Renee Zellweger’s Sweetie Says “Ladies Buy Men Flowers!” It Works
By Jill Brooke
In terms of romance, the power of the flower was working with auto expert Ant Anstead. The TV host arrived home to a bouquet of white roses and it not only melted his heart but turbocharged his affection for live-in girlfriend Renee Zellweger.
“Ladies…Trust Me On This! Buy Men Flowers!”
Along with the white roses was a sweet note that said “Welcome home, sweet man!! I love you,” The cute couple have been together since 2021. The British Celebrity IOU:Joyride host and the Oscar winning actress live in California but have recently been in England while she films “Bridget Jones:Mad About the Boy” which hits theaters Valentine’s Day.
Research also supports Anstead’s sentiments.
According to a behavioral study conducted by Rutgers University researcher Holly Hale and psychology professor Jeannette Haviland-Jones, the men who receive flowers demonstrated increased eye contact in conversation, stood in closer proximity to the researchers and produced more positive smiles than men in the study group who didn’t receive flowers.
Therefore brainy babe’s like Zellweger are smart to buy her man flowers.
“When it comes to receiving flowers, men and women are on the same playing field,” wrote Haviland-Jones. “It seems that we all express extraordinary delight and an increase in our social behavior.”
But guess what? According to a study by Interflora, only 12% of men said they receive flowers in their lifetime. Another study from Society of America Florists found that 60% of men would like to receive flowers.
We wanted to change that a bit and saw what happened when we gave men flowers in NYC. Not only did it spark conversation but perhaps started new rituals.
While Zellweger chose white flowers – which in the language of flowers means pure love – perhaps consider tropical flowers like anthurium.
If you are in a new relationship, mention how the blue iris is aligned with hope and faith for the future.
A card could accompany just one black lily with the words, “You are as rare a find as a black calla lily.” If you want to add another dimension, pair it with a dark purple tulip, which represents nobility and royalty. We should always treat those we love like royalty. Maybe also include a chrysanthemum which means hope for the future and the ability to be resilient, which all relationships need.
Plus with roses now bred in such a variety of colors – with many meanings – that is also always a safe and good choice. As Renee now knows.
Throughout history, flowers have been used effectively for seduction. Renee may be channeling both Cleopatra and Elizabeth Taylor. So ladies, start buying your man flowers
That supports our belief that no act of kindness is wasted and that love will bloom around flowers.
Jill Brooke is a former CNN correspondent, Post columnist and editor-in-chief of Avenue and Travel Savvy magazine. She is an author and the editorial director of FPD and a contributor to Florists Review magazine. She also won the 2023 AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers.) Merit Award for showing how flowers impact history, news and culture
Photo Credit: Ant Anstead Instagram