Let's sing our husbands praises

[Gratitudeiseverything]

Good morning,

I've read so many posts on here about how their DH is driving them crazy.

But let's take a moment to sing our praises for all the amazing things our husbands do.

My husband has been waking up every morning to make the kids breakfast and allowing me to have a lay in!

He's been making us all delicious treats like chocolate crepes and other goodies to randomly make us smile. He constantly thinks about my comfort, as I'm working from home and he currently isn't due to the virus. He even made me dinner last night and usually I would be the one doing most of the work during a normal week as I work from home and he works into the late evening with his work. He also has been great with the kids, helping with their homework, making sure they are happy and having fun.

He is truly amazing! Feeling very grateful 🙌

What are you grateful for?

Why on earth shouldn’t this be in relationships?

It’s about relationships and this is the relationships board not the ‘shit relationships’ board. Some people really are professionally offended to be moaning about this thread. Get a grip.

OP, ignore them!

Being concerned about the emotional impact of a thread on people who are struggling with various forms of physical and non-physical abuse is not being "professionally offended", it's giving a shit about those around you and suggesting that maybe a conversation could be had in a location where it would be more beneficial to those reading.

Doesn't the topic just say 'relationships'?

Except the board is pretty much full of women in shit relationships asking for support.
An entire thread about how fabulous your relationship is as an example of how those women are just plain doing it wrong doesn't seem supportive to those women.

People are ready and willing to give support in those threads too though.

I'm really not the professionally offended type and rarely post on mumsnet but this thread just really made me cringe.
Wouldn't bat an eyelid at it on AIBU or chat.

The thread clearly states that it is a positive one. Any one that doesn't want to contribute to that or read it can choose not to look.
The same as when a thread comes with a trigger warning.
Some women, even the ones currently in a shit relationship, might enjoy the positive read. They might get some hope for the future, even.
It's not exclusively a handhold forum for those fleeing domestic abuse. It's a forum for the open discussion of all aspects of relationships. And all kinds of relationships, too.

Professionally offended sounds about right in this case.

Yeah, maybe there are other chat threads. It's just that whilst, yes, unfortunately the vast majority of threads are where people (not always women, sometimes men too) are having issues, perhaps it's just that it seemed appropriate for the OP to use this one because the topic said 'relationships'. TBF a lot of relationships go through ups and downs and just because people are posting positive messages doesn't mean that their own relationships don't have sticky patches. It's just about wanting to be positive sometimes. I do agree that I'm sure that no-one is 'professionally' offended but equally I'm sure that the OP was just trying to create a positive atmosphere.

A big, grateful shout out to human beings of the opposite sex not acting like cunts
God these types of threads are so tedious. They generally pop up every few months.

Thanks for this thread OP, there's no reason why it shouldn't be in Relationships!

I'm 22 weeks pregnant and exhausted, with a lively 3 year old who wants to run around all the live-long day. Right now he and DH are playing upstairs so that I can finish my afternoon snooze in peace.

DH took 6 weeks off work so I wouldn't be home alone to struggle with DS (student so no wfh). He has always done all the cooking, but now he's doing extra meals on top, as well as staying up late watching cookery programmes to try out the next day.

I go for a long nap at the same time as DS so he'll then do DIY or shop online for supplies. He's always done his & my ironing and bath time but now he's also putting DS to bed twice a day, as DS will have a meltdown if I do it.

He plays football and board games with him and yesterday rearranged his collection of 800+ DVDs to create a separate library of suitable films for DS.

I married a hero.

Maybe we should ask MNHQ to create separate topics for Good Relationships and Bad/Shit/Don't Know Relationships for those unable to cope with the idea that some of us on MN do have good partners and wish to celebrate them!

Maybe we should ask MNHQ to create separate topics for Good Relationships and Bad/Shit/Don't Know Relationships for those unable to cope with the idea that some of us on MN do have good partners and wish to celebrate them!

Wow, patronising much?

Maybe we should ask MNHQ to create separate topics for Good Relationships and Bad/Shit/Don't Know Relationships for those unable to cope with the idea that some of us on MN do have good partners and wish to celebrate them!

Yeah...it's called 'Chat'

My husband is the very best ‘ bin taker outer’ I have ever met.

Kudos to my dh for giving dd1 her confidence back in riding a bike. We all went up the park, he got her on the bike and riding again. She’s done a complete 360, the first thing she plans in the morning is the bike ride, whereas before she’d wouldn’t even entertain it. She’s looking at bikes on the internet as she really wants her own as has been riding on dd2’s bike which has been adjusted 😁

@Gratitudeiseverything It's lovely to read if so many wonderful Husband's and sad to read some think it's ok to be negative! Lighten up you miserable lot and if you don't like the thread then move along!!My Husband is happily sitting with me playing our brand new Xbox (55 years and 1st ever console!) While I sit with our.dogs and drink tea. He is my provider and rock and he doesn't need to cook or clean as I do it all for him. He only has to empty the bins lol My daughter also has a fantastic Husband and wish everyone did. Have a lovely day all x

I’m single after an emotionally abusive marriage and it’s a bittersweet sort of thread. Definitely could make me cry if it caught me on a bad day, so please be aware if that, but also it is eye opening as I’ve never seen a healthy relationship up close so it’s informative too

A big, grateful shout out to human beings of the opposite sex not acting like cunts hmm
God these types of threads are so tedious. They generally pop up every few months

Yup. It has never occurred to me to feel 'gratitude' to my DH for doing his share of household tasks and childcare. He's not 'helping me' by doing the laundry any more than he is 'babysitting' when he looks after DS.

No, I was being ironic. Sorry that was lost on you.

Ffs seriously there are people coming on here, aware of the thread to say they are offended!!!!
Wow just wow.
If you don't like this thread don't read it.
No one is forcing you. Some people like being miserable and bringing others down with them. Stop chastising a light hearted thread.

Just for the record, I'm not "offended" by this thread. I specifically said I'm all for positive threads. I just believe it could be posted in a more suitable area of Mumsnet. We can agree to disagree.

How sensitive are people. What’s wrong with saying you have a good relationship or should we hide it in case it offends somebody.

My DP has been doing the same as yours, getting up with our baby so I can have a lie in. He will take DS for a walk so I can have some alone time. He’s been cooking & doing a lot of the childcare as I’m struggling with anxiety/depression during lockdown

My Husband is working away. He's stressed in work because so many of his team are off so he has to cover a lot. Part of me wishes he was furloughed so I can have him at home but I'm also very grateful that he still has a job to go to and full pay.

I'm jealous of all of my friends who have their Husbands at home and are getting their houses sorted out lol. I'm jealous that their kids are getting to spend so much time with their Dad's. I would love that but unfortunately he needs to work.

When he is home he's great so I can't complain.

Mine is absolutely fantastic through good times and bad!! We are like 2 matching jigsaw pieces....for those who do t like this thread, feel free to hide it!

I love hearing about good relationships. Helps me make sense of what I've experienced in the past and what is realistic to look for, otherwise all you know is your own upbringing and take movie romance.