What do we love about our DPs?

[ZiggyForever]

DP is away this weekend and I was just pondering that I miss his love and affection. He's the kindest, sweetest, cuddliest person I know, even when I'm being a spiky, moody, undeserving cow.

So, what do we all love about our partners? Nice to think about the good stuff . . .

Today my favourite thing about him is that even though he's got a cold that's making him feel rubbish, he's spent the day taking the DC out, preparing all meals, washing clothes & generally taking care of everything while I lounged around in bed/on the sofa when he wanted to wash our bedding. I have really bad pregnancy nausea & am really struggling to function. He's being amazing most of the time!

He is compassionate, funny, wise, supportive, positive, energetic, caring, intelligent and comforting. He is also an amazing Dad, my best friend and a fabulous lover! Every day I feel blessed.

Mine is annoying in a million ways but I love him in a million ways too.

Today we jet washed our decking. It's been on the to do list for the last 4 weeks. He was bloody useless at it. Wanted to stand in the middle and wave it around like fireman sam on speed and get it done really quickly because he wanted to watch shite on tv.

We bitched at each other for half an hour before I took over and Did It Fucking Properly. Then he helped again, sprayed me with water and cleaned my wellies with it. Ended up wrestling over the squirty bit both wet through in the passageway between ours and grumpy cow ndns house and she came out and tutted at us.

Dp is 50 this year and I am 40 this year. Grumpy cow ndn is mid 20s.

I love that we know each other well enough to be cross and I knew he wouldn't do the decking properly and I knew we would argue but then it would be ok again. I love that sunday teatime he pisses off upstairs to bed and leaves me alone to read my kindle, watch my tv and piss about on my phone.

He isn't perfect. But I am far from perfect too.

I've been with DH 23 years & he's my rock (& I still fancy him like mad). I lost my Dad recently & he's been such an amazing support to me, my Mum & the rest of the family. He's a fantastic Dad to the DS's & nothing is too much trouble for him. I've got a chronic illness as well & despite him doing shift work he was always there for me & the boys when I was in hospital ill & recovering from major surgery. He's not perfect but despite being a bloody pain sometimes I wouldn't swap him for anything.

Everything! Am 29 weeks pregnant and hes been amazing in terms of stepping up around the house and my newly emotional/hormonal persona. Hes the nicest person I have ever met. And, obviously, he puts up with me- which is not easy, lets be honest!

I've loved reading these posts

I just adore my DP (getting married in a few months, been together 5yr and got 2 children together) for so many reasons.

He's so laid back and easy going - I am anxious and easily stressed but he calms me so much all the time just because of his presence and attitude.

He is so hard working. He works his arse off for us.

His arms are so strong and gorgeous I just want to touch them constantly! He's so strong and sexy.

He is the best dad to our DC, he is so affectionate and fun with them and just watching him with the DC is amazing.

The way he looks at me makes me feel as if I am the only person in the universe - I've gained a couple of stone due to having our DC close together and some other issues but he compliments me all the time. He makes me feel sexy and beautiful because he can barely ever keep his hands off me I don't mean it in a bigheaded way but for some reason he pretty much worships the ground I walk on, I am so in love with him and I adore that he is completely in love and besotted with me too.

Plus all the little things - he looks after me when I need looking after, he's just a good man. I don't know how the hell he puts up with me because I can be a grumpy cow sometimes! He has his annoying points of course but I just adore him.

Aw, this is a lovely thread, especially the couples who've been together a long time.
Only been with my boyfriend 3 years, I love that...
He's cool, in a not trying at all kind of way, really laid back and can fit in to any situation.
He's absolutely gorgeous and has the most amazing green eyes. But it's like he doesn't even realise it, and he's not in the slightest bit vain.
He respects and supports me, he knows what makes me tick and he gets me. Knows when to give me a bit of leeway, when I just need a hug and even when I need telling to snap out of it and stop being a bitch!
I can talk to him about anything, even the absolute nonsense that comes into my head and he listens and shares his nonsense with me.
And although he'd kill me for sharing this... he changes the words to the 5 sos song she's kinda hot though, and sings it to me!

He is nit picky, a perfectionist, he doesn't consult (and I mean house offers), he is a workaholic and usually very calm and very moderate but when shit happens he will power through with a decision.

He is moral, kind, honest, loyal, hardworking, and we have similar interests. He is a rock. I love him more now than I did nearly 28years ago except when he pfaffs behind me as I'm dishing up and gets between me and the hob when I've a pan of boiling water

Too many things to list - but mainly:

He's super intelligent, but in a hidden kind of way, he reads a lot but doesn't shout his opinions everywhere.
He's introverted and quiet out in the world but hilariously funny when at home.
He's kind and always puts me and DS first - for example he gets up every morning with DS as he feels that my job is more stressful and I need the extra sleep. I've never asked him to do this.
He's a brilliant, brilliant dad. Nurturing and encouraging.

He plays a lot of sport, so looks bloody amazing naked (shallow!)

I was in an abusive relationship prior to this one and when I met him I realised that this is actually how relationships are meant to be, supportive, loving, encouraging. I feel like he broke a cycle of horrible relationships with his loveliness.

The thing I love most about my boyfriend is how laid back he is.

He is a great step father to my children.

He is also so kind and helps people without hesitation.

He is just lovely in every way.

Everything. He treats me with respect and actually compliments me daily. He tells me I'm beautiful every single day without make up and when I do get dressed up he flirts with me like I'm a stranger and he's trying to pull me he's so caring and kind and loves his and my family dearly and he will make a wonderful dad. He's handsome and cuddly and gets the nicest ginger beard when he lets it grow out. We share house duties and if I've had a long day he's willing to do everything as I am him. He kisses me goodbye every morning on the head before work then texts me to have a good day. And he's such a hard worker and always makes sure we have date nights. I could go on... PS. Love this thread.

His laid back approach to life. When I think back to when we first got together, the thing that really attracted me to him was how easy going he was. I just got this amazing, chilled vibe from him and it was so attractive. He's everything I wanted in a partner, and incredibly loving. He has his faults, I do too. But we get on so well. (:

He is intelligent and funny. He is a great father. He works hard. He is fully supportive and encouraging of me. It's not always been sunshine and roses, especially with 3 small kids, but I think our marriage has taught me that being a solid, supportive and understanding team is so much more important than romance.

We sat on the garden room sofa tonight and he made me promise not to die first because he couldn't bear the thought of me not being there to look after him and cuddle him.

Almost everything. Yes, there are those moments when I could see him a million miles away, but mainly:

He make me delectable (slow) coffee every morning, brings it to me with a kiss
He is incredibly sexy - I know I'm punching way above my weight with him
He is smart; constantly amazes me what he knows
He (still) thinks I am beautiful and tells me every day

He calls me his prize.

Posted too soon - twas the blushing!

He makes me go all aflutter when he touches my skin. Literally, he can make me swoon.

It has only been 36 years though, so not counting my chickens

His face :)