Flowers

Have you ever wondered why girls like flowers? And why do guys not like to give flowers? Tonight, I asked around my friends the 2 questions and had some very good insights. BUT, I couldn't come to a conclusion and didn't exactly get any satisfying answer.

The latter may be an easier question to answer: Guys find flowers impractical and a waste of money because flowers can only last for a few days. Yes, flowers are indeed short-lived and they have no use at all. Guys would say that they'd rather spend the money on something more useful than flowers such as bags and food. But, I kept questioning if this stereotypical type of thinking is actually a valid reason and came to realize that it is very much, an excuse. No one said the flowers have to be real flowers. Fake flowers can be a very pleasant surprise to girls as well. AND, it can last for a very very long time. Then, have you thought of something more creative like... folding paper flowers? I remember receiving a box of paper flowers during Valentine's Day and it can be very satisfying as well. So... how is claiming the impracticality of flowers a valid reason for the unwillingness to purchase flowers for girls?

This leads to the former where we question why do majority of females like flowers? I must say that after asking for quite alot of opinions tonight, I didn't get an answer that convinced me. Laura said because giving flowers is a very sweet gesture. Well... I guess the pretty appearance of flowers make them look sweet? But How is getting a bag not as sweet as getting a flower? Pau said that it's a mentality and when people give you one, you'll be happy because drama people always receive flowers. Funny as it is but it's difficult to disagree that it's just a mentality that people have. Girls like flowers because it is stereotypical? Perhaps, that could be a good answer but it just lacks depth when we conclude everything and push the blame to "typical actions". Alvis said it is a symbol. I kinda agree on some level because flowers do carry meanings. Rose can be a symbol of love but is also a symbol of confidentiality of which, the meanings come from its origins. Therefore, we can deny that flowers are symbols which can arouse happy feelings amongst girls. I tried googling it and one of the better answer i found was that flowers are good "i am thinking of you" gifts. See, it is still a symbol afterall.

But eventually, as we look deeper, what exactly is our (girls') need for flowers? The best answer I can asnwer myself now is that, it is in the innate nature of girls to want to receive flowers.

What do you think?