flowers

Dear Lucia,

I went out with a guy on a first date. He was incredible. He is not very good looking, but his personality shined through. The next day I got the bright idea of sending flowers as a way to say thank you for a wonderful date. Needless to say, we are no longer dating. Is sending flowers to a man still a big no-no? Lilly

Dear Lilly,

You're right - it was a bright idea. Just kidding! What were you thinking? Of course sending a guy flowers is still a no-no – unless he's your long term boyfriend or husband.  When a man receives flowers from a woman he barely knows, he feels emasculated and you've just killed the chase that men love.  You've told him, "I'm yours" before he's even had a a chance to know if he wants you to be his.

A simple, "Thank you. I had a nice time." at the end of the date would have sufficed. Stop trying so hard!