Find a Glass Rose Near Mesa AZ - Bonus Points!

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the search for a glass rose in Mesa, Arizona, exploring various options for purchasing such an item locally. The conversation touches on the motivations behind choosing a glass rose over real flowers, as well as the implications of gift-giving in romantic relationships, particularly among younger individuals.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests calling upscale gift shops in Mesa, noting the popularity of glass flowers and their affordability unless they are highly realistic.
  • Another mentions that Dollar Tree may have glass roses available nearby.
  • Several participants question the choice of a glass rose, proposing that real roses might be a better option, especially considering their symbolic meaning.
  • There is a discussion about the practicality of glass versus real flowers, with some arguing that a glass rose could symbolize fragility in a relationship.
  • One participant highlights the specific color preferences of the recipient, suggesting that florists might have roses in various colors, including alternatives to green.
  • Some participants humorously suggest alternatives to a glass rose, including plastic flowers or even unconventional gifts like fruit.
  • Towards the end, the conversation shifts to the relationship dynamics of a 15-year-old, with some expressing skepticism about the longevity of young love.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the appropriateness of a glass rose versus real flowers, with no clear consensus on the best choice. The discussion also reflects differing views on the significance of gifts in young relationships.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference the potential for glass roses to break and the implications of choosing a fragile symbol for a relationship. There are also comments about the timing of gift acquisition and the challenges of finding specific colors in flowers.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals looking for gift ideas, particularly in the context of young relationships, as well as those exploring the symbolism of different types of flowers.

  • #31
he's 15. I doubt his relationship will make it a year. I doubt I'm seeing his mother in a year.
 
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tribdog said:
he's 15. I doubt his relationship will make it a year. I doubt I'm seeing his mother in a year.
Darn! Still not carpet-broken?
 
  • #33
tribdog said:
I doubt I'm seeing his mother in a year.

Uh oh, fatal last words! :biggrin:
 

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