evenstar said:

Thanks, sis. I like how you keep confirming just how much a sap Ben is in reality.

ThreadBare said:

no, he's never done that. he's too hardcore and stuff.

Definitely flowers! It's very romantic....I love flowers for many reasons:
brightens up the household, are cheery, great for a weekend when you're going to be home, smell nice if you have the proper variety, can tastefully add to the decor.....with candles on the dinner table bring atmosphere....I could go on and on..
without apologizes, mind you.

As an early date, I'd go with something tasteful, such as a bulbed plant that could last, in an attractive container. An orchid is a great idea, if she has a green thumb. You can purchase them at Target inexpensively. An alternative would be a blooming amardylla (sp?)

That's class. In my mind.

(along with a great bottle of wine, and she's in the sack.)

awww so sweet



mooney girl better appreciate!

xplnyrslf said:

Well, that's a bit down the road. But, thanks.

I opted for a single, non-red rose. She dug it.

ThreadBare said:

OK.
Buy them for yourself. It's not just a girl thing!
flowers are just cozy.....like comfort food.....

xplnyrslf said:

I know. I do, fairly regularly:

When I want to get flowers for myself, I opt for these.

xplnyrslf said:

Well, that's a bit down the road. But, thanks.

I opted for a single, non-red rose. She dug it.

ThreadBare said:

thats great

i hope she really appreciates u...u seem like a really awesome dud thready

sweet said:

not dud...i meant dude..sorry

xplnyrslf said:

Well, that's a bit down the road. But, thanks.

I opted for a single, non-red rose. She dug it.

I opted for a single, non-red rose. She dug it.

OK, so here's the deal: Between my schedule and a certain young lady's schedule, we've not been able to hang since our first date a few weeks ago. She's asked me to dinner this week, and I'm thinking about bringing flowers.

But I don't know how women read flowers on a second date. Do you think it's a bit much, too much too soon? Or do you think they're always a good gesture? I was going to shoot for something beyond the basic red, longstem variety. Some thought's going into this: some irises or stargazer lilies, etc. Or some variegated roses, if I can get my hand on 'em...

Talk to me, Org ladies. What do you think?

I personally hate flowers--especially early in a relationship. I've received them over and over again...yawn....its as corny as giving a girl chocolate on a date. How impersonal can you get? Damn. Its a robotic move most of the time. If you want to do something sweet thats a lot less blah, surprise her and reciprocate with your own cooking efforts--make something and bring it with you if you are going to her home. Or maybe after dinner, take her to one of your favorite dessert spots and make her laugh while she is with you.
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ThreadBare said:

sweet said:

not dud...i meant dude..sorry

sweet said:

ThreadBare said:

I personally hate flowers--especially early in a relationship. I've received them over and over again...yawn....its as corny as giving a girl chocolate on a date. How impersonal can you get? Damn. Its a robotic move most of the time. If you want to do something sweet thats a lot less blah, surprise her and reciprocate with your own cooking efforts--make something and bring it with you if you are going to her home. Or maybe after dinner, take her to one of your favorite dessert spots and make her laugh while she is with you.

ThreadBare said:

Hokay! Paying more attention to your avatar....maybe on the honeymoon, you can....loosen up with flowers and vino. Consult with me in price range, and I can recommend an excellant bottle!

& here I thought you were asking for my personal opinion, I had no idea you had a whole friggin' thread about it!



she dug it

StillGotIt said:

I can cook a little somethin', and look forward to preparing something for her. It's way early, and our schedules are crazy busy. I pray for a spirit of wisdom, when I'm dating someone. And, in as much as I received the idea to get her a flower and she received it appreciatively and thanked me again for it today, I'm going to trust that God instructed me wisely concerning the preferences of His daughter.

I appreciate your input, though. Glad you StillGotIt.

CalhounSq said:

But, no one else hipped me to the real quite like you did, CSq.