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To ask for nice things

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OnlyYellowRoses · 14/02/2024 06:54

about your husband/wife/partner that make you get the warm, fuzzy glow? Or things they do for you that just make you feel safe and loved?

There's always loads of threads about horrible partners but I'm feeling the love on Valentine's Day so thought a nice thread would make for good morning reading 😊

I'll start, together 4.5 years, married 7 months.

He brings me a coffee every morning.
He is always optimistic and sees the good in everything and everyone.
He works hard in the NHS and was incredible throughout Covid.
He's loved my children like his own from the day he met them.
His sense of humour and love of Dad jokes is insatiable.
He can't dance but always goes for it anyway.
He sings, quite well actually but will only do it for me and not in public.
He builds me up when I have no confidence.

Your turn please?
P.S The Daily Mail are wankers 😬

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OnlyYellowRoses · 14/02/2024 08:50

Hoglet70 · 14/02/2024 07:44

My DH is a much nicer person than me, he looks after us all and makes me laugh and is my best mate and partner in crime. Yeah, he does stuff that annoys me but I wouldn't swap him. He's just bought me coffee in bed so I'm very fond of him at this precise moment lol.

This is a nice thread. Not all men are twats.

That's what I was aiming for, a nice appreciation thread for all the partners who are good to their other halves Smile

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JubileeJumps · 14/02/2024 08:44

When my best friend died unexpectedly and there was a train strike and I was alone at the hospital he got a train as far as he could then ran the rest of the way to get to me.
He never gets me flowers always forgets anniversaries but when I needed him he got to me and that is worth everything.

WizardinTraining · 14/02/2024 08:39

My other half is a genuinely good person who thinks I’m the best thing ever despite evidence to the contrary 😂 He’s kind, funny and thoughtful and would do literally anything for me, he makes me feel so special and just gets me. It took me years to find him but I feel so lucky - we met on Tinder so there’s hope for anyone disillusioned with OLD.

MamaToABeautifulBoy · 14/02/2024 07:59

My DH is incredible. He’s flying high in his career but won’t take a promotion if it means being away from home too much. His favourite thing to do is be with his family. He loves us all so deeply. He does so much for me. He leaves me love notes when he goes out, constantly tells me how much he loves me. Seeing him with our son and how much he adores him is just the most heartwarming thing. He makes me feel like the most beautiful woman on earth and most importantly, loves me for me and accepts me for who I am, the good and the bad. He’s just a good man who I quite frankly, worship!

love this thread. It’s important to note that despite what many on Mumsnet might purport, a lot of men are decent, loving human beings. I’m hoping my little boy grows into one.

mambojambodothetango · 14/02/2024 07:50

The best thing about my DH is his absolute conviction that this is what he wants. I had a previous long term boyfriend who wavered and it was exhausting. DH is solid as a rock and that is what i need.

Containerhome · 14/02/2024 07:46

My dh recognises how bloody hard I work. (As does he) I don't like receiving gifts etc as I am shy about receiving them and just think money can be spent on other things, especially with 4 kids.

But, he always tells me how hard I work, we work, and we thank each other and reaffirm our gratitude to each other. He also tells others people how much I do etc and I like that. I feel appreciated.

midgetastic · 14/02/2024 07:45

Tea or coffee in bed seems a common feature . He's snoring again but he brought me tea when my alarm went off

Hoglet70 · 14/02/2024 07:44

My DH is a much nicer person than me, he looks after us all and makes me laugh and is my best mate and partner in crime. Yeah, he does stuff that annoys me but I wouldn't swap him. He's just bought me coffee in bed so I'm very fond of him at this precise moment lol.

This is a nice thread. Not all men are twats.

Pocoyoismyhomeboy · 14/02/2024 07:43

My DH stays home all day with the kids and works at night so I can work during the day.

He tells me I'm beautiful constantly, even when I look like a pile of rubbish.

When we're not together, he texts me to tell me he loves me.

He makes all the cups of tea.

He cooks all the dinners.

He js showing our children what a good husband and father looks like. He showers me and our children with love.

Iwouldratherbemuckingout · 14/02/2024 07:38

My lovely fiancé sends me back to bed if he's up first, brings me up a cup of tea. Is the kindest person I know, so supportive and makes me laugh every day. I can be completely myself, knowing I am loved deeply and totally accepted for who I am. He's emotionally available. He's an absolute keeper but took me till I was 55 to find him!

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OnlyYellowRoses · 14/02/2024 07:33

C1N1C · 14/02/2024 07:17

lol, I started a thread like this when I started and it went down like a lead balloon... let's hope this gains more traction.

I admire my wife's passion. She's extremely good at what she does, and hearing hearing her in meetings is like a force of nature. I truly believe she could do anything she puts her mind to, and i get that 'warm, fuzzy feeling' just watching her in action.

Oh no really? Maybe the vipers nest was the wrong place for me to post then!

Sounds like your wife is very passionate about what she does.

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C1N1C · 14/02/2024 07:17

lol, I started a thread like this when I started and it went down like a lead balloon... let's hope this gains more traction.

I admire my wife's passion. She's extremely good at what she does, and hearing hearing her in meetings is like a force of nature. I truly believe she could do anything she puts her mind to, and i get that 'warm, fuzzy feeling' just watching her in action.