Saying it with flowers, or chocolates, or a holiday, or anything

@p1kef1sh (45681)
May 29, 2008 11:30am CST
It's not your birthday or Christmas. The anniversary of you meeting or marrying is nowhere in sight. He hasn't been rude or forgetful, he's not had an affair, or upset your Mum. So why is he standing there holding the biggest bunch of flowers, or other major "gift". What is your immediate thought?
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@patgalca (18391)
• Orangeville, Ontario
30 May 08
I would be pleasantly surprised. I certainly wouldn't be suspicious. He does do it once in awhile. When he does it for no reason it means more than when he does it for birthdays or anniversaries because then it almost seems like an obligation. But for him to come home out of the blue with flowers, that would just brighten my day. When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia we were not married but living together with two children. He brought home flowers with a card that said, "In sickness and in health..." and we weren't even married yet! That has to be the most touching thing he has ever done for me (except for our wedding day and night - red roses waiting for me when we arrived in our hotel room). My husband is not the most romantic man in the world. In fact I'm usually the farthest thing from his mind during his day. Arriving with a box of chocolates? Well, more like a chocolate bar. But I like that too because he knows exactly what kind I like and that's what he buys me. It's discussions like this one that makes me think and remember the good things he does when he is frustrating the heck out of me.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
Well I am pleased that it reminds you of the good things that he does. Sounds like there is a spark of romance there too though. Thank you.
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• United States
29 May 08
My immediate thought: "What did I do? But whether good or bad, I'm still getting a present!" Lol, just kidding! Actually, he brings me flowers that he picks himself, or a pretty rock he found, just because he thought of me when he saw them. He works outdoors all year round, and he's always extremely busy and under a ton of stress. His taking time out to pick flowers means much more to me than anything he could purchase. So my real thought: "After all this time, this man still loves me. Even during his most hectic days, he's thinking of me. How lucky I am!"
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
29 May 08
I think that is very sweet of him. It doesn't take a lot, but it means so much.
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Well since he has only ever given me flowers twice in 18 years then I know something was up..That he feels guilty about. I don't get flowers exceot as I said twice once for valentines day 13 years ago and I think he did it because we were living with my mom at the time while our home was being fixed and my dad bought my mom roses as well...and another time he bought me flowers because he felt quilty that he spent over $200.00 on himself and his nieces and nephews and didn't think once of getting me something and I only got the flowers because I asked if he got me anything and was hurt that he didn't and didn't so I got a 3$ bouquet of flowers..This was about 10 years ago s
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Oh no I seem to forever be complaining about my life and things sorry.
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Ahha why didn't I think of that? Or next time he gives me a few extra dollars I can pick up some daisies or sunflowers which are my favorite. Nothing prettier then a field of daisies and sunflowers.. I am pleased easily and cheaply I would love it if he take some from the roadside and gave me some I would be happy as a lark.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
23 Jun 08
No apology is necessary. You aren't always complaining and even if you were, this is a good place to do it. Not all men are that romantic, my wife occasionally comes home with an armful of flowers, kisses me and says how pleased she is that I bought them for her. I know full well that she bought them herself. But that reminds me to replace them when they start to wilt. However, I do feel that it is easy for our relationships to become stale. That's when a bunch of flowers or whatever it is can give us a lift. Why don't you buy some for him?!
@nannacroc (4049)
29 May 08
It should be 'what's he done?' but it never is, it's usually, ' he's spending his money on others AGAIN. ' He often brings small presents home for the family so there's no point being suspicious. If he bought me flowers I'd know he'd forgotten who I was because I don't like cut flowers. Then he'd have to go to the old peoples home.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
29 May 08
LOL. You are priceless. I have this image of poor Mr Croc being led away to the dribble farm. It's better to give that receive they say. Good for him. You know that you'd not have it or him any other way.
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• United States
31 May 08
What the hell is he up to now? Or whats he wanting to buy!? LMAO That pretty much sums up what I would be thinking Pikey.
• United States
31 May 08
Well then I would take him at his word :)))
@p1kef1sh (45681)
31 May 08
Then he says "Just because I love you"..............
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
30 May 08
"The tool bought a new tool!" "He's about to give me some REALLY bad news" "He quit his job" "He's being sued" "He's having an affair" "He's drunk" It all depends on what he's holding in his hands. I just know that if he shows up with something unexpected that is supposed to make me swoon into his arms and take him to bed without dinner, then it's not good news! Thank god the days of those 'surprises' are over! LOL
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
LOL. Why am I not surprised. What about if I turned up? No need to swoon or head to bed!
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
I'd better get you a hot water bottle for the bed then. That is what you mean? LOL.................
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
5 Jun 08
If he's saying ..."There was a truck, on the side of the road selling them, on my way home. I thought you'd like some...." then I would know that he had been thinking of me with love and done it to make me happy.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
5 Jun 08
That would be a lovely thing to do. Point him in the direction of the truck!
@mummymo (23706)
30 May 08
Well if he has done none of these things I realise he is just trying to be nice which he does sometimes! He was in the bad books a little while back and he bought me a beautiful bunch of Lilies which are my absolute favourite flowers. I didn't forgive him straight away but the Lilies are still going strong and are the hugest lilies I ever saw - everyone who comes into the house is amazed by them! xxx
@mummymo (23706)
30 May 08
Awww shucks p1ke darling you do wonders for my self confidence! xxx
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
Your partner has the one thing that none of the rest of us has Mummymo. Unfettered and daily access to our favourite Mummy! He knows that whatever your mood, you deserve heaps of lilies and anything else your heart desires. XX
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@mflower2053 (3223)
• United States
17 Jun 08
he wants to get in your pants lol. Sorry I had to say it b/c it was the first thing that came to mind when you said all that.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
17 Jun 08
Maybe. But not always surely?
• United States
23 Jun 08
If it were m guy, then I'd think, "What a sweetie!" My guy rarely messes up and he does not mess around. So, it would be a real sentiment. Something from his heart. I would think that was sweet.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
23 Jun 08
That's lovely and than you for sharing that. Just how it should be.
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
29 May 08
He wants to...how do you Brits say it??? SHAG!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! That's my first thought...
• United States
31 May 08
What the he11 was Austin Power's talking about then?? LOL
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
Shag Skinny? That's a type of sea bird. LOL. Well I hope that he gets what he wants. LOL.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
21 Jun 08
well that's the sweetness of it. i love to receive flowers when there's no reason for someone to give it. and a bunch of it on the day i don't expect will really be a big and perfect surprise for me. i think that's how he show his love, and that's how sweet he is in expressing it through flowers.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
21 Jun 08
That's really lovely. Thank you.
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
30 May 08
Ummm..Do you really want to know online..LMAO.Now P1ke Dear..since i'm not married anymore this doesn't apply to me but if someone wants to give me flowers or anything, then go right ahead and i won't ask questions...LOL..didn't want to say anything nasty here since I'm such a lady..LOL
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
Is there no one to bring the lovely Rosie flowers? You should have them just for being the prettiest store owner in San Marcos.
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
30 May 08
Morning P1ke! Flattery will get you everything! What you want? and How come no one is giving the Handsomest Fish any? I would and More..you deserve a whole garden of Love! xoxoxoxoxo
@Abby123 (261)
19 Jun 08
If he wandred in holding a stalk or three then Id definately think that hed been up to something,hes not into buying anything in the flower dept and id be shocked.His purse doesnt go to gold or diamonds,maybe cubics but then wud it just be us being suspicious if something good came our way
@p1kef1sh (45681)
20 Jun 08
Maybe he'd just be saying how much he loves you. We all get a little good luck sometimes you know.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
30 May 08
I would think. "Wow, there must have been a sale on chocolates or flowers, because he would not buy any otherwise." and then I would be thinking, "I did want a new dress so why did he not get me a gift certificate" and then "all right now what restaurant are we going to go to now?" In other words, chocolates -he can bring them anytime and flowers, well they do look pretty!
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
Sounds good to me Suspenseful. Fingers crossed. LOL.
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
30 May 08
If he is my man, then he is doing it just because. I love a man that can be romantic just because he loves me. He does not need a special occassion to make me smile.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
I think that is the best reason for such spontaneity Rozie.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
30 May 08
My immediate thought, p1kef1sh, would be, "I'll keep him!"I do so love a romantic man and this kind of sentiment would definitely put a man in the best light as far as I'm concerned. I see nothing wrong with giving someone you care for a gift for no special reason.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
Neither can I. Thank you Worldwise.
@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
31 May 08
I would definitely think all the things that were mentioned in the question and even after being told otherwise, I would still wonder. After that I would hope that it was because he loved me and felt that I deserved something because I put up with him........for whatever reason.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
31 May 08
I hope that would be the case too. Thank you.
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
30 May 08
My first thought is "aaah" I love random acts like that and they hold so much more meaning than when given on special occassions. Actually, If a man treats me well and shows me he loves me...I could care less about flowers and gifts and such.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 May 08
That's true I'm sure. But it doesn't hurt either.
• China
1 Jun 08
waiting for someone else. LOL
@p1kef1sh (45681)
1 Jun 08
If he is then you should kick him into touch immediately!