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What does your DP do that makes you know he ‘cares deeply’

59 replies

HeyChubbee · 30/11/2020 07:10

Inspired by a comment on another thread about having someone who cares deeply about you, but how do you know they do?

OP posts:
PloddingAlong123 · 04/12/2020 22:01

Anyone else reading these in a dusty room?

Dear me, I wish my husband did some of this xx

LilyLongJohn · 04/12/2020 22:07

After working a 60+ hour week my dh met me on his way home from work, to do some Christmas shopping for my dc (not his) and then went and picked up some second hand furniture for me.

He wakes really early and I know he'll let me lie in and make me a cuppa around 8 ish.

He's just generally really really thoughtful and always puts me first. I do try and do the same for him, but he generally beats me to it.

katmarie · 04/12/2020 22:30

Hes on my team. Always. Whatever hairbrained scheme I come up with, he's there with me every step of the way, even when it's incredibly tough for him. He has my back and believes in me. And reminds me frequently. And I am exactly the same for him.

We loosely take it in turns to make coffee in bed in the mornings, although he always seems to do it more than me. We have two kids so we swap every night which one we're putting to bed. He works his arse off often outside in the freezing cold at this time of year, to provide, and still comes home and does his share and more.

He also adores my family, and has embraced them wholeheartedly, will do anything for them, and when my mum was very ill earlier this year, picked up everything else so I could focus on her.

When I was pregnant and in labour both times, he was right there with me, the first labour lasted nearly a week, he fell asleep on the bathroom floor holding my hand as I lay in the bath, because he'd been there with me the whole way. He has my back always, is my biggest supporter and I, his.

StormBaby · 04/12/2020 22:31

Makes my lunch every morning. It’s probably the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me.

Echobelly · 04/12/2020 22:33

Funnily enough, by doing things like having a difficult conversation with me about something political we disagreed slightly about. It was a tough conversation but he cares about me deeply enough to know we can have these.

He looked up good reusable earplugs for me and is going to buy me a set because of his occasional snoring. Wink

CatherinedeBourgh · 04/12/2020 22:37

He is just constantly looking for little things he can do to make my life easier (and does them without expecting anything in return).

He is grateful for everything I do for him and the dc, and lets me know.

He tells me and is affectionate.

He packed in hos whole life to accommodate what I wanted us to do together.

He is completely supportive of everything I want to do.

That’s enough even for me...

catfeets · 04/12/2020 22:43

My DP comes in from a 13hr shift and immediately takes over childcare all evening while listening to me rant about how tiring my day has been. He's also taken on a second job so that if I can't cope with my job after maternity leave I'll be able to reduce my hours.
He's working his arse off to get us away from the arsehole of a neighbour making my life hell and I still can't understand why he gave up his lovely house to move in here.

Holothane · 04/12/2020 22:50

Makes me coffee buys me chocolate or a favourite bag of crisps, usually on the day I’ve been feeling crap lots of hugs

Notlostjustexploring · 04/12/2020 23:18

Gets up with two small children every morning so I can get an extra half hour in bed.

Fresh coffee is waiting for me when I get down from my extra half hour.

If I've sat down and forgotten my tea, he'll go get it for me.

Basically, selfless and considerate.

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