The scientific benefits behind giving flowers
Flowers have always been given to show affection and thought for loved ones, whether it’s a yellow flower for friendship or a dark red rose for that special someone, but for some reason men are often not on the receiving end of a bouquet.
‘Flowers are for girls’ is not the case anymore. Today’s progressive society continues to challenge gender norms, so why not start with buying him flowers.
Buying loved ones flowers has scientific benefits as well as emotional ones.
According to About Flowers, 80% of Americans feel happy when they receive flowers, but in the long term buying your loved ones flowers is beneficial too.
The science shows that over a 10 month study participants who received flowers felt happier and were less affected by depression and anxiety, and instead felt higher life satisfaction.
“Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy,” said Dr. Haviland-Jones. “Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being.”
Besides the life benefits, giving gifts or tokens of affection helps create strong connections, flower companies are making an effort to insure men are not cut out of the picture.
“The perfect flower for boyfriend delivery could be a single rose or a fun wrapped leaf vase with touches of rose, A single rose for him may be all that you need. It’s a gift that’s unique, and just enough, to make him smile without feeling pressured by it. With any of these roses for boyfriends, it can be your turn to sweep him off his feet.” -Sendflowers.com
Many women wish and pray for their significant others to buy them flowers without a thought of ‘have I ever bought him flowers.’ Christine Jones, a relationship and love related writer, talks about her first time buying flowers for a man, and how that expectation should be equal.
“I believe that women should put just as much effort into making their partner feel special as their man does. After all, successful relationships are about the give and take– not just taking,” Jones said.
According to the American Society of Florists 60% of men enjoy receiving flowers.
“The reasoning behind gifting a man with flowers is quite simple: you want to show him that you love and appreciate him,” Jones said.
Flowers build connections and create happiness as well as other long term benefits, so the science says you should buy him flowers.