To ask what NICE things partners/relations/friends/neighbours/colleagues have done recently?

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We see a lot of ghastly dilemmas on MN, and obviously they trigger a lot of discussion and hugely helpful sharing of experience and wisdom.

But I'd love to know about the really nice things too. The kind, loving, thoughtful, helpful, supportive things our other halves and children, parents and in laws, neighbours, colleagues and friends do for us.

My DP learned how to create a spreadsheet that made doing my tax return SO much easier, because he knows how much it frightens me.

My DM is going to pay for something significant for the house that we can't afford.

My neighbour referred a nice new client to me.

This is the NICE thread. Please add! xx

My friend let me stay with her when I got back to the U.K. I got the chance to find somewhere decent to live. She was amazing and going threw her own stuff at the time but it was unconditional.

*through😮

Not a biggie, but my DH made me a cup of tea when I had a headache and was reading in bed. Even though he didn't want one.

We all have Covid and DS has chickenpox on top.

One of my friends dropped over lots of chickenpox meds and lotions and chocolates

pILS dropped groceries a couple of times, home made goodies, a toy for Ds and a chippy to us

Neighbour across the road bought us McDonalds and groceries.

Feeling very spoiled

DP filled the kettle before he left the house because he knew I was having a couple of friends over after we met at the park (with kids!) It's a filter kettle and takes ages to fill for more than two people. I just thought that was sweet :)

My husband brings me coffee and toast in bed every morning. My parents do an almost 200 mile round trip most weeks to see me and my children. They completely hosted Christmas and gave my 3 year old a fantastic time while i was recovering from birth injuries and could hardly walk. My neighbour took care of my daughter when I needed to go to hospital urgently. I've got a lot to be grateful for, nice thread OP

My FIL got me a gorgeous scarf for my birthday, and I've worn it every day since.

The neighbour bought and dropped in some olbas bubble bath as she knows ds has a cold and you can't buy it in our town.

My colleague bought me a bar of chocolate for helping her out.

DP took my DD to work when she was too hungover to drive.

He also went to three shops looking for a hot water bottle for me (couldn't find one).

MIL bought me some flowers today 😊

A patient rang me on Friday just to say thank you for helping her.

I've been unwell for ages; finally diagnosed last year with ME/CFS. Many people struggle to understand, there's a lot of feeling still of sufferers being 'lazy' / depressed, even within families... my dp has never moaned at me, he always believes me when I'm 'too tired' etc, always happy to help me (I have horses) or do 'stuff' I would normally take care of. Regularly picks me up and makes me laugh. Runs me a bath, brings me coffee in bed, brings me a flower he found in the garden... he's just lovely.

DH bought a new clothes airer because he knows I hated the old one and it made hanging the washing a pain. He has done the washing this weekend too

DH just cooked us a lovely roast. He cooks most days but I probably don't appreciate it enough.
DM sent me a large monetary gift as she had given DB something.
5yo DS this morning helped DH to make me a cup of tea to have in bed.

DH came home with really posh chocolates for me yesterday. We're having a tough time and it was a lovely surprise.

My neighbour gave me a random plant she bought in the sale.

My mum drove 100+ miles to babysit so DH and I could go out.

My almost 2 year old has started giving me proper cuddles.

17 yr old DS brought me a cup of tea in bed this morning as he left for football.

I've currently got Covid so feeling a bit sorry for myself and he knows how much I like a cuppa in bed

My lovely neighbour brought over delicious cupcakes earlier today. Her daughter has started up a catering business recently and I was able to secure a contract with DH's business for her.
Hopefully, her business takes off and her mum keeps up the delivery of cupcakes 😂😂

A lovely lady we know from attending her charity quiz once a month bought my partner a bunch of flowers because she's having surgery shortly. 💙💙

My youngster saw a Supernatural mug and picked it up for me just because

DH got up (he doesn't have to, he's retired) and defrosted te car because he knew I had a long day .
My dad always did this for my mum, so it made me extra smiley.

I got home an hour ago, and my neighbour knocked on my car window and said, 'Curry?'
Reader, it was delicious.

My husband knows i am feeling rubbish for variety of reasons and keeps popping over to give me a cuddle

Grandparents randomly offered to have kids for a sleepover, nearly 24 hours without them - time for dinner, cinema and a decent sleep in. Love em! (In laws too, so lucky to have them!)

What a lovely idea for a thread, OP.

I've recently gone back to work after a few weeks medical leave. My lovely colleagues sent me flowers while I was off and have been so kind and supportive since I've been back.

DD (8) went on a day trip with her Grandparents yesterday, DS (3) couldn't go as he was poorly. She came back with a present for him, GP's had tried to buy it but she insisted on paying for it herself out of her own spending money.

One of the things I love about my DH is that he often does little things that make life a bit easier for me without having to be asked. For example, he popped out to get something earlier today and instead of taking his own car he took mine and filled it up with fuel to save me stopping on the way to work tomorrow "because I know you've got an early start". He's also just informed me he's making my favourite meal tonight.

We've been getting quotes to have our garden fence replaced and our lovely neighbours have tried to insist on paying half. It's our fence, completely our responsibility and we can afford it so we won't let them, but it was very sweet of them to offer.