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Have you got a good one. (Husband)

188 replies

Gouldengirl9 · 01/06/2018 16:56

After reading lots of threads that husbands are in the wrong in lots of ways eg affairs, spending money on himself not family, selfish in outlook. I would like to say I have a good DH, he's not perfect he has a few faults as we all do he wouldn't know a romantic jesture if it stared him in the face. But I trust him with my life, he has to be forced to spend money on himself. He tries to make sure I'm happy with every outing or holiday we have.
So come on everyone is your DH or DP a good one.

OP posts:
Beaverhausen · 02/06/2018 11:38

Yes I was lucky at 42 to have met the most wonderful, caring, loving man. He is a wonderful father to my daughter and sees her as his own.

he has taken on the responsibility of being the sole provider for us, as I have had to become a sahm due to moving down to where he lived.

he is so patient, he sits and does dd's homework with her as I just do not have the patience

he has accepted my menagerie of 10 cats and it has not been cheap trust me with vets bills and everything

he always makes me feel like I am the sexiest woman alive (I am a BBW), that he loves me unconditionally (I suffer from clinical depression and have had quite a few bad occasions where I was contemplating suicide)

after years of mental and physical abuse and an 8 year period of celibacy as I did not trust men, I can hand on heart say I trust him 100% and believe that he will never hurt me emotionally by cheating

I really am lucky to have met him and he says vice versa :)

Anne54 · 02/06/2018 11:43

I adore my husband. I met him online 8years ago and moved house to be with him. He is kind, warm, funny. Gives my DD money every month to help her while she's studying to be a nurse. Very generous towards anybody who needs help. Will do anything to keep me happy. He cooks, cleans and does the washing and ironing while holding down a very stressful full time job. All in all i love the bones of him and count myself lucky to of met him.💖💖💖💖

BeyondThePage · 02/06/2018 11:52

Yes, we joke - from The Simpsons - he "embiggens me",

and I just feel he rocks my world - still - after 35 years.

yetmorecrap · 02/06/2018 11:53

Yes and no, usually kind, tells me I’m amazing frequently and has done some extremely unwonderful things that hurt me hugely. I’m sure I’m not alone in this mixed emotions about someone stage after 20 odd years.

chickensaresafehere · 02/06/2018 12:01

Yes! I'm very lucky & I know I am. He's my best friend & there are times (in the past now) when I couldn't have gone on without his support.

n0ne · 02/06/2018 12:07

Yes! My DH is fantastic. Funny, sweet, silly, clever, / endlessly interesting, considerate, feminist. He's as good and hands-on with the kids and household as I am, if not more. Respects me as a person, listens to me, praises me, looks after me. Gives me all the freedom I want, never acts jealously. We also have a ton of things in common, interests, music, food, sense of humour, to an almost spooky degree. He reads my mind on a regular basis, it's become an in-joke. Puts up with my moods and baggage and dysfunctional family with little no complaint.

He's not perfect - terrible faffer, ALWAYS loses his wallet/keys/passport, could do with a libido tweak, but nobody's perfect, least of all me. I consider myself unbelievably lucky to have met him Smile

user1481840227 · 02/06/2018 13:03

Absolutely love this thread! Gives me hope! Here's to many happy, healthy years for you all :)

romany4 · 02/06/2018 20:49

Yes. Wonderful DH.
Been together nearly 30 years. He has a lot of health problems which has changed him physically but he's still the same man I fell in love with.
I love him to bits. He's my everything

bouncydog · 02/06/2018 22:03

Mines a good one too. Cooks dinner every night, helps with making the bed, puts everything out for the cleaner and does the bins and garden. Hates cats but loves our three! Told DD and I “not to expect any help with the bloody thing”when we bought a horse but a couple of weeks later was course walking doing Christmas Day turnout and more. Infuriates the pants off me, but he’s fantastic.

HellenaHandbasket · 03/06/2018 09:11

Yup. Am not a hearts and flowers, butterflies type, but he shows me and the kids every day that we matter most.

Gouldengirl9 · 03/06/2018 09:25

I've loved reading everyone's posts. I'm so pleased that a number of you have a good DH or DP.
I'm sorry that a few have a terrible relationship, I understand that you answered my question as I did ask so I'm pleased that you also shared you thoughts bad ones as well.
I hope the ones with a bad relationship get the help they need whether it's leaving and starting a new life for themselves and children or get marriage counseling etc.

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NordicNobody · 03/06/2018 11:28

Yes, well DP not DH but the kindest, most honest, caring, thoughtful, affectionate, respectful man I ever met. I fell pregnant after only 3 months together and 4 years later we're now expecting our second child (planned this time). He's a fantastic father, my best friend, an equal partner, and a true feminist. I have previously had a very abusive relationship and felt utterly worthless and undeserving of love for many years. When I read threads on here of people in really crap relationships I just want to shake them and scream "leave for god's sake, there are wonderful wonderful men out there. They aren't all like this, it can be so much better".

Rowgtfc72 · 03/06/2018 18:19

Yes. He's not perfect. Neither am I.

I got it wrong first time round. Said never again. We've been together 13 yrs, married 6, one dd. He's nine yrs younger and is currently playing with his Lego while cooking tea. Grin

StopPOP · 03/06/2018 18:49

Yup, my DH. It's our wedding anniversary today (18yrs)

Ye Gads we've had a shit four years with various health conditions and stressful situations but we're solid.

buttonup26 · 03/06/2018 19:18

Yes. We have been together 33 years, married for 28. Been through a lot, 3 miscarriages, bereavement, elderly parents needing help etc. He is always there for me and has never let me down. We have two grown up DS's who think the world of him and so do I.

needyourlovingtouch · 03/06/2018 19:39

@sillage I'm confused as to why you think @FrancesDestroyed shouldn't post her. @Gouldengirl9 asked whether our DH were good or bad. Frances is saying that both apply to her husband and that opinions and situations can change.

needyourlovingtouch · 03/06/2018 19:47

Yes, he's a good man I suppose. Just probably not the husband for me. He works hard, decent salary, looks after dd as much if not more than me, we share house stuff. I don't really fancy him and he is very hard to talk to. He's not my best friend. I was young and naive when I met him and thought those things would come. In hindsight, I should have stayed with my ex. I was naive and wanted to be 'settled'. It was too much too soon.

foxyknoxy30 · 03/06/2018 19:54

Yep mine good too came out and rescued me and my daughter late last night after a concert and trains couldn't cope with the numbers, especially after he had been working all day

TookyClothespin · 03/06/2018 19:54

Yes, I've been lucky to meet my DH.
Been together since we were 19 (nearly 12 years). I trust him with my life, we've been through a lot of shit, but always come out stronger. We have 2 Dd's and he's a hands on dad.
Couldn't imagine my life without him, he's my rock.

Hellooojackie · 03/06/2018 19:56

Yes.

We adore each other, never known anything like it.

We are hideously close.

croprotationinthe13thcentury · 03/06/2018 20:02

What is the point of this threat? Seriously, it is just a fucking smugfest. Not only that but half of you will be on here within 2 yrs saying Mr Perfect has been unfaithful. Pathetic.

ICantCopeAnymore · 03/06/2018 20:04

Wow someone is bitter and alone.

croprotationinthe13thcentury · 03/06/2018 20:08

Not bitter at all. Just asking a question. What is the point of this thread?

ICantCopeAnymore · 03/06/2018 20:09

You honestly have to ask that? Dear me.

MadMags · 03/06/2018 20:11

You weren’t just asking a question though, were you? You were actually quite horrible for no real reason.

OP said in the first post why the thread. She’s read so many negative ones, she wanted some good stories. Not a crime. Not a “fucking smugfest”.