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Signs your husband/partner loves you

109 replies

Lana20 · 12/06/2026 23:00

Hi everyone. A bit random but for me my husband saying he loves me isn’t enough so I always look to actions too. How do your husbands show you love? It’s just a general question out of curiosity. Thanks

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EnthusiasticPony · Yesterday 11:02

Mine always suggests things for me on the menu before he chooses because I'm vegetarian he always picks out the veggie things which I think is really sweet. he tries to make my life easier in so many ways.

TreeDudette · Yesterday 11:39

He always carries anything heavy. I went to Tesco the other day on my own and realised how heavy the damned shopping is as he wasn't there taking it off me! He gives me a kiss whenever he passes me in the house, just a little peck on the lips with no expectations. He comes galloping into the kitchen whenever I drop things (often) to check I've not hurt myself (also frequent). He makes me coffee every evening and generally drops it off with a little biscuit or something sweet.

Toooldtocare25 · Yesterday 12:48

Mines not the best at the emotional stuff but has got much better over the years. He wouldn’t think to buy me anything if he went shopping, not because he’s not thinking of me - he just doesn’t think like that.
but every morning and night we say I love you
hold hands everywhere
if we are walking he will put his hand on my back to guide me if the path is a bit rocky
and always looks forward to seeing/hearing off me.

i do the same for him. I hope we are always this way .

if he called me his queen I’d be sick in my mouth 🤣🤮

hexsnidgett · Yesterday 17:39

A lot of this is making me queasy!
Dh treats me as his equal and doesn't fuss over me.
We are total life partners, good and bad.

TheIdlerReturns · Yesterday 17:52

Having a good laugh together. Cuddling and saying 'I love you' mostly every day. Holding hands watching TV; massaging my feet; finding the numerous household items I lose; ferrying each other about when the other one can't; not expecting the other one to do extended family visits if they don't want to; talking through problems, not switching off; asking me if I need any money when I don't, me asking him if he needs any money; him saying "another one with you" when I ask him what he wants for his birthday; accepting things he doesn't want to do and vice versa - and not doing them; sharing chores; cooking for each other; having each other's back and championing; slagging off random people (say on TV) in a very entitled way while falling about laughing; same wry, sarcastic, gallows humour; understanding the other very well

Leyna2 · Yesterday 22:32

Always being there when you need them, romantic gestures, thinking of you when you’re not around

BitOutOfPractice · Yesterday 22:36

He’s always pleased to see me. I can see in his smile. I don’t care if that’s soppy.

BeMellowAquaSquid · Yesterday 22:43

My husbands love language is definitely acts of service he genuinely couldn’t do enough for me so much so it sounds ungrateful but it really pisses me off if I’m not in the mood to receive those acts. When I wfh he’s there asking if I want a drink or food or even a can of baked beans opening. I’m fiercely independent and my love language is definitely words of affirmation so I like to be told or complimented. I think overall just the thought that I’ve finally been able to trust someone second time marriage after being through a tough time is just priceless for me. I’m allowed to be my own person I don’t get questioned or told I can’t do something - that may seem minor to some but when you’ve been in a previously controlling relationship it’s very liberating to find someone that allows you to just be your own person.

AnnieApples · Yesterday 23:07

My husband puts me first and always has done. He is always thinking of me and making sure I’m happy.

He’s also very romantic. He’ll spend months thinking about my birthday, Christmas and anniversary gifts. He’ll take my car to be valeted and fill it with petrol, but not mention either. He works abroad quite often and will stay a few extra days and arrange for me to go and join him.

The really nice thing is that among my close friends, this is normal. Several of my friends have equally kind, loving, romantic husbands.

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