I am v lucky to have dh.

[OracleInaCoracle]

I suffer from a v painful chronic skeletal condition that affects my joints as well as bones. I am in the midst of a flare up and can barely move. I kept dh up all night, in pain.

He has taken the day off work to look after me while I try to rest and look after ds.

He has run up and down the stairs, sat me up, helped me to the toilet and administered painkillers.

Must remember that next time he puts the milk in without taking out the teabag.

I love a good 'DP' 'DH' story.

My DP is super supportive of me, as I am him. We are equal in our relationship. He is currently making dinner and playing 'Words' on FB with me, and being very diplomatic despite my bratty I'M LOSING temper, but then, he is a member of Mensa and I'm a poxy Mature Student ha.

Like reading the nice stories too. I like having a relationship with little to no drama, very nice

I did the drama llama thing in my youth (for a short time, thankfully)

I have no time nor inclination for it now

ah thats lovely to hear

Oracle, your comment about your DS growing up resenting you? My DS has never known me anything other than ill, constantly changing plans, unable to do things his friends parents can do - he certainly doesnt resent me, he just hates that I feel crap a lot of the time.

He gets to see an easy, happy, totally drama free marriage, where DH picks up the slack when I'm Ill, and where it's my turn at other times. He's a normal 13year old with absolutely no issues because he had to grow up a bit faster in some ways (how many 5 year olds would have the question "mummy, do you want me to do your buttons" as part of normal getting ready for school routine).

He'll be fine, hope your flare settles soon.

And DP has just shared half his Easter Egg with me, after I scoffed mine on Easter Sunday!

I sort of blame TV/movies for the quest for "passion" look at the "greatest love stories", they are all filled with hatred and rage. the love interests hate each other at first...

DS is a star too, he has been up for many cuddles today and rubs my side when I wince.

Its lovely that he is a nice guy but shouldnt everyone be like that,feels as if we are giving credit to someone for doing what he should be doing anyway

ledkr, totally agree, he has been especially lovely today and all bank holiday. he's no saint, and Ive started threads on here in full-on rant mode. but Ive seen so many threads on here where posters think that its normal for a dp to be stroppy about doing any housework, or looking after the kids, or not getting enough sex.... its sad.

most men are like this, ledkr

That's lovely mine is the same I have had a rough 6 months various health issues due to past issues rearing there ugly head and DH has been a rock. If the truth be told he should of walked out years ago as I treated him badly but wasn't aware I was doing it. Been together 23 years today and I still have that ache if I think of him not being there. I agree there are lots of good uns out there.