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We all make mistakes. Sometimes, words are not enough to show you’re sincerely sorry for having hurt someone with words, actions, or in some other way.
Many people recommend using gifts to apologize. However, we’re not very sure if apology gifts are always good for a relationship. Ask your significant other (only when things are going well) if a bouquet of flowers delivered to their office would please them while they’re still upset after a fight. Their response is probably going to be “No.” In fact, the gesture may rub them the wrong way. It may make them feel that they are expected to forgive you when they’re not ready yet.
But it is possible to use flowers effectively to show your feelings. It will work as long as you don’t expect to be forgiven right away. Often, we don’t understand the unstated desires and feelings of another person, no matter how much we care about them. They may also be unable to express their hurt to you fully. Here, our florists make suggestions to help you navigate the tricky situation with flowers.
Deliver It in Person
Show that you don’t expect to be forgiven right away. Make it clear that the flowers are a gesture of humbled repentance, not appeasement. Don’t send the bouquet to their office; find a way to deliver the flowers in person. This allows them to see your sincerity and may help remind them of their good feelings for you.
Prepare Their Favorite Flowers
A simple, artistic bouquet of their favorite flowers may please them more than an expensive bouquet of exotic flowers. You cannot put a price on hurt feelings. Sometimes, simple works best.
Choose Flowers with Meaning, If Necessary
If your significant other appreciates the meaning of flowers, choose blooms with significance. Tulips, for instance, are happy flowers associated with spring and new beginnings. White tulips signify forgiveness and say, “I’m sorry.” Lily of the valley represents a return to happiness, but it’s fragile and delicate, so handle with care. Yellow roses, rather than red, are better for an apology since they’re sunny and friendly. Carnations are lovely flowers that, in the language of love, mean fascination with the loved one.
Say You’re Sorry
It’s not always easy to say you’re sorry, but if you want your relationship to recover and be stronger, you have to say it. Make your apology simple and humble. Say you’re sorry in a kind and thoughtful way. Funny readymade apology cards don’t always work; they may relieve tension momentarily, but the person you’ve hurt may resent it as a distraction.
In the end, time, patience, and kindness will help your sincerity reach the one you love. Sorry flowers will help you break the ice. Good luck!
