What's the nicest thing your DH has ever said to you that wasn't romantic

[boddtm]

DH pottering around the house this PM
"I was just upstairs and the kids were in their rooms with the doors open and I could see them just being happy in their rooms. I'm happy - we have a good life"
Was ridiculously happy about this- it wasn't at all romantic but has made the crap we've been through together - and there's been a lot- all melt away.

"You're the best person I know"
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" I love our little family"

Wore my hair up and he said I should do it more often because I had a nice shaped face!

Ah I love this thread. We rub along quite unromantically most of the time and he shows his affection in practical ways. Most recently when I was having a hard time at work he told me I could just leave if I wanted and that we would manage. The pressure just fell away knowing that he had my back.
Also the kindest thing he did was change my sanitary towel after my first c section during my shakes, as well as dealing with the first nappy. He was a real trooper and I’ll never forget this. He does massively step up when needed.

DP, completely out of the blue, said to me that I'm the strongest and bravest person he knows.
I have mental health problems and frequently feel wobbly and vulnerable after years of sexual and emotional abuse as a child. And I don't often (if ever) feel brave or strong. It made me feel wonderful to hear that from him.

Such a lovely thread
My dp always writes the most lovely things in cards and wells up when I get him a nice card
Once when he was really poorly he said no one has ever looked after me the way you do and was quite emotional
Not emotional normally

My DH said that living with me was "like being wrapped in velvet...".

“You are amazing!”

I’d just howled, vomited and sobbed through a 20 hour labour. I didn’t feel at all amazing, but it was nice to know that someone thought I was.

He commented on how kids always warm to me straight away and then added 'I think it's because you are so pretty and have a really lovely smile, it makes them like you straight away'

Oh lord he does say some lovely things now I think about it ...

"Shall I run you a bath? You look tired".

"Go out & have fun, I'll put the kids to bed".

"You are an amazing mum. "

"Everything will be alright, it's you and me against the world. "

"You make me laugh so much."

"I honestly don't know what I'd do without you......"

It's pretty amazing how much we can argue at times really when I think about how lovely he can be!
Marriage eh?! 🙄🤣

DH used to put toothpaste on my toothbrush before he left for work (started before me) so I’d know he was thinking of me .

On a daily basis he tells our children that they are lucky to have me because I'm the best mum in the world. I often feel like I'm just winging it and hoping it all works out, but he has complete faith in me. It helps.

I was offered a job with a lot more money recently, but it meant being away from home a lot. I was feeling sick about it as DTs are in their final year at school and I just want the last chance to be a mum and make spag bol and have chats and hugs before they go off to uni. DH realised i was anxious about it and said, 'Don't take it. Your happiness is far more important. We'll muddle through. You want to be there for the boys so it's fine.' I knew he was quite excited at the prospect of more money coming in, so I was incredibly touched he said it and all my stress just lifted overnight.

DH brings me porridge and coffee in bed every morning because I hate getting up.

He tells me he’s proud of me all the time.

When I come downstairs ready for work he says, ‘look at my beautiful girl!’

I’m 45...

People always comment on how beautiful our little girls is and my partner always gives the same reply "you should see her mum and you will see why she's so beautiful" funny thing is she is the spit of her dad, blonde and blue eyes, I'm brunette and brown eyed, still makes me smile though!

My FIL died before I met my DH. He always says 'dad would have loved you'.

These are lovely. Great thread!

My dh is about as romantic as a lump of wood.
One night I was sat on our bed trying to calm down our screening new born ds. I starting singing a Bon Jovi song to him and he settled. My dh stood watching without me realising and said “you were born to be a mum”
After 6 years ttc & many mc’s that will always be the best thing he’s ever said to me.

** screaming

Fuck now I'm crying, these are lovely

He tells me he is proud of me and he tells other people that too which is is so lovely.
That I am a hard worker
That I am a great mum
And once "you do keep a nice house" 😆 wasn't sure whether to kiss him or brain him!

Aww, these are lovely. My much-missed late DH did say lots of romantic stuff but my favourite memory of non-romantic things was when he would smile fondly at his lunch plate and tell me "you're really good at cheese sandwiches"

In the pub once DH told one of his best friends that he wouldn’t change a thing about me. The best friend shared this the day after DH died when I was exhausted and racked with guilt because I didn’t think I’d been the perfect carer at the end of his life. It meant the world.

DH bought me a metronome once (I’d just got a second hand piano and wanted one) and the label on it said:

“I got you a present because I love you. I can’t think of a better reason for doing anything”

I was so loved. I miss him desperately but I lavish that love on our children every day.

Whenever I'm stressed and overwhelmed my DP just pulls me in for a hug and says "it's going to be okay", I'm such a worrier that he knows I find it hard to believe but he always, always says it and funnily enough, it always turns out to be okay.

The nicest thing he's ever said to me was when we found out my Mum's cancer was terminal. As soon as I told him, he said "we'll move back to your hometown as soon as possible". He was gearing up for a promotion but he was willing to drop his entire life to support me and my Mum, and I didn't even need to suggest it, he just said "don't you worry about us, just focus on the now. You and me have got the rest of our lives to spend together".

I'm nominating this for Classics. It's a lovely reminder of all the good men in the world

@boddtm hello again! so not only do you have an adorable dog you have a fabulous husband and idea for a thread. Hopefully you will soon have a thread with in Classics too, if you don't already.