In relationships, gift giving is important as it makes both partners feel joyous and loved. The one receiving the gift obviously feels appreciated, and the one giving feels great about giving the person they love and care about something special. Even though most people love any romantic gift given to them, the most common thing gifted in relationships are flowers. So that begs the question, why flowers?
History of flowers in relationships
Flower gifting in relationships dates all the way back to ancient times, and it has stuck ever since. In Ancient Egypt, lovers gave each other flowers to represent desire and beauty, and in Ancient Greece, flowers given by suitors represented admiration and commitment.
In Victorian and Medieval times, each flower color represented something different. For example, violet colored flowers represented faithfulness. The color representation was needed during these times because of real life “forbidden love” tropes.
Today, flower giving and gift giving is a huge part of relationships, especially with high school and college students. Cute coupley TikTok and Instagram posts are seen every day on social media. Flower giving is still a normal thing to do in relationships. Even though there isn’t any super complicated meaning behind it, it’s still nice to feel appreciated by your lover.
wellness & Plants
Beyond the rich history of romantic gestures with flowers, being surrounded by plants and blossoms can actually do wonders for mental health. Various studies show that flowers and being around nature can actually boost your mood. Since plants also produce oxygen through photosynthesis, they naturally purify the air around us.
Receiving flowers from your person can make all these positive effects of flowers so much better, since it is so much more meaningful. Almost all women who receive flowers are immediately happier and in a more positive mood.
Overall, if you are in a relationship remember that giving flowers to your partner is a great way of connecting, making them happy, and making your relationship stronger. I would highly recommend giving flowers, or maybe even sending your partner this article so they can get you a bouquet and boost your mood!