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Let's have a thread in praise of our fantastic spouses

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FlibbedyFlobbedyFloo · 14/08/2023 14:58

The thread asking why anyone ever gets married triggered lots of responses about how women who are in great relationships simply don't post here. So, let's change that and have a post about our great spouses.

So, I'll start with mine:

He's kind, strong, supportive. He "gets" me and totally understands the complexity of my relationship with my narcissistic mother. He's great with kids, even though we don't have any and never will. He's kind to animals. He's a hard worker and has also volunteered as a sports coach for over 25 years. He's fun, he's generous. He is my number one cheerleader and has encouraged me to succeed at things I thought I could never do. He does more than his fair share in the house without ever being asked. He cooks, cleans and irons. He takes care of the garden. He doesn't complain when I react strangely to events as a result of my childhood trauma. He's affectionate and loves snuggling on the sofa.

He may not be perfect, but he's perfect for me!

[Title edited by MNHQ at OP's request]

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DanceWithTheBigBoysAgain · 14/08/2023 15:04

He's lovely but if he leaves his socks on the bathroom floor one more time I'll bash him with the loo brush? Or is that not the sort of threat you meant? Grin

coreas · 14/08/2023 15:13

Mine is a rare specimen. He is almost certainly autistic and not a dickhead.

AnchorWHAT · 14/08/2023 15:15

He is my best friend, the first one I want to call when something good happens and the first one I want to call if something bad happens.
He is fun, sexy, beautiful to look at, generous, supportive, but most of he loves me 😀
practically he does his share, he does have a weird hobby that usually comes first but to be fair I knew this when I married him. He hogs the tv when there is football on, he never plumps the cushions at night and cant make the bed neatly, our adult sons adore him, he brews great beer, never questions anything I do, or what I spend, respects my veiws and is such good company….. I love him a lot 😳

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SaleOfTwoTitties · 14/08/2023 15:17

Mine just mended a door catch. Then went to pick up dc, saying "I'll go, you have a rest".

SpamFrittersYouSay · 14/08/2023 15:18

We are the best of friends and cannot imagine life without him.
Married 32 years but together longer.

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FlibbedyFlobbedyFloo · 14/08/2023 15:21

DanceWithTheBigBoysAgain · 14/08/2023 15:04

He's lovely but if he leaves his socks on the bathroom floor one more time I'll bash him with the loo brush? Or is that not the sort of threat you meant? Grin

I reported my typo to MN and they kindly corrected it!

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MaidOfSteel · 14/08/2023 15:24

I never thought I could love, or anyone could love me, till my husband. He is my world.

Seasidemumma77 · 14/08/2023 15:25

My dp is the kindest, supportive, and most thoughtful man I have ever met. He knows just when to make me laugh, and when I need a great big bear hug. He gives my dc his time and attention, offers them advice/guidance, but has never tried to force a step-father relationship on them (teenagers).

He makes me smile every single day.

chicke09 · 14/08/2023 15:30

He is fun, kind and thoughtful. Always offering to help with our child, the housework, driving, cooking. He truly is my best friend and I can depend on him and trust him with everything.

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FlibbedyFlobbedyFloo · 14/08/2023 15:47

Thanks, these are lovely. Keep them coming!

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SleepingStandingUp · 14/08/2023 15:50

He has a great wife and he appreciates her by swapping out for childcare when they've been up really early, making her coffee because she always forgets to make one, he respects her and shows it by pulling his fair share of chores in the house and appreciating how hard it can be looking after the children he impregnated her with

Longlive · 14/08/2023 15:57

Mine, 8 years younger than me. Took on a son only 9 years younger than him.

Brilliant Dad and now Grandad.

But most if all in the 25 years since we met I've gone from the main breadwinner to being disabled and unable to work.

He has just picked up the slack, doing over time, cares for me, does majority if housework and never complains.

Isn't the sort to proclaim undying love in words but does in actions everyday.

I love him very much and don't know what I woukd do without him.

Multipleexclamationmarks · 14/08/2023 15:58

He is mine and I am his and can't imagine any other way. We are a team, there's no mine or his when it comes to chores, childcare or money.
He tells me he adores me by making my life easier and better. He makes brews, brings treats home (random sugar waffles today) buy me gifts I actually love for no reason.
He holds my hand and my heart.
Really wish he'd stop farting though 🤣

QueenPoppyTroll · 14/08/2023 16:00

He soothes my soul.

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FlibbedyFlobbedyFloo · 14/08/2023 16:01

QueenPoppyTroll · 14/08/2023 16:00

He soothes my soul.

Love this. Mine does too

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UsingChangeofName · 14/08/2023 16:04

My rock.

He's absolutely not perfect - but then, nor, by a long way, am I. The thing is, we recognise that.

TeenDivided · 14/08/2023 16:07

He is my rock. He is funny and kind.
During Covid when DD2 went under nearly dragging me under too he kept us afloat.
We are a team.
26 years and counting.

MaisyMary77 · 14/08/2023 16:16

He’s my rock. Married 23 years, together almost 30. He’s kind, generous, funny and sexy! He’s always there for me and I’ll always be there for him.

Guiltyfeethavegotnorhythm0 · 14/08/2023 16:16

We just get each other , it's me and him against the world ❤

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