To ask what are the most thoughtful things people do for you?

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My husband got the baby up, ready and took him a walk today so I could have a lie in (He's dressed him in his pyjamas but it's the thought that counts 😂)

What are the nicest things people do for you that make a difference?

I text hubby 'good morning' when I wake and he brings me up a glass of squash (I live with chronic pain so it takes me a while to get going). And at night he leaves me a glass of water next to the bed.

These are so lovely. It really is the simple things, isn't it. All these reminders of how much I miss my kind , loving parents 😢. And how crap my STBXH was.

FIL sharpens our knives when he comes over. He has his faults but by god I appreciate the knives

Ex roommate put my bed together for me whilst I was out at work. I was completely overwhelmed by it, must have taken him hours

I've never seen tea mentioned as much

My dear fiend richly deserves to be mentioned here.
I had Covid in March 2029 and she has helped with shopping ever since as we have long covid.

Recently I had to go to A&E:, the ambulance service rang to say getting a lift would be quicker. My friend was at my door almost before I put the phone down.

Today she came to chat for An hour as my DW was in work.

Also my DD, she is lovely to me 💖 when she picked me up from Dvd hospital she brought a little picnic as she knew I hadn't had a hot drink while waiting.

Oh and everyone in the NHS who has helped me with this latest illness. I would not be here if they hadn't believed me.

My sister has bought me clothes shew knew I’d ike but knew I wouldn’t be able to afford to buy myself

These are absolutely lovely

My DP is forever trying to make my life easier. He irons my DC’s school uniforms for the week every Sunday afternoon (even though he’s not met them), fixes/cleans my car, got the window and door that have always been broken fixed, brings me coffee on the mornings he’s with me… he just seems to spot the things that will make my life easier and gets on and does them. It’s so refreshing after ExH, who seemed to be on a mission to make life harder.

Clears the plug holes as even though it is probably my hair that blocks it he knows it grosses me out 😂😂

My DP always insists on running my bath for me so I can relax till it's time to get in. He makes me coffee and toast every morning when I'm at his.

My DC are very thoughtful. I was feeling really rotten lately and making noises about an early night, they were scurrying around conspiratorially then announced I should go upstairs. They had put my pjs to warm on the radiator, put dim lights and soft 'spa' music on in my room, left a drink and a snack on my bedside table and a note on my bed telling me I was a great mum.

I meant to add my thanks to my DW, she buys a hemp balm for me that she knows helps with my neuropathy and has bought another cream that was recommended when she was researching this condition.

She's so patient with me 💖

My sons Santa list mostly consisted of requests for his little sister and for me, as he wasn’t happy when I explained that no presents would come for me, and was concerned that she can’t write yet. Last year Santa bought me a pizza cutter as it had recently broken, and this year I got a vase and some raspberry soap as he had investigated my favourite scents. Also, likes to buy me flowers and pressies with his pocket money - says he likes to make me smile. Long may it continue

My husband always makes me a cup of tea when he gets in from work (I'm not working, recovering from being ill)
Eldest son always opens doors for me to go through first, when we're in a pub/shop/restaurant, always has done.

I had a baby last week and on the day I got home from hospital my friend dropped round a bag with some baby gifts, a colouring book for our eldest, some skincare products for me and an easy lunch (including Brie and cured meats - which she knew I’d missed so much while pregnant). I was blown away.

So many lovely little things on this thread

DP does lots, sets my breakfast things out, hides notes and chocolates in my pockets and strokes my back to help me get to sleep. The polar opposite of my exh...

Dsis and my auntie both spoil me whenever we see one another and always make sure that they have in things that my fussy tummy can tolerate.

A former colleague was estranged from her family (for good reason) and adopted me as her 'work mum'. She still messages me on Mother's Day and it always catches me by surprise and makes me smile.

Thank you for this thread OP, it's a timely reminder of how lucky I am.

My DH is very kind and considerate, so I have the regular cups of team and de-frosted car :) Sometimes I'm inclined to talk all that fore granted, and this thread makes me realize I should be more aware.

I'm lucky with my work colleagues too, help to a man/woman and supportive, even when the management can be very difficult at times.

There is on person I think of from time to time. I'd been drinking in city with friends, was walking a block or 2 to sober up before getting a taxi. I was assaulted (it escalated from taking from my bag, to sexual assault to ...). I have no phone, money, torn clothes. When I got back to the taxi rank some young man saw me distressed, I said I've lost my phone/money. He gave me 20 pounds. I didn't even thank him. I never saw him again.

My DH gets up when the alarm goes off, sorts the kids packed lunch and does the school run.

Mornings are not my strong point. He does it without moaning which baffles me. As I know it just be annoying.

I do manage to drag myself out of bed 20 minutes after him and get DC dressed/hair done/sorted for the day before they leave.

But I don't wash or get dressed until they're out the door as by that point my medication has begun to kick in and I can start to function.

Im so grateful for him.

One of my DDs is at uni, we facetimed the other morning and she could see I was having a bit of a shit time with work .... she sent me a deliveroo order with my favourite sandwich and hot drink and got it exactly right. Such a thoughtful girl.