You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop asking me to buy her flowers?

Flowers may seem like the quintessential romantic gesture, but I find them shallow and impractical. Their beauty is fleeting, and it feels forced when I’m expected to give them.

I believe that expressions of love should stem from spontaneity rather than obligation. Doing things out of your own will reflects a deeper connection than just meeting expectations.

Read at www.theguardian.com