PSA: Send or drop off the flowers at her work.

[Conager]

"Hear me now and believe me later!" - Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon as Hans and Franz on SNL

I will drop the story later about how I figured out the value of public declarations of affection. Trust me. . . the flowers are worth far more at work than they are at home.

 

[RoryN]

Thanks for sharing something most people who've dated with any regularity, learned decades ago.

 

[LukSkyFokker]

Thanks for sharing something most people who've dated with any regularity, learned decades ago.

No shit, but not surprising that it surprised him. I love sending her flowers at work especially because she's a medical assistant and works with a buncha women. Anytime I see her coworkers they always mention her flowers.

 

[dolf]

That's just annoying. Now I have to worry about keeping them in water, remember to take them when I'm doing the dozen other things I have to do when I'm leaving, and carry an awkward and fragile bunch on top of all the other shit, so that I can worry about bashing and dropping them. Aurgh!!

 

[thør]

If you Google, “Where did Valentine’s Day start?” you basically get an answer of, “Not real sure but there are a bunch of theories.” The first Valentine’s Day cards showed up in the 16th century and we’ve pretty much been stuck with them ever since. Some people absolutely love the holiday while others would appreciate the opportunity to have a stern conversation with whomever came up with the concept to being with. Regardless if you’ve never liked it, only liked it when you exchanged valentines and candy hearts with your entire second-grade class, or you think it’s an excellent opportunity to acquire chocolate and/or diamond jewelry, we do have a few suggestions to help keep you out of trouble with your honey in four days’ time.
Valentine’s Day happens EVERY SINGLE YEAR on February 14th. Your excuse of “I forgot” probably won’t fly. This isn’t new. Besides that, you already used that excuse last year. And the year before.
If you buy your honeybunny a present that is something you actually want for yourself, they will catch on. Quickly. Especially if it’s something they did NOT want. And then you will be in as much trouble as you would have been had you just blown the whole thing off.
If you buy your spouse a large heart-shaped box full of individual chocolates, it would not be a good idea for you to then take a bite out of EVERY SINGLE ONE to find out what flavor each one is. Yes, this actually happened.
One of the many things we’ve learned during this pandemic is that delivery services are alive and well – use them!! Not only will you be supporting our local economy, but your Shnookums will be very happy you did not “forget.” AND you can accomplish everything over the computer from the comfort of your home. You don’t even have to put on pants.
If you are either anti-valentine, single, or both, we do recommend checking out the Valentine Day card section in your local store anyway. Why? Because card makers have caught on to this attitude and have designed some HILARIOUS cards that are worth giving to your like-minded friends. There’s never a bad time for a good laugh.
The upside to giving flowers in February in Alaska is that it reminds us of the day the snow and ice will melt and flowers will sprout from the ground once again. Granted, that day may be MONTHS from now, but still.

Use your inside voice, play well with others, and remember we’re all in this together.

 

[RoryN]

Let's turn this into a thread about other amazing relationship "PSA"s. Use this format: "I will drop the story later about how I figured out the value of [something completely obvious]. Trust me. . .[detail about the obvious thing]."

I'll start:

I will drop the story later about how I figured out the value of taking someone out to a nice dinner. Trust me. . .people like food!

 

[silver gurl]

I loved getting flowers delivered to me.
A million years ago, I remember getting multiple deliveries of valentine flowers and treats.

 

[dolf]

I loved getting flowers delivered to me.
A million years ago, I remember getting multiple deliveries of valentine flowers and treats.

Shit... It's almost like we're all different, and instead of trusting some dude on the internet, guys should trust what she's expressed an appreciation for

 

[Saint_Ann]

No shit, but not surprising that it surprised him. I love sending her flowers at work especially because she's a medical assistant and works with a buncha women. Anytime I see her coworkers they always mention her flowers.

Wasn't your last fake smokin hot girlfriend a paralegal or something? I guess the beauty is she can be anything you want her to be.


amirite?

 

[Saint_Ann]

Shit... It's almost like we're all different, and instead of trusting some dude on the internet, guys should trust what she's expressed an appreciation for

Nothing says I luv you quite like a pound of bacon.

 

[dolf]

No shit, but not surprising that it surprised him. I love sending her flowers at work especially because she's a medical assistant and works with a buncha women. Anytime I see her coworkers they always mention her flowers.

That sounds like you've upped your value to her co-workers, and you've appreciated the rewards.

I'm not saying the lady in question doesn't appreciate this sort of thing. I'm just wondering if it's satisfying for you to have her see that everyone sees how great you are?

The "aren't you lucky to have him!" effect.

 

[silver gurl]

Shit... It's almost like we're all different, and instead of trusting some dude on the internet, guys should trust what she's expressed an appreciation for

This goes back before the the internet. My youngster years.
Don’t wish for an internet stalker.

 

[dolf]

This goes back before the the internet. My youngster years.
Don’t wish for an internet stalker.

About ten years ago I had a flower stalker. Every few weeks, for maybe 6 months, huge bunches of flowers, complete with vase, sent to my house. It was a little unnerving.

 

[silver gurl]

About ten years ago I had a flower stalker. Every few weeks, for maybe 6 months, huge bunches of flowers, complete with vase, sent to my house. It was a little unnerving.

That’s when flowers go creepy.
Personally, kudos goes to the man who goes and picks a bunch of wild flowers for a bouquet.

 

[thør]

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[Tigersman]

After I proposed marriage to my present wife we were working at the same company. Next door to work was a florist. I gave my bride to be one rose for every month up to our wedding date. To say the least I had a bunch of husbands and boyfriends who hated my ass as their women were dropping hints.

 

[LukSkyFokker]

That sounds like you've upped your value to her co-workers, and you've appreciated the rewards.

I'm not saying the lady in question doesn't appreciate this sort of thing. I'm just wondering if it's satisfying for you to have her see that everyone sees how great you are?

The "aren't you lucky to have him!" effect.

Of course you do. If I would have said how much she liked them herself you would've have found something wrong with that too.

 

[LukSkyFokker]

Wasn't your last fake smokin hot girlfriend a paralegal or something? I guess the beauty is she can be anything you want her to be.


amirite?

How badly did I would you that you still bring this up? What, no bruised titties reference? BTW, same smokin hot girlfriend, Kenneth.

 

[dolf]

Of course you do. If I would have said how much she liked them herself you would've have found something wrong with that too.

Did I say it was wrong? It's the same way all intelligent animals learn... Repeat behaviours that are rewarding. You received praise, upped your worth in the eyes of her companions, and it was rewarding. Had she expressed displeasure (unless you're a creep) it would not have felt rewarding.

But I do wonder if some of the time, some of the men, misinterpret that action/reward. Does it feel like she prefers flowers publicly because of this, or does she actually prefer flowers publicly, as opposed to privately?

 

[toeskr]

Of course you do. If I would have said how much she liked them herself you would've have found something wrong with that too.

Nobody likes you.

 

[LukSkyFokker]

Did I say it was wrong? It's the same way all intelligent animals learn... Repeat behaviours that are rewarding. You received praise, upped your worth in the eyes of her companions, and it was rewarding. Had she expressed displeasure (unless you're a creep) it would not have felt rewarding.

But I do wonder if some of the time, some of the men, misinterpret that action/reward. Does it feel like she prefers flowers publicly because of this, or does she actually prefer flowers publicly, as opposed to privately?

Yes, it was wrong because it makes her happy - sorry if that wasn't obvious as to what I typed. I just thought it was an amusing little aside.

Sometimes she comes over and there's flowers and a card or something else waiting for her. It's the smile on her face, the true feeling of being loved. I usually don't do *just* the holidays - random goodness is awesome.

And the flowers aren't puppies. Accept them, enjoy them, water them, toss them.

 

[toeskr]

Yes, it was wrong because it makes her happy - sorry if that wasn't obvious as to what I typed. I just thought it was an amusing little aside.

Sometimes she comes over and there's flowers and a card or something else waiting for her. It's the smile on her face, the true feeling of being loved. I usually don't do *just* the holidays - random goodness is awesome.

And the flowers aren't puppies. Accept them, enjoy them, water them, toss them.

Which one likes flowers more, a medical assistant or a paralegal?

Don't your hot girlfriends have goals beyond entry level positions?

Random goodness is awesome, that's sweet.

 

[Chernosoth]

Amputating a plant's sexual organs for just a day of decoration is an excellent example of the insane waste of our culture.

 

[jaF0]

Another series of horrible memories brought to the surface by the GeeBee.


Fuck you very much.

 

[JohnnySavage]

About ten years ago I had a flower stalker. Every few weeks, for maybe 6 months, huge bunches of flowers, complete with vase, sent to my house. It was a little unnerving.

Killswitch?