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If I delivered flowers to your home how long would it take you to respond?

I (28) need a little relationship advice here.

My girlfriend (24) canceled our usual weekend together in order to complete two term papers that were due. Being very understanding of this, I sent her a bouquet of her favorite flowers just because (truth is I was going to surprise her with roses when she came down this weekend but since she couldn't I adjusted fire). I received the confirmation of delivery email @ 3:15pm. I didn't receive any kind of response from her until almost 8:00pm and only because I called. I confirmed that she did in fact get them at 3:00pm and had had time to set them up in her room and around the house... but not send me a text of Thanks. I found it inconsiderate and rude (seriously I knew she was busy all I expected was a text) and in the cloud of other things taking place I don't exactly know what to do. In the last few weeks she's grown distant and I seem to be more of a burden then a boyfriend.

We had a talk a few weeks ago and she admits that she knew she wasn't being the best of girlfriends at this point and time with many things (family, school, etc) but that everything was fine as far as we were concerned. I was ready to break up with her then but took her for her word. Now with the flower thing I have no idea how to respond or if a response is even required.

--Vital info: We dated for almost a year, she got scared, she broke up with me for 4 months, she came back, explained, and we've been back together for the last two.--

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  • 1 decade ago
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    it sounds to me like she is putting distance between the two of you. like maybe she isn't sure if she wants to be in this relationship. maybe back off a bit and see how long it takes her to get ahold of you. if way too much time goes by you need to contact her and have a talk about whether she is still interested.

    the only reason i wouldn't respond would be because i wasn't all that into the relationship.

  • 1 decade ago

    I do think it was inconsiderate to not bother to send you a quick text when she got the flowers. By the sounds of things she is very busy with school and likely is finding it difficult to be in a relationship at this point in time...perhaps she does care about you (she did come back after breaking up) but it could be you want to be more serious than she does right now. Her becoming distant is a sure sign she is pulling back from the relationship. Sounds like you two really need to clear the air.

  • 1 decade ago

    I think your relationship is winding down. If I got unexpected flowers from a boyfriend, I would have responded within the hour. The fact that you had to call her for a response means you never really got a response.

    I think you need to reflect and decide if you want to stay in this relationship.

    I would not "do anything". I would just take a couple of steps back and not call her or contact her. After 2 or 3 weeks, I think you will have your answer.

  • Maybe she has a lot of pressure on her with school and all. I dont think she meant anything by not texting you to let you know that she had received the flowers, I mean you said it yourself that she had term papers due and that could be really stressful and time consuming. Try to be understanding and talk to her to make sure that you guys are in good terms. Try to plan another nice weekend date and see how it turns out. Dont jump to conclusions if you havent had a chance to ask her what's up.

    Source(s): Experience
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  • Nicole
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I'd respond right away because it's sweet and it wouldn't matter how busy I was the fact that he took time to buy and deliver flowers to me is sweet and he deserves a thank you. Maybe your girlfriend just isn't ready for a relationship especially if she broke up with you for being scared, doesn't sound like she appreciates the things that you do for her.....maybe get a new girl?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Giving flowers is meant to brighten someone's day and let them know you care. You make it sound as though the person must promptly call to say thanks. You are reading a book into the fact that she did not call or text you when YOU felt she should. She may have been thrilled and decided to wait until it was later in the day and she was finshed with her studies to call you and make love to you on the phone. I think the reaction you posted cheapened the flower giving and tarnished the intent.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You sound really annoying to me. If you offer someone a gift, it shouldn't be with an expectation. Plus you said it yourself. She's grown distant. Back off. Sounds like she's ready to break up.

  • CoeyG
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    So, rather than sending her the flowers to give her a boost to her day you just sent them to get a response? No wonder she broke up with you for 4 moths...I never would have gone back.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Well,I honestly don't think she loves you.I think she might like you a lot or be interested in a relationship,but I highly doubt she loves you.

    If my boyfriend sent me flowers unexpectedly,I don't care how busy I am,I would smile,have a laugh and call to say thanks.

  • Kaia
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I have to admit...if my boyfriend did that, I'd be on the phone immediately doing the "oooh" thing.

    Honestly, it sounds like she's distancing herself again. If she breaks up with you again....move on.

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