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to ask you what made you fall in love with your dp?

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PiperRose · 13/02/2014 09:09

There's been loads of threads about awful DP's. Let's hear some nice stories, it's Valentine's Day tomorrow, come on ladies and gents share the love.

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chocolatesolveseverything · 13/02/2014 12:49

DH is the cleverest and most interesting man I've ever met. I also feel more comfortable and secure with him than anyone else. He's supported me through my pnd with such kindness and patience, and brought light to dark days with his overwhelming love for me and our baby DS. He's also handsome.

Lagoonablue · 13/02/2014 12:49

His freckles.

SaucyJack · 13/02/2014 12:51

I met him in the pub through mutual friends. He asked me how my evening was going. I was very drunk and shouted at him that I was bored and demanded that he immediately came outside with me to climb a tree...... and like a true gent he did Grin

TheresLotsOfFarmyardAnimals · 13/02/2014 12:54

His kind nature. He always does the good and honorable thing. I trust that he would never try to hurt me and loves me wholeheartedly.

He is now an amazing father and husband and I'm proud to be his wife. He's my best friend.

Stinkystinkypoopoohead · 13/02/2014 13:36

my lovely boy, makes me laugh like a drain, makes me feel safe and loves his girls with all his heart. He is sensitive and kind and treats us all like princesses.

I can pinpoint the exact moment when I fell for him, it was about 40 minutes into our first actual date (after meeting on line and chatting for aaaaaaaaggggggges).

We went to a May Day street fair in a really picturesque little village, and as we were walking down the street holding hands, he stopped dead, just stared into my eyes and said "i'm really sorry Stinky, but the the sun is shining, the birds are singing, I can smell of candy floss and fried onions in the air, the sun is shining and I just have GOT to kiss you RIGHT now."

It was glorious and when I asked him why, it was just then? he said that he wanted to make the first perfect memory in the story of us, then added with a cheeky wink "that and I wanted to look down your top!"

Ladies, I'm planning on marrying him!! Grin

Ladies I nearly fainted at the loveliness and sincerity of it all

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bodygoingsouth · 13/02/2014 13:45

met him at 17 and fell in love instantly. he was fairly cheeky and didn't creep round me like the other lads. he told me my earrings were vile, they were, and I shouldn't smoke as I looked daft, I did.

started dating at 18. we grew up together have 4 children. been through him loosing his parents, us both thinking dd had been killed, she was badly injured but pulled through.

we have had 32 years and our fair shares of real highs and desperate lows. just celebrated our 50th birthdays and I would die for him in a heartbeat.

MiniTheMinx · 13/02/2014 13:56

SaucyJack Grin that made me laugh, I love climbing trees.

newestbridearound · 13/02/2014 14:37

We met 4 years ago and had only been dating very casually for about 4 months when I developed chronic fatigue syndrome. I went from having a full time job, active social life and being a bubbly, energetic person to someone who was bed bound 24/7, having to be fed and washed and unable to talk a lot of the time. Yet he stuck by me when in reality it was such early days it would have been easy for him to walk away. He'd come and visit every week even if I could only manage a 10 minute conversation (despite living two hours away), he helped me out with money, sent me flowers and letters to keep me going… in many ways he saved my life and kept me from just giving up.

His kindness in my darkest hours made me love him more than anything and through each relapse since he's been exactly the same. He's my carer and best friend as well as my DH and I wouldn't trade him for anything.

Plus he has a nice bum Grin

HandbagCrazy · 13/02/2014 14:59

It started when i met him and he made a joke about what i was wearing, but he did it with such kind eyes, i knew he was lovely.

I realised i loved him when we had a row and he shouted. I flinched (a reaction from prev relationship) and he was so horrified he just stopped and cuddled me.

And I knew I couldnt ever leave him when he turned up at just gone midnight on our first anniversary (at my uni halls) with a present to surprise me (and it turned out he'd had a nightmare getting there after his car broke down half way). Smile

SlightlyDampWellies · 13/02/2014 15:12

My ex used to be a real control freak and obsessed with my weight. I once ate a Jaffa cake, and that triggered a full on screaming session from him saying that I will put on weight, and he had to have a good looking woman on his arm and I was 'disrespecting' him by eating too much. I was 8 stone 4 then, and 5 ft 4.

The morning after our first night together, now-DH brought me a cup of coffee and a couple of Jaffa cakes 'because I thought you might like them'. He had no idea of Jaffa cake-gate with the ex, he just brought me something because I liked them. that was a major moment for me, and felt quite symbolic.

RainYourRottingMyDhaliaBulbs · 13/02/2014 15:31

What made me fall in love was also huge round eyes, like a kittens, gorgeous smile...I have never ever seen such an amazing smile, tall and handsome...my DH is far more beautiful than me .Blush

fluffyraggies · 13/02/2014 15:34

His eyes,
his smile,
his laugh,
his hands,
his honesty,
his passion,
his love,
his smell,
his mouth,
his kiss,
his integrity,
his innocence,
his muscles,
his strong hairy chest,
his sexy arse,
... and the way he still gently lifts my chin for a kiss ... just the way he did the very first time, 8 years ago xxxxx

i love you Mr.fluffyraggies :) :) :)

Trooperslane · 13/02/2014 15:41

He's my best friend

He is funny and cheeky

He's an amazing Dad

I'm so proud of him Grin

His chat up line was the cheesiest thing ever and he makes me laugh like a lunatic

MrsDavidBowie · 13/02/2014 15:43

Nice flat in posh area.
Company director. [Grin]

MorrisZapp · 13/02/2014 15:52

Blimey, are we all married to the same man? :)

DP was a one night stand, then a regular shag, then an official boyfriend but not a very good one. Luckily he was hot as fuck and I had nowt else going on so I hung about.

Somewhere around his early thirties he matured into a brilliant, kind, loving and loyal man. Best of all, I knew he would be an amazing dad but every day I am thrilled ans moved by just how amazing a dad he is.

I feel like I bought a dump, invested some time ans hard work, and now live in a palace :)

Xenadog · 13/02/2014 16:00

DP is just incredibly kind and he worships me - that in itself is enough to make me love him. However, he also makes me roar with laughter every day and he has the knack of making me laugh at myself when I am in the middle of a huff/rant. No one else has ever been able to do that.

There's lots I could say but basically we just "work!"

LaQueenOfHearts · 13/02/2014 16:08

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muppetthecow · 13/02/2014 16:18

He asked me my name in Klingon (oH ponglIj'e?) and I knew he was as big a geek as I am Grin

He's also incredibly supportive - I have a lot of self esteem issues after a previous EA relationship and he made me feel like I deserved to be loved. He still picks me up when I'm down.

MollyHooper · 13/02/2014 16:21

His enormous penis.

Excitedforxmas · 13/02/2014 16:29

His accent! Gorgeous scottish accent and I love him now because he's so supportive and he's my best mate really.

smilingthroughgrittedteeth · 13/02/2014 16:38

He makes me smile that was the initial reason, I remember thinking im always happy when im with this man!

Now I love him because despite being terrified of horses he comes to the stables with me everyday just so we can spend time together, its been 5 years and hes still afraid of them but he helps muck out, changes rugs, fills troughs, fixes fences, how could I not love him?

HairyGrotter · 13/02/2014 16:38

He's kind, supportive, tolerant (he needs to be, poor bastard), funny, intelligent, thoughtful, generous, adores me and my daughter, thinks I'm the most beautiful woman he's ever seen (he needs his eyes checked and needs to get out more Wink), sees me as his equal, loves my weirdness, sympathises with my insecurities, and he has a glorious penis!

He's a-fucking-mazing and I'm a lucky bint!! GrinGrinGrinGrin

DCexpat · 13/02/2014 16:42

He makes me feel special Smile. He also takes very good care of his family and friends and he is devoted to his daughter who has Down syndrome.

youmakemydreams · 13/02/2014 17:10

As unromantic as it sounds from day one it's been comfortable. There has never been the feeling of being on best behaviour it's always been a warts and all type relationship.
He was terrified of having responsibility but mw having 3 never put him off. He was prepares to learn and try and now he's a great person in their life. Him and exh get on great. He's a grown up. He takes the good with the bad a d never ever wavers in his patience and support.
He makes me like myself more for the person I am with him.
My longest serving friend knew before I did that I was going to fall in love with him. She had never seen me like this with anyone.
I trust him, if he says he will do it, he'll do it. He has stuck up for me when I needed it, supported me emotionally when I went back on anti depressants. He's soft enough to be a total soppy git and strong enough to always be there when I need someone to lean on.
Tbh I could go on forever. Be has his faults like everyone else but he's perfect for me.