absolutely love it |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
7. No. |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
8. I love it |
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Lavender Brown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
9. I do. |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
10. I always felt it was kind of..wasteful |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:37 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. what about a potted plant? |
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redwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:14 PM Response to Reply #12 |
19. I have nothing against potted plants. Flowers are more meaningful to me. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:32 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. ok, a specific question then: |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:20 PM Response to Reply #12 |
63. Sarah Palin? |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #10 |
49. Me too. Potted flowers like tulips (much less expensive and longer lasting) |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
11. I like to get them -- even platonically |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
13. yes i do, |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
16. I am still waiting to get flowers. |
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lizerdbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
17. Choice #2 |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
18. I love getting flowers |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
20. LOVE it. |
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sarge43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
22. My SU gets bonus points and good vibes |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
23. I love 'em. MrShine still brings them to me once in a while |
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mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
24. I love it! |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
25. I love getting flowers |
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grilled onions (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
26. I WOuld Rather "Share" Them |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
27. No. I feel they are kind of useless and then they die. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:02 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. how about a potted plant, like an orchid? |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:03 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Never gotten a potted plant. |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:18 PM Response to Reply #28 |
32. Orchids are very difficult to care for - does the woman you're asking about like flowers? |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:53 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. Exactly. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 07:54 PM Response to Reply #32 |
50. Except if you live in Florida. Then you just stick them outside |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:39 PM Response to Reply #27 |
67. If the recipient enjoys them and is cheered by them, they are not useless. |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
30. No |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
31. yes. n/t |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
33. Yes, flowers are a wonderful thing to receive. |
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crim son (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
34. I really do love getting flowers, although a live plant is better |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
35. I love flowers. He's only done it a couple of times in our marriage so |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
36. I love it! Like sports tickets for a guy. |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
38. Yes and no. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:03 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. yeah, that's what I'm afraid of - your "on the other hand..." |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:41 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. If I infer the situation correctly, |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:49 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. unfortunately, there's no going home |
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tismyself (501 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 07:44 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. I thought that's what you were thinking about. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 08:04 PM Response to Reply #48 |
53. man, I wish they had grits here, but alas, no... |
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tismyself (501 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 08:20 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. WHAT?! |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 08:48 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. none of that either |
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tismyself (501 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 08:53 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. OK, that's it. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 08:58 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. cooking for one is hard though |
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tismyself (501 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #59 |
62. ah hah |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:29 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. I live in England |
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tismyself (501 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:46 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. oh law |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 10:01 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. loads of pubs |
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SarahB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #38 |
46. As often the case, |
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LadyoftheRabbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
40. I would |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
41. No. |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
42. My husband very rarely buys me flowers. |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
43. I love getting flowers. |
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AccessGranted (687 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
47. I'm a nature girl at heart, so I like getting flowers. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
51. Wow. If I had a nickel for every girl I've seen receive flowers, and then immediately poo-poo it... |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
52. What is her home like? |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
56. YES |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
60. depends, but mostly ... don't bother. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:15 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. I guess it's a grey area |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:31 PM Response to Reply #61 |
65. If she's breaking up with you, don't send the flowers. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:38 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. I basically agree with you |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-02-08 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
68. I love it, but it's not something we can afford more than once every couple of years. |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 02:16 AM Response to Original message |
71. Yes! |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
72. love getting flowers.. but I run screaming from roses. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 02:38 AM Response to Reply #72 |
73. I ended up sending roses |
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