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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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BroomHandledMouser · 13/06/2017 15:44

Mr Mouser is lovely 🙂 He does nothing specific but he just loves me ha!

He makes me laugh, like uncontrollable laughter! He sticks the bins out because I always forget. He calls me everyday to see how my days going. He buys me gin on Fridays on his way home from work.

And no matter what a fucking state I look he seems to still find me attractive 😂

I just love him

Offherhead · 13/06/2017 15:55

Generally he's just there for me/ us. Today I am a bit off colour and he's done the stuff that needed doing without comment or prompting. It's not my favourite thing he's done for me but the fact he's a competent adult and human is important given my previous relationship. My ex would often do amazing things. But none of the day to day being part of "us". Big gestures aren't all that!

AgathaMystery · 13/06/2017 16:02

My husband is lovely. He is so kind and thoughtful - I listen to how some colleagues describe heir husbands/partners and I can't fathom it.

I have a horrible job that I love (a bit) and he is really supportive of trying to help me with an exit strategy. He's supported me financially and emotionally I've the years - as I have him - and is truly a kind kind man.

And he's ace in bed Blush

ChimpyChops · 13/06/2017 16:10

Lovely thread!

My soon to be husband is lovely, thoughtful, kind and very supportive of anything I want to do. Regularly has the children (we have one from my previous marriage and one of our own) so I can just go for a coffee, exercise class, lunch with friends. We both work, him full time in a demanding job and me part time, he worries when I work too much overtime but he just gets on with it all. He has taken on my son in a way I could never have imagined, my ex-husband pops in for coffee, they share Christmas' sometimes and we are all going out on Father's Day for a meal and he always thinks about my ex's feelings with regards to our son.

Sometimes I am grumpy with him for being far too protective or worrying too much about me but secretly I love him for it.

I know I am lucky, I constantly thank him, he hates it lol.

SheGotOffThePlane · 13/06/2017 16:17

The smallest thing my dh does that always makes me smile - if he leaves for work before I get up, he always leaves enough water in the kettle, and a cup with my tea bag and sugar in.

And that's just a drop in the ocean.

MaQueen · 13/06/2017 16:49

I need my sleep...so when DD1 was born DH did her night feeds every 2nd night, so that I could have a full night's sleep on that night. He did this while working 16 hour days, setting up his business.

He tells me I'm gorgeous (and really means it).

He brings me a cuppa tea in bed every Sunday morning.

He once went to great lengths tracking down a rare book that I had been coveting for years, and got it me Christmas.

Whenever he gets home he always comes and finds me to give me a hug & kiss.

I was really ill for several months last year, and had awful insomnia - and he would make me up a bed on the sofa, and sit with me watching DVDs until I (sometimes) finally fell asleep.

He just makes me feel very loved and very cherished, every day. And I know I'm never very far from his thoughts.

BeyondThePage · 13/06/2017 16:53

He's simply the other half of me, he rocks my world, his smile lights up my life and he smiles often.

vvviola · 13/06/2017 17:04

DH doesn't do hospitals and medical things well.

My DDad died recently after some days in ICU. As well as just being the go-to guy for everything that anyone needed, DH not only came into the hospital with me, but also went (despite being utterly terrified, and afraid he would faint) on to the ICU ward with me to say goodbye to Dad.

He also managed to keep all the difficult relatives away from each other (and me!), handle everything at home and put up with a big Irish family funeral.

He also wears the hand knitted wool socks I make him, even though he has the hottest feet known to man.

waitforitfdear · 13/06/2017 17:20

When I came home after a bloody awful night shift and it was cold and rainy he had out a hot water bottle in my bed and a flask of tea by the side.

He holds my hair back if I am sick and cooks divinely.

Talith · 13/06/2017 17:25

My husband and I are in the process of separating but he still brings me a cup of tea in bed (and I cook him a roast now and then). He rocks.

BitOutOfPractice · 13/06/2017 17:29

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

Piss if with your aggression FlyingElbows. Theres no need. Confused

I am in the fortunate (?) position of having both a husband and a DP. I've been separated for many years but not divorced (though that's coming very soon).

Both my STBXH and DP are kind and supportive. I'm very lucky.

inaclearingstandsaboxer · 13/06/2017 17:32

My husband is the reason my heart beats and I know I am his reason too

We are an older couple and have no children of our own. I have two grown up children one of which has SEN and lives with us. He is the best dad ever to her. He has no experience of bringing up kids but he seems to be a natural.

His patience seems unending. He puts up with my menopausal silliness and still fancies me even though I am definitely not the young woman he married. He is very grey and even older than me but he is as sexy as fuck and still makes me tingle when he just gives me 'that look'

... Oh dear I am now coming over all unnecessary!!!

MrsBobDylan · 13/06/2017 17:38

I thought I would marry someone selfish and controlling after a shitty childhood. Turns out I didn't fulfill my own pre-supposed destiny and met dh instead who is the greatest man on earth.

He makes me believe that I am worth loving. I even love myself a bit now.

CurlyhairedAssassin · 13/06/2017 17:49

My husband and I are in the process of separating but he still brings me a cup of tea in bed (and I cook him a roast now and then). He rocks.

Talith: so why are you separating? Confused

waitforitfdear · 13/06/2017 18:08

horrace

You deserve better than that love Flowers

limitedperiodonly · 13/06/2017 18:20

My husband is nice to me. He's kind to animals and old people too. So am I. That's what I expect

Joffmognum · 13/06/2017 18:29

Works 60 hours a week in a physical, stressful job to make sure DS is comfortable, even though he's contracted for 38. Spends the remaining waking hours playing with him, bathing him, cuddling him.

Buys me treats without me asking. Cleans without me asking. Is a great cuddler.

HoneyDragon · 13/06/2017 18:32

He rinses his knob in the sink if he wants a blow job.

Emboo19 · 13/06/2017 18:35

Not my husband but he's a pretty good boyfriend, house work split 50/50, brings me a cup of tea in bed every morning, cleans my car and checks my oil and water because he knows I hate doing it, in winter will go out to de ice my car, even if he doesn't need to get up.
That's not to say we haven't had our problems, but he's been willing to work on them and I can't fault his commitment to that!!

Biggest thing though, he came home from watching football in the pub (pretty big match, final of some kind) because a giant spider had me trapped in the living room. He was most definitely thanked that night!

peachgreen · 13/06/2017 18:36

My DH is the best person who has ever existed. I'm pregnant and have terrible morning (all day!) sickness and he has literally, without me asking, picked up all the household tasks. Washing, shopping, cooking, cleaning - I haven't had to lift a finger. He doesn't expect any praise for this and he's not waiting for me to remind him of what needs doing - he's just doing it. He also gets up early every morning to make me tea and toast. AND we were just talking about washing machines which led to him looking completely baffled when I said I'd be doing the washing when I'm on mat leave after the baby comes, and saying "It's not like you'll be off watching box sets and doing your nails - I'm not expecting to come home to everything done!" He's a GEM.

Also, my dad gave up an amazing, fulfilling career to be a full time carer for my mum and has never once complained or shown any regret or resentment. In fact he goes out of his way to say how much he loves being able to spend so much time with her.

There are some wonderful husbands out there and my heart breaks for some of the women on here who are treated so appallingly.

limitedperiodonly · 13/06/2017 18:37

He's a keeper Honey. Mine just wipes it on the curtains.

Mrsmadevans · 13/06/2017 18:38

He knew I had to go to the dentist today (CROWN AND ROOT CANAL FILLING AND I HATE GOING BUT I MAKE MYSELF BECAUSE I DON'T WANT FALSE TEEF IN MY OLD AGE) and he came home from work early to come with me despite the fact he has severe dental phobia, I was an hour and a half in the chair and was fit for nothing. He bought me home and settled me on the sofa and made everyones tea. Mouth much better now , hooray!

HoneyDragon · 13/06/2017 18:38

I'm very blessed.

Mrsmadevans · 13/06/2017 18:38

Sorry caps outburst I am sure you will forgive me considering the dentist trauma today

HoneyDragon · 13/06/2017 18:39

Mrs As a dentaphobe myself, well done to you Flowers

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