To those who have posted in despair or disgust - I ask you gals what efforts have you put forward to train you man? Does it take an old widower like me to point out what you already should know? If you are in love with a male, then you have chosen him, and it is up to you to teach him as well. You have a guy that has a thick skull of mush that you must mold into what pleases you. You can not afford to be subtle about the things that you think are important. He does not see things like you do, the empty spot in the corner for a new plant is to him a place to set a beer while he's watching the game.
If you have a Huny you're are loved from the heart, guys pretty much think their paycheck and continued presence is a clear and convincing statement to that effect, How bout pointing out some of what you do for them in a pleasant and loving way? Like "Baby what so you think of this dish I made for you? I spent 6hrs on the internet finding this recipe....Is it too spicy??"
or with a deep sigh, oh sweetie I so miss having flowers on the table in the winter time (forlorn sigh)
See Dogised hasn't been trained at all as he's buying a basket with 'practical' stuff included for valentines day, did his huny ever give him 'The Briefing'? No cords, No appliances, No tools, on Valentines Day, Anniversary, Mothers Day, Birthdays, or Christmas?
Miss Take - If you'd do your training you would have flowers everyday, including Valentines day. Put the empty vase where he can see it, when he is close by sidle up close to him and look him straight in the eye and say "Sweetie, do you see that vase over there?" When he says yes why? U say "Do you see the problem with it?" He will then give it closer inspection and reply no what's the matter, is it cracked ? Broken? U say"No sweetie it's Empty." Then bat your eyes at him and pout. He will then understand, It might take a few iterations of this one but eventually he will began to do Vase Maintenance and refill it when you empty it.
Just remember Task Condition and Standard and train to proficiency. Hoooah!