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Re: Show HN: I created an app for you to be a more unpredictable romantic partner

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Post by rsynnott »

delusional wrote: post #8
zcw100 wrote: post #5

I can just see it, “Did you buy me these flowers I was it that stupid app?”

If your SO would be annoyed at your romantic gesture because you got the idea from an app you might have other problems in that relationship. Generally, I find women appreciate the gesture, even if the idea isn't entirely original. People just like that you think about them.

I mean, if a robot told you to do it, then I would be inclined to argue that it’s _not a gesture.

> People just like that you think about them.

Indeed. The trouble here is that this rather seems like a _substitute_ for thinking about them.

Re: Show HN: I created an app for you to be a more unpredictable romantic partner

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Post by Hugsun »

delusional wrote: post #8
zcw100 wrote: post #5

I can just see it, “Did you buy me these flowers I was it that stupid app?”

If your SO would be annoyed at your romantic gesture because you got the idea from an app you might have other problems in that relationship. Generally, I find women appreciate the gesture, even if the idea isn't entirely original. People just like that you think about them.

My SO is very grateful for flowers she tells me to buy. I second your statement.

Re: Show HN: I created an app for you to be a more unpredictable romantic partner

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Post by pjerem »

personjerry wrote: post #29

One of the most important characteristics in a partner is authenticity. If they didn't think of getting you flowers themself (and had to use an app), is that real?

I’d say yes. We are all flawed. It’s not because you are busy or because your brain is tired that you don’t love your partner.

Being spontaneous requires energy. A lot of people lack energy but still loves their partner.

Following the prompt isn’t mandatory, just take it as a source of inspiration for when you want to be kind but have no idea.

Re: Show HN: I created an app for you to be a more unpredictable romantic partner

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Post by outop »

delusional wrote: post #8
zcw100 wrote: post #5

I can just see it, “Did you buy me these flowers I was it that stupid app?”

If your SO would be annoyed at your romantic gesture because you got the idea from an app you might have other problems in that relationship. Generally, I find women appreciate the gesture, even if the idea isn't entirely original. People just like that you think about them.

What "other problems in that relationship" do you think they might have?

Doing little surprises for someone, texting them to wish them a good day, etc, is a form of signalling. People like it because they know that you are thinking about them randomly, and that you care how they're doing. If you're simply using an app reminder to do stuff in order to grind relationship points, it has a completely different meaning.

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