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Have you found you love your husband more and more as time goes on ?

41 replies

Redrobinbobbin · 11/03/2023 09:11

Esp if you’ve been together many many years like over 20/25 years plus
it’s weird how relationships can go through hard times, Great times, ill health etc
so it’s not always been easy
but I feel more attached to him than I did before

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CanIusethisnameplease · 11/03/2023 10:15

Yes I do

we have been together since we were 15

but he is so dependable and he supports me in 95% of everything I do

looking round at relationships around me , I know I’m lucky that he’s kind , hands on with the kids , puts evey last penny he has into the family (although he did buy some named brand cereal at work yesterday that was a fortune when we had so much bread from the olio lady lol) and his spare time isn’t spent smoking or drinking or drugs, he’s down on the allotment growing carrots.

tbf if I could teach him to pick up his socks from wherever he throws them and wash up without being asked he would be perfect haha

CBG34 · 11/03/2023 10:20

Been with my DH 13 years and married for 5, he truly is my other half! I'm grateful every day for being able to share life's ups and downs with him. Our relationship has definitely evolved and gone through different seasons (both good and bad) but we always seem to come through stronger together

Looking forward to many more adventures to come and hope we can hit the 20/25 year mark just as happily as you op!

DutchKatje · 11/03/2023 10:22

Yes. 20 years married.

Marchforward · 11/03/2023 10:22

sexnotgenders · 11/03/2023 10:10

Completely relate to this. Also been with my DH for 20 years and we have a just turned 2 year old and I'm pregnant with the next. At the moment I spend a lot of my time shouting at him, but I know that's just the tiredness and stress of kids/being pregnant. I know deep in my heart he's the most amazing man and I will never stop loving him, even if I'd like to punch him in the face quite a lot right now 😂

We are further along. Our youngest is 3 but only occasionally sleeps through and things are improving. I highly recommend you both read the book ‘How not to hate your husband after kids.’

Tidsleytiddy · 11/03/2023 10:24

TheClash2023 · 11/03/2023 09:36

My best friend. Couldn't imagine life without him

This x

Butterflywing · 11/03/2023 10:46

Yes, early parenthood was tough with different parenting styles, we are from different countries.

But he is my soulmate, he is kind and makes me laugh everyday, he organises fabulous treats for me and is a fantastic father and is very good looking, loyal and dependable.

Actually our youngest daughter let us know only recently that years ago when she was at primary school she used to overhear the female staff discussing him and how gorgeous they thought he was after doing the school drop offs.

She said it embarrassed her so much so I don't imagine they knew they were being overheard. I asked what did they say? and she said they would get excited and say 'oh look, Mr Butterflywing is here!'And make squealy noises, giggling like school girls.

One woman at the schoolgate made her intentions clear to him once and he came home saying he was going to try and keep his distance.

Then she used to ring me up all the time and I invited her over a few times but she couldn't keep her eyes off him so had to stop.

I have never once been worried about him straying because he is not that type. It's all quite funny really and I tease him alot 🥰

JunkinDonuts · 11/03/2023 10:47

Yes. Married just over 40 years and we've had some tough stuff over the years that would have broke many others up, but we've faced it head on and got each other through it.
He's always put me and our kids first.
I absolutely adore him.

NeedWineNow · 11/03/2023 10:54

Yes. Married for 26 years. I have put him through the mill so much, mainly due to my excessive health anxiety, and he never complains or makes me feel bad. We've had our arguments (mainly when strong drink has been taken - ahem) but there is noone I'd rather be with. We have fun times, and enjoy being with friends and family, but are just as happy with our own company. Both retired now and thoroughly enjoying it.

He is the kindest person I know, supportive and loyal, does most of the cooking and probably more than his fair share of the housework. I can park him with the ironing board in front of Sky Sports and he's as happy as Larry!

Reading numerous threads on here about people complaining about their partners and some appalling behaviour I know that I am very lucky to have him.

katieak · 11/03/2023 10:56

Absolutely. Together nearly 20 years and i definitely love him more now than ever. We've been through some tough stuff but always come out the other side and feel stronger for it. Don't get me wrong, there are times I could murder him but it never lasts (I'm sure he feels the same way!). I know that he has my back no matter what and vice versa. Fully appreciate we are very lucky.

Marty897 · 11/03/2023 10:57

Been together nearly 19 years (met at 19). We’ve had ups and downs over the years, but always loved him and it’s definitely deepened. We have young kids now and we are tired, stressed and don’t have as much as time together as we used to obviously. I look forward to them being a bit older so we can spend some more time together!

OnTheRunWithMannyMontana · 11/03/2023 11:00

15 years here and yes I love him more everyday. After a sudden illness 2 years ago left me in a wheelchair he takes such good care of me. He is my rock. I mean he still drives me insane sometimes (don't they all) but there is nobody I would rather have a daft argument with that usually ends up in us in hysterics.

frostyfeb · 11/03/2023 11:01

Together 25 years, it's been very up and down, but really think he's my best friend, we do have fun together as a family, family is our biggest priority. I know I'm a difficult person, struggled with my weight over the years, but he is 100% supportive of me and we work as a team. I really enjoy sex together. And love spending time together. Now I know what he's like as a person, and a father, husband I definitely love him more than I did. I LOVE my kids but also can't wait to have time just us again

knittingaddict · 11/03/2023 11:07

Yes. It helps that my insticts were right and he is indeed a decent, honest, lovely man and my best friend. Been married nearly 40 years now.

Mammyloveswine · 11/03/2023 11:18

overjean · 11/03/2023 09:18

Complete opposite here. Baffled how i ended up with someone i don't even really like.

Same. It's tough.

HappyMe6 · 28/04/2023 17:53

Been with my husband for 40 years, he’s my rock, I wouldn’t change him for all the money in the world. My second husband and my last.

AnyFucker · 28/04/2023 17:58

Married for 30 years and he is the best person I know.

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