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To actually want to praise my Husband

273 replies

BKJ89 · 05/06/2019 14:27

So, I have been on Mumsnet for a few months now and i'm finding it increasingly more difficult to find threads that are literally about praising our Husbands (partners/boyfriends/girlfriends/Wives etc).
I have seen lots and lots of posts about lazy, untidy, miserable other halves that I thought it might be nice to have a thread purely taking some time out to appreciate the great ones :)
I'm happy to say that while I understand not all Husbands are this way, mine is a true gem! He works hard to keep myself, our 2 cats and our impending little jelly bean who is growing away nicely as we speak, in a wonderful home, filled with beautiful things. Now don't get me wrong, we're by no means flush, but we are comfortable. I work full time and bring in a good wage, but he works harder for more and i'm grateful.
He is extremely domesticated and will do the washing, the cleaning, the hoovering, mowing the lawns as well as looking after his Mum & Dad and Grandparents whenever they need him. He truly is a wonderful man and every day - even when he's driving me crazy - I count my lucky stars that I landed on my feet. We met 15 years ago, have been friends since. Started dating 7 years ago and have been married for 2 years in July. He's my best friend and I can't wait to start the next part of our lifetime journey with him.
I know this sounds soppy, probably quite daft and extremely slushy, but I just wanted to see if I could try and help those who are wanting to ring their Husband's necks at the moment, to try to remember the reasons they fell in love and all the things they still love about their partners.
100% not meant to sound boasty or anything like that, so please be nice :)

OP posts:
Oria · 05/06/2019 19:35

What is wrong with this post?

It's crass.

CostanzaG · 05/06/2019 19:35

What has being 'well-off' got to do with anything??

Why such anger and vitriol?

Oria · 05/06/2019 19:36

It's the equivalent of going onto the infertility board announcing your pregnancy.

CostanzaG · 05/06/2019 19:37

'oria' I questioned your understanding of the phase because It didn't make sense in the context of this conversation.

Oria · 05/06/2019 19:37

Is 'vitriol' a new word you learned today? I'm allowed to be pissed off by a bragging boastful person coming on here bragging and boasting. It's insensitive and crass.

NottonightJosepheen · 05/06/2019 19:37

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LennyBelardo · 05/06/2019 19:37

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Oria · 05/06/2019 19:38

This thread exemplifies what the phrase was invented for.

Oria · 05/06/2019 19:40

Just when I thought you had run out of adjectives...

CostanzaG · 05/06/2019 19:41

Yeah you've made your point oria there was absolutely no need for the nastiness.

Lots of us manage to be happy for others even when our lives aren't so great.

I've been through some shit times ..... really shit. I never, ever felt the need to speak to people the way you have. It was completely unnecessary.

Oria · 05/06/2019 19:44

I don't feel happy for random boasters on the internet.

MonstranceClock · 05/06/2019 19:46

Oria you are fucking horrible. Classic case of "i'm miserable so every fucker else has to be too."

FuckMNDoubleStandards · 05/06/2019 19:47

Fuck, there are some real bitter people here who are being bitchy.

OP, you've been given a hard time mostly out of jealousy I assume.

It's nice to hear of good relationships, it does give others hope. What works for you both and makes you both happy is what matters. Unfortunately on MN many women cannot stand other women being happy.

Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy and long may you and your husband remain happy!

MonstranceClock · 05/06/2019 19:47

@BeautifulWintersMorning.

Thankyou, sorry for your loss too, I hope you are coping ok.

NottonightJosepheen · 05/06/2019 19:48

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CostanzaG · 05/06/2019 19:48

Then don't read it and move on. Don't engage in cyber bullying. It's really that easy.
Instead you were nasty and made someone cry.

FuckMNDoubleStandards · 05/06/2019 19:48

@Oria Fuck off and read something else then instead of being nasty to someone who has done nothing to you. Pathetic is what comes to mind.

Predestined00 · 05/06/2019 19:51

I can't believe how horrible people can be Confused

Oria · 05/06/2019 19:53

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FuckMNDoubleStandards · 05/06/2019 19:55

@Oria Then fuck off out of here, no one will miss you on this thread you've been vile. I pity those that may know you in real life if they ever share good news with you, fucking hell.

MonstranceClock · 05/06/2019 19:55

Awww. Poor you.

Oria · 05/06/2019 19:57

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firstimemamma · 05/06/2019 19:59

Op, most of the people on mumsnet have children and trust me - having children completely changes a relationship and arguably puts a strain on it. Don't judge us until you've experienced the sleep-deprived 2am bickers that come hand in hand with a newborn!

serialtester · 05/06/2019 19:59

The saying "misery loves company" is very true on the basis of a few of the responses to this thread.

Bigsighall · 05/06/2019 20:00

Some very depressing bullying on here Sad