By: Jason Flowers

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A Valentine’s Day Guide To Rose Colors And What You ‘re Really Saying

If you ‘ve ever bought someone roses, you ‘ve almost certainly stopped to consider, “What am I saying with these?” And that ‘s because, over the years, roses have developed their own language. Each rose color and combination comes with it ‘s own symbolic meaning and clear intentions.

Here is a handy guide to help make sure you ‘re saying exactly what you want this Valentine ‘s Day.


RED

Traditional Meaning: Romance, True Love

What you ‘re really saying: “I hope this isn ‘t awkward, but I love you.”

YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Friendship, Get Well

What you ‘re really saying: “Hey friend, I hope you eventually stop being sick.”

ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Enthusiasm, Passion

What you ‘re really saying: “THESE ARE FLOWERS!”

RED + YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Romance + Get Well

What you ‘re really saying: “The store was out of the orange ones.”

PINK

Traditional Meaning: Gratitude, Appreciation

What you ‘re really saying: “You better fucking thank me for these roses, Linda. They cost $32.”

WHITE

Traditional Meaning: Marriage, Spirituality

What you ‘re really saying: “Here, hold these while we get married.”

WHITE + ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Marriage + Enthusiasm

What you ‘re really saying: “HERE! HOLD THESE WHILE WE GET MARRIED!”

RED + PINK + WHITE

Traditional Meaning: Romance + Gratitude + Marriage

What you ‘re really saying: “Thank you for helping me to get my green card.”

LAVENDER

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment, Love at First Sight

What you ‘re really saying: “I know we just met, but I ‘ve actually been stalking you for years.”

LAVENDER + YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment + Get Well

What you ‘re really saying: “Your face makes me sick.”

LAVENDER + WHITE + ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment + Marriage + Enthusiasm

What you ‘re really saying: “We ‘re in Vegas. Let ‘s fuckin ‘ do this!”

RED + YELLOW + ORANGE + PINK + WHITE + LAVENDER

Traditional Meaning: Romance + Friendship + Enthusiasm + Gratitude + Marriage + Enchantment

What you ‘re really saying: “Hey honey, think maybe we could try anal?”

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