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To think, sometimes, husband's rock...?

101 replies

ChildishGambino · 12/06/2017 23:31

So, sometimes we need help and they don't help. But...sometimes they actually do. Please post the kindest thing your DH has done for you since you've had Dc's...let's put some positivity out there!

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BewtySkoolDropowt · 13/06/2017 07:41

I'm always suspicious of posts where the op asks a question like this with no reason /example.

So my dh is amazing.

He steals every single copy of the daily mail he can find in newsagents near and far, then burns them, and if I'm stuck on the sofa breastfeeding and the wright stuff comes on, he'll come home from work to turn it off.

(I don't have a dh)

SootSprite · 13/06/2017 07:43

Mine is fab. He is kind, caring, loving and generous. He still makes me laugh after 25 years and he puts up with all my shite (MH issues). He's a star.

HorraceTheOtter · 13/06/2017 07:48

This makes me feel so sad. In all honesty, the best I can say is that he is not abusive.

Crumbs1 · 13/06/2017 07:49

Mine is generally very kind and my children tell me I am a bit spoiled (which is a tad rich coming from them). Flowers in hotel when I am away for work, walking 8 miles through snow to get home when I was pregnant rather than stay over in London, tea in bed every morning unless he's away. Having a hot bath and glass of wine ready if I'm working late. Doing all the yucky jobs. Little things.
Recently he knew I'd been looking for a specific style of necklace and matching brooch to liven up a plain dress for a wedding. I'd had no luck but he visited the jewellery quarter and found an antique pink sapphire necklace then had chap make the brooch from a ring to match. They are perfect.

ChilliMum · 13/06/2017 07:52

Mine is lovely when dd was born I was bf and soooo tired. He asked if there was anything he could do to help and I jokingly said I would love a cup of tea during the night feeds. He got up with me every night and made me a cup of tea before going back to bed.

When dd was born I had an awful time I was bullied by the midwife to agree to lots of things I didn't want. I was scared and in pain and had no fight in me. When ds was born I asked him to fight for me if I was unable and he was amazing! The midwife came to see me on the post natal ward the next day to tell me my dh was one in a million Smile

I do know I am very lucky, we have our ups and downs but he is always there for me, he has my back and believes in me. He is my best friend as well as my dh.

crazypenguinlady · 13/06/2017 07:58

My DP is wonderful. He's always been kind and thoughtful. But especially since our son arrived earlier this year...extremely supportive of me breastfeeding when I initially didn't want to, then stopping and recently when regret over finishing it led me to research relactation. When I had a difficult day with the baby a few weeks after birth, crying my heart out, he insisted the next day that he was on baby duty while I went out shopping and for a coffee for some headspace. He works longish hours so I keep on top of things in the house (weekends are down time/family time for us all) but on a Friday, always brings home a bottle of wine and chocolate for me, and insists I have a bath, do my nails, watch a film and pours me a glass of wine. That's just a small snippet. I can't imagine my life without him!

Mumofazoo · 13/06/2017 08:13

My dh is the most amazing man I have ever met. I can't begin to list the things he does for me. He is kind loving and supports me In everything I do and he's also the most amazing dad to our four children. Our two boys have autism and other health needs and he is always patient with them even on their most difficult days. He is my best friend as well as husband and I am extremely lucky.

Cleanermaidcook · 13/06/2017 08:25

He's ace :)
Recent example, i put my back out on friday, we'd just come home from holiday, he did all the holiday washing, ironing and put it all away, took the dc's to their dance class and did all the childcare stuff, made all the meals over the weekend and did the tidying up.
He works many more hours than me and often works away but when he gets home always chips in with housework, takes the kids dancing/swimming etc.
He spends spare money on me and the dc's and has a happy habit of coming home with my favourite wine.
More than that though he's my best mate.

Namechangearoo · 13/06/2017 08:37

Mine is wonderful. I often get a skewed view reading here and, like ScarlettFreestone, I often read the Relationships board here and feel immeasurably sad at what lots of women seem to think is normal/acceptable Sad

I'm told that I'm loved multiple times every single day. He tells me I'm gorgeous (I'm 7 months pregnant and I look like a whale). He never needs to be asked to help in the house - he will cook/wash clothes/clean the bathroom if he sees it needs doing: we split everything 50/50 and don't need to 'discuss' it first.

On a smaller scale, this morning he made me a cup of tea to drink in bed and helped me put my knickers on (SPD)!!

BitOutOfPractice · 13/06/2017 09:00

You know not everyone is married don't you?

Forkrightorf · 13/06/2017 09:50

DH rang as I was getting into the bath on Friday evening. I'd had a stressful week with a poorly, clingy DC3 and was pleased of the alone time! I told him I was just getting in the tub and to call me back. He called back 30 minutes later and asked if I was ready to get out, it turned out he was calling the first time to tell me I'd locked him out - he sat on the drive for 30 mins as he knew I really needed a peaceful bath and didn't want to disturb it by getting me to go down and open the door. He does lots of nice things and I know this a silly little thing but it felt very sweet and considerate.
Nice thread!

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 13/06/2017 10:42

You know not everyone is married don't you?

I'm quite sure the OP is aware of that. This is a thread for people with husbands.

Why you'd open a thread which clearly states in the title what it's about and then complain about its contents is beyond me Hmm

MummysMaison · 13/06/2017 10:53

My DH is fab. He tells me he loves me every day. Every night when we are going to sleep he insists on cuddling me and we talk about the funny things that have happened during the day. He boosts my self esteem immensely. He cooks dinner every night and i clear up. He is just generally a great DH and Father and I'm lucky to have him.

NavyandWhite · 13/06/2017 10:58

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Mandraki · 13/06/2017 10:59

Not everyone is not married either. For gods sake.

Namechangearoo · 13/06/2017 11:03

Ah Forkrightorf that is really lovely!

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 13/06/2017 11:09

Mine is lovely. He has cared for me following two major surgeries, like a doting nurse. He gets up at stupidly early times when he's not at work to take me to the station and always picks me up. He is caring and often buys me a magazine, a pot of ice cream, a cookery book, for no reason other than he sees them and thinks of me. He makes me laugh at daft things. He and I are a great team.

CheeseOfHearts · 13/06/2017 12:20

I had horrendous pregnancy-related sickness with first Dd. The amount of projectile vomit Dh cleaned up, without any complaint, was far above and beyond. He also gives the best hugs in the world and is kind to my lovely mum.

BitOutOfPractice · 13/06/2017 14:55

I'm quite sure the OP is aware of that. This is a thread for people with husbands

really? It's a married thread for married people? Hmm

Not for people living in sin

Have a stumbled into the 50s by mistake?

FlyingElbows · 13/06/2017 15:05

Oh piss off with your unmarried chippings, there's NO need.

Anyway, Mr Elbows is lovely. Every day. I too read threads on mn and am aghast at how low some women's expectations are.

FlyingElbows · 13/06/2017 15:05

Chippiness! Not chippings, bloody phone.

TheoriginalLEM · 13/06/2017 15:11

My DP has always been there for me .Through some really tough times and mental health problems.

An example if just how wonderful he is that today i forgot mynkeys. We both go home for dinner. Not only had he made my lunch , he called my work to find out if id left. In the meantime id got home realised i didn't have keys so went to where dp was working. He chased me down the road to gove me my keys and told my boss i might be late back so i had time to eat my lunch. He went back to work hot and sweaty because of chasing around after me!

Viewofhedges · 13/06/2017 15:14

Mine is very kind, constantly, and does too many nice things to list.

We also leaned on each other during the grief of infertility.

I hope this thread doesn't mean to exclude him just because we couldn't have kids. Lots of us on MN don't.

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 13/06/2017 15:18

BitOutOfPractice Dust that chip off your shoulder.

shinyredbus · 13/06/2017 15:26

My husband is amazing even though I know I don't deserve him. He wakes up with the children and gets breakfast to allow me a lie in, feeds dogs too. As soon as the children could take a sippy cup or bottle he did all the night feeds - and when they were still young he would sit up at God forsaken hours whilst I breastfed them so I wouldnt be lonely. Makes me tea as and when and cooks dinner almost every night (he's a far better cook than me anyway though I do try!) he is great with the children and is kind. I know how lucky I am to have him but he thinks he is the lucky one. I just wish I could tell him how lucky I am to have him - insecurities of mine always get in the way. Smile

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