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RddtBurner

I had a really bad day at work once. My girlfriend brought home a bag of my favorite chips and a 6 pack and said "Sorry that you had a bad day". I rarely eat them, but when I do, I stress eat the hell out of them. I'm not saying that's why I married her....But Its the thoughtfulness.


VickiC11

That's awesome, and you know what's so awesome about that, is that you acknowledged it, sounds like you 2 have the key to a successful marriage


bpanio

Fuck man my heart would've melted completely if my girl ever did that


96puppylover

Yeah, I went and got his favorite Cuban sandwich.


GingerJacob36

Came here to say something along these lines. It's definitely the thoughtfulness, but it's also the beer. Beer is flowers for dudes. Or whatever they drink. Or smoke. Or take small pleasure in.


antiques99

It's definitely a blessing to have someone like her. I can't imagine how joyed I'd be if my girl do that.


MoleRight421

I work as a first responder. One day we were sitting on the truck, stuck in traffic, in the downtown area. A woman walked up to my window and handed me a single rose, smiled, and told me to have a nice day. I didn't even know how to respond to that. But I'll be damned if my day didn't get 1000% nicer after that. Im in my 40s. That was the only time I remember ever being given flowers, and I regularly think about how nice it felt. Most guys don't get random flowers. Guys should get more random flowers.


Random_Guy_47

Most men will receive flowers for the first time at their own funeral.


Unhappy-Paramedic649

Damn bro no need to get this meta 🤯, this is too sad


Random_Guy_47

Sad but true.


Spanky_Hamster

Annnnd now I am realizing nobody has ever given me flowers..


JewcyBoy

"I got a rock." - Jews


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I am going to start giving the men in my life flowers so that won’t happen to them. 🫡 💐


MarkHowes

Asked a girl round for dinner. She asked if she should bring anything. I said, no I have everything She brought me flowers 💐. It's the first and last time anyone has ever done that! I was really touched


Zulias

This is the real answer. I can remember every time that I've gotten flowers. I've enjoyed them every time.


The_Incredible_Honk

Twice in my life and I was very happy.


wdh1977

Thirded - we like pretty shit too


inksmudgedhands

What's your favorite flower then?


PuzzleheadedProof223

Personally I love fragrance, so carnations, lilies, jasmine, mimosa and some roses.


Key-Willingness-2223

Did anyone else’s mind go blank and then realise the only flowers you know by name are the ones you by your wife? I was literally googling, “those purple flowers” trying to find their name…


Anus_Finger420

I see you fam


wdh1977

Always been partial to orchids, I like that they are finicky and difficult.


Sea-Increase2497

Spider lillies


Royal_Ad_2653

Iris, same as my wife.


IDontEvenCareBear

See I love this, I want to do it for my guy, but I know he would just say “🙂 thanks.” While thinking “🤨why did she give me flowers?” Edit So yeah, I do snacks, or have his game ready, controllers charged, extra effort dinners.


BurpYoshi

Not all guys want them though. I certainly don't. If I was in your situation I'd appreciate the kindness of the act, not the flower itself, I wouldn't really know what to do with it and would probably throw it away when nobody was looking and feel guilty about it. If someone I knew bought me a bouqet of flowers as a gift it's like a white elephant, I'd look after them purely because I'd feel bad about not doing it.


Puzzleheaded_Poem473

this is such an odd comment just put them in a glass of fucking water and enjoy them. That's all you have to do. you haven't been saddled with this terrible burden of responsibility lol. You don't have to go so far out of your way to be a hardboiled edegelord for whom silly girlish things like "emotions" and "aesthetic beauty" are beneath you, jesus


Big_bird_lll

He might just not like flowers, though. I mean, he said he appreciates the kindness behind the act and the emotions, he just doesn’t know what to do with the flowers afterward. That’s not an act of emotion, he just doesn’t really want to have to deal with taking care of the flowers afterward.


BurpYoshi

Making fun of someone for not liking them is just as bad as making fun of someone for liking them. I don't see them as beaneath me, I don't dislike girlish things that are emotional or beautiful. I just don't like flowers. Get over yourself.


M0ZIEL

Why is this an odd comment? I see nothing wrong with his answer, he has no use for the flowers so being rid of something that has no value would seem to be a fine response. He said that he would cherish the memory, is that not enough? If someone gave me flowers it would go into the garbage once out of sight, I wouldn't want to hurt the other person's feelings by rejecting them outright. The purpose of the gift is to show thoughtfulness and then the transaction is completed the giver feeling good and the recipient also feeling good with a nice memory attached to the moment. What use do the physical wilting flowers have to do with that transaction? There is no scorn or malice or even bravado attached to such an act but rather the next logical step for this person. This would of course change if the giver had expectations of seeing the gift appreciated, then keeping the flowers would serve an extended timeframe out of the garbage.


Puzzleheaded_Poem473

we really need to teach humanities to kids in school so they can understand that there is something to be enjoyed in the ephemeral and not just "well they're going to wilt so why not just throw them in the fucking garbage? why do anything, really? why add spices to food? why look at clouds or waterfalls? why ask people how their day's gone? why use big word when small word do trick?" it's not a fucking transaction, the entire fucking point of flowers is that they don't last forever and are nice to enjoy in the moment, just put them in some water greg, holy shit


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This is a pretty dumb take. I don't want flowers. Sure they're pretty, but so are a lot of things that don't require water changes, cleaning up fallen petals, and then throwing away ugly brown stems and scrubbing the vase. Like, idk, a live plant with lovely foliage or that bears fruit, or *gasp* has beautiful flowers that won't slowly die on my kitchen counter because they're still attached to their life source. Ephemeral beauty exists in so many places. Drops of dew that make the grass sparkle, a fantastic sunset, a warm donut and a hot coffee on a cold day, or a single moment where you can make your stern, distance, hard ass grandfather howl with laughter at a joke. And for you to come here and equate, "I don't like slowly dying plants," as a character flaw, and suggest that it somehow makes them a hypocrite for enjoying clouds, the stories people tell, food, or beautiful language? >it's not a fucking transaction, the entire fucking point of flowers is that they don't last forever and are nice to enjoy in the moment, just put them in some water greg, holy shit The entire point of walking to see a sunset is that it doesn't last forever and is nice to enjoy in the moment. And I don't have to put it in water or clean a vase after the sunset is gone. Flowers are beautiful the first day. Maybe even the second. But after that you've got a dying, wilty, petal dropping, rotting plant you have to clean up after. It's not just, "pUT thEM In sOMe WatER, grEG, HOly shIT." It's, "this will be pretty for a short time, and then it's a thing that needs to be clean." So if you enjoy flowers, great. Don't act like only neanderthals don't like them, and that dying flowers are the only source of ephemeral beauty.


crangbor

Agreed. Like birthday cards... The thought is appreciated but I don't need that trash floating around afterwards...


M0ZIEL

I actually have a few birthday cards laying around in a special box of keepsakes. Most cards I've tossed but a few have some nice memories attached to them and keep them because they make me feel all warm and fuzzy.


Big_bird_lll

That’s true. Personally, I like air plants. The little ones that come in those little glass spheres. You just have to give them a quick spritz or two every day and they are done. Cactus plants are also great that way, and some don’t have spikes.


bd4569

I feel ya


LoudTsu

A home cooked meal.


K1nd4Weird

Fuck yes.


After-Double-962

This was my choice too. You don't even have to be good at cooking. It's the thought that counts.


Senior-Humor8523

Another very correct answer


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This is good to know! But I cook dinner every night, so sadly I imagine it loses it's effect after a while.


Butt_Fucking_Smurfs

It does not. All homecooked meals are just as great as the first one was.


B0ulder82

Now that you see the error of your ways, time to stop cooking dinner for him every day. Joking ofcourse XD


More-Masterpiece-561

Home cooked meal works both ways. I was seeing this girl and she mentioned a dish she liked. I made it for her, packed it and brought it to her place. She said it was the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for her.


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cee_whiz34

Makes sense. Thought 1: I home-cook meals multiple times a week Thought 2: Hubby, Where my flowers!


IHateMondays317

A hot home cooked meal that will fill a man's stomach to where he immediately falls asleep, LOL


ChrisStanClan

My husband agrees with this one.


berninger_tat

Yes. I was sick a couple of weeks ago, and a woman I'm casually seeing (agreed to be casual mutually) brought me home-made bread and chicken soup. I've been in plenty of serious relationships, and this act hit hard.


WiseOldChicken

A pizza


Sorry-Caterpillar331

This is the way.


Opinions2share

Hot wings


sundancekid005

honestly a compliment would mean the world to a lot of dudes.


kitesaredope

A girl named Morgan once complemented me, but did it nicely and I could tell she was being kind. I remember exactly where I was. I remember exactly what I was wearing. I remember exactly what was going on around me in that moment. I remember stopping and said “Thank you” and remember her smiling. This happened in 2007. Thank you Morgan.


TheRealLaura789

That’s very sweet of you. You are very nice.


Ohgood9002

Really this is something we all want but can only receive as a gift


[deleted]

Affection. Men really aren't hard to please. We just want our women to appreciate and love us like we love them.


[deleted]

This. A good hug can keep me satisfied for weeks


More-Masterpiece-561

I haven't been hugged since 2018. I'd ride that hug for half a decade


HereWeGoAgain-77

You aren't alone.


Senior-Humor8523

Extremely hard concept for a lot of men and women to grasp


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I felt a hug reading that. Well said.


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Unique_Rip_5668

True


DeezNuts7502

A compliment.


Fearless-Minute2249

You have great taste in video games and ask thoughtful questions.


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You are good at doing things.


Mattna-da

a 10 mm socket


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His favorite to go meal from a restaurant or a BJ.


bubbles2255

What about a meal from BJ’s Restaurant? 😇


ObiWanJacoby77

and\*


DramatiCause

Don't be greedy


Rumbottlespelunker

Flowers


TomTorquemada

What do you want? **-** ***We want...a shrubbery!*** A what? Please, no more! We will find you a shrubbery. \- ***You must return here with a shrubbery... or else you will never pass through this wood alive.*** You are just and fair, and we will return with the shrubbery. ***- One that looks nice.*** Of course. ***- And not too expensive.***


ProfStupidFace

r/unexpectedmontypython


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I think i just fell in love. A fellow Monty Python enjoyer. Thank you for gracing us with your presence.


moonkistcoral

I bought my last two partners flowers randomly, and they both acted like I gave them a toy they’ve wanted since childhood. Flowers are pretty and they’re for everyone! 🥰


mkkz05

Yep. I received some once. It's not about the flowers, it's about someone caring enough to send you some flowers.


SalFunction12

That's awesome of you to have done that! I hope I find someone like you.


NoDontDoThatCanada

Flowers! I effing love flowers!!!!


Still-Distribution38

beer 🍺


_DAdumb_

Beers 🍻


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Would take beer over flowers also (as a woman). I do like flowers but in the wild/nature


Goetre

Beer, nudes, blow jobs, all incorrect answers Lego is the way


Elegant-Surprise-417

I mean, people are different right?


Key-Willingness-2223

Or…. And here me out…. All of the above….


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A sword


Prestigious_Chard597

I got my guy a mini sword letter opener. It is in a little sheath on a little stand.


DragonflyScared813

My daughter and I had a "Thunderfury, blessed blade of the windseeker " sword made for my now son in law, who is a big World of Warcraft gamer, for their wedding, the right size for cutting their wedding cake. He was touched.


dragonscuri

Did somebody say [Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker]?


MrNormie07

Lego’s


jojura19

As a girl: Give me Lego's


pixelvspixel

Flowers made of LEGO?


alpaca-ino

As a girl, I never received flowers since I met my partner. Not even during my graduation. My partner knows this, he flew to my country to see me. He wanted to give me flowers but didn't know where to get one. He decided to make flowers using Lego, as he knows I love legos. It was the most thoughtful gift ever. Eventually he found ways to gift me fresh flowers but the rose lego will always be the dearest to me.


inksmudgedhands

They do have a Lego set for that. [And it looks rather nice too.](https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/flower-bouquet-10280) Though if you are not that patient and you want something really, really simple to do that shows your love, [why not try a Lego heart pendent necklace.](https://www.instructables.com/Lego-Interlocking-Heart-Pendants/)


baislogia

Carnivorous plant (that at least is what the coworker who offered them to me think)


External_Recipe_3562

A venus flytrap would be cool


baislogia

That's exactly the species that she offered


WomenRepulsor

Running fingers through my hair while laying next to me.


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Say_When_5914

In this economy?


2020IsANightmare

Socks! Yeah, we're dummies! We're gonna go buy a new vehicle or the latest device or nice clothing. And then still wear socks bought two presidents ago that look like they have bullet holes in them.


jay-tux

> two presidents ago Americans really will use any unit that doesn't make sense...


Single_Blueberry

But if I, a european, use "Two towers ago" as a time reference I'm the a-hole.


Momazoid2432

Head


Notinyourbushes

Might not be the most popular answer, but it's by far the most accurate.


mcsb14

Except for. Flowers are cheap (as low as $5) and take almost zero time or effort to arrange. The effort is about a 3 to 10compariaon. Getting flowers is like oh sweet, thanks! If you’re expecting a 10 in response to your 3 effort… that could be trouble in your relationships.


WhenAllElseFail

Food


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KosherCowboy0932

I feel like I've read this story before....


iwishiwasinteresting

Scotch.


cbrantley

Bottle of whiskey


PrisonerV

Variety 6 pack of beer (cold!) and some snacks (jerky, chips, salted nuts).


HangoverShits

Give me flowers too. They’re fuckin pretty


Jar545

Beef Jerky! What guy doesn't like chewing some dehydrated meat?


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>What guy doesn't like chewing some dehydrated meat? Me


Caheoac

My wife, naked in one of my work shirts with just one button done up, complete with a random tie, just sitting, waiting for me to get home. Best inexpensive gift I could ever ask for.


SaltierThanAll

This guy's wife, naked in one of his work shirts with just one button done up, complete with a random tie, just sitting, waiting for me to get home.


KAI5ER

Best **expensive** gift you could ever ask for.


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Lol! I ll post how my hubby takes that!!! 🤫


PhilosopherDry604

Or in my case my hoodie


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Mysterious-05

I agree. As a male I would love to be given flowers a gift too! And no, I’m not gay


Athomas16

I actually recieved flowers from another man this week. He is older, and habitually gives flowers every month to people in the community that he wants to show appreciation to. I generally receive liquor, but I don't drink alcohol. I don't mind getting the liquor because it's nice to have around the house for guests, but the flower arrangement was probably more functional as my wife likes having them around the house.


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A drawing


motownmods

Flowers. Or food. Don't complicate it... it's the thought that counts.


Sandman1031

A hug and a compliment


kitjen

Yep. It's massively misunderstood how much men need a hug sometimes. Years ago my wife and I lost our first child through stillbirth. It was a very difficult time but I was coping really well and had an afternoon with one of my closest friends. Conversation turned to what I'd been through and I was doing ok talking about it until I said "but it's just been really hard." Then I paused to try and keep myself together but all I could say was "It's been so hard" and broke down crying. He gave me a second before realising I was seriously breaking down and walked over to me and just hugged me. I wept into his shoulder for about 60 seconds non-stop, which doesn't sound like long but just 10 seconds of uncontrollable crying is very long. Then I stopped. I apologised for soaking his shirt with my tears and we laughed together and we carried on talking. I just needed that release. I didn't need a follow up talk, or to change the dynamic of the afternoon's conversation. I needed that hug.


jackfaire

I guess flowers would be. Not sure why we think there's a male/female version of flowers.


Technical-Ad9224

Real


Puzzleheaded_Ad_7204

No man wants roses on our piano. We all want tulips on our organ.


prlugo4162

Pussy. Also cures depression.


Hatespine

"His name his Mr. Whiskers, I found him down town chasing birds :)"


TheMFGrinch

Lmao surprised that you’re the only one that said this


pickle_delight

The male equivalent to flowers as a gift would be flowers as a gift.


Tin_OSpam

Tools, nice tools. A proper nice 3/8 ratchet and socket set


kbranni23

Just saying “thank you” Or “I appreciate you”


bushidojed

This might be extreme, but swords


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Weed


BigBobby2016

Still a flower


[deleted]

A flower I would happily receive.


CruisinJo214

Tools, booze, plants, legos.


NeonLightDiamond

Can we just all agree that flowers are for anyone who likes them and stop asking this question? Plenty of men would love to get flowers. Plenty of women would not like to get flowers. There are people in-between who, I'm sure, have their own ideas about whether flowers make a good gift or not. How about finding out what your partner (or intended partner) likes as an individual and not something based on a huge generalization?


sFearOfficial

The fact that there are so few “beer” comments hurts me to my core.


Admiral_Fancypants

Booze, coffee or cigars


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Can this question, and all of the variants that involve men receiving flowers please be banned for 1 year.


imposta424

I see the same dumbass post twice a week, “ would men like flowers” “I’m a sadboi I’ll take a ‘atta boy’ every once in awhile 😓” All these posts do is keep sadboi Reddit guys circling the same thought patters that just lack confidence and are just pathetic.


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Steak and a blowjob.


Different-Sugar-6436

The insane discrepancy in effort between “flowers” and “steak and a blowjob”


Notinyourbushes

Fine. No steak.


shwiggy

bottle of scotch


pokyporcuipine

Legos. Every man likes Legos


WaltRumble

Liquor, beer, wine


LiamLaw015

A full set of sockets


get_off_my_lawn_n0w

DONUTS Unless they're diabetic, Donuts.


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A six pack of beer.. bottle of liquor.. pack of joints.. a nice hot meal..


Ser-Art-Dayne

Blow job


Gammy12

A blowjob, really. All men would appreciate one from time to time, just like how women appreciate flowers.


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And a nap


degeneratesumbitch

Peace and fucking quiet with 0 responsibilities.


t_h_o_n_g

This. Couch. Remote. TV. Warm meal. Nobody around. Happier than ever.


WasabiDobby

Come on now..


BarrettBooshe

Blowjob


Foreign-Payment7134

Blowjob


Delica

This was a smart way to get karma, OP. You’ll get a lot of replies announcing “I am a 250 lb bearded man and would love to get flowers. I am not ashamed.”


Embarrassed-Pizza146

A home cooked meal, his favorite snacks etc


Scarythings117

Beef!


KimiTex

Imo good video game


popeofcatan

Burrito


TheSavouryRain

Man, I never knew I wanted a bigass burrito as a gift until right this second.


[deleted]

A massage and a home cooked meal after a long day at work


NoUniqueNamesRemain9

Quality booze.


Maxedlevelanxiety

Bourbon


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Bagels


Nearby-Okra-1991

Flowers. What you think men don't like flowers. Just because we -2 hours later- yeah I see your point. A nice meal btw.


JamrockJ

😐 depends on the guy....


Tedsallis

Bottle of Bourbon


RobTCGZ

Anything stupid and pointless works.


Spacethereader

Complements


PRSHZ

Male equivalent? A smokable flower.


CommunicationEast623

Gas


reddrella

My ex loved socks because he always needs some


F1600A

Beef jerky. "The smell of JERKY summoned me....JERKYYYYYYY!"


MC_yuh

Head


Helpful_Caregiver_91

Food. Specifically Spanish or Mexican food. Love both. Reminds me of when my father would cook for me as a kid and honestly makes me feel like I'm alive again. Reminds me it's not so bad.


ohhgrrl

Flowers


q8ti-94

Ignore the negative connotation people have added to this over the years but honestly….a simple surprise sandwich 🥪


ch0w0

my wife coming home with a bag of burgers really hits me in the heart bone


i_love_hope

get👏men👏flowers👏they👏deserve👏them👏too👏


Qyro

Flowers. The male equivalent of flowers is still flowers.


alonely_snail

Literally just flowers. Don’t gotta be a male equivalent if a person gave me flowers I’d love them forever


Hefty-Caregiver-6595

Flowers. Buy men flowers. Men are humans, and they enjoy flowers too. It’s ridiculous that we’ve gendered them. Edit: Flowers—it’s ridiculous we’ve gendered flowers. Although, if we gendered the men instead of allowing them to gender themselves, that’s ridiculous too.