spouse appreciation....

United States
December 12, 2006 12:41pm CST
Lets talk about how great our spouses can be:) and how much we appreciate them. I know that we all have our faults but sometimes our spouses can be great and do special things for us. What is something good that your spouse has done for you recently. Last night my husband informed me that he was going to get me a day at the spa as one of my Christmas presents. He is good to our kids and I, and can be the sweetest man in the world sometimes, especially when in comes to buying things, but he is lazy and selfish sometimes. But i still love him.
43 responses
@usmcsgtwife (4997)
• United States
13 Dec 06
my husband has the greatest job in the world a United States Marine he trains and works hard to make sure the kids and I live in a free a safe world when he is at home he helps out more then he should and will surprize me with flowers
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• United States
14 Dec 06
Your husband is one of my heros, I was in the Army, although for health reasons didn't make it very long, but what I did go through was really hard and I know first hand that not just anyone can do it, and I have family who have, and some who still are serving, especially my cousin, he has done 3 tours of Iraq already, I respect and admire everyone who is in our Armed Forces.
• United States
14 Dec 06
I support our Troops
@taruha (559)
• United States
12 Dec 06
we must always consider our spouse as better amongst the two.this will fetch good results for us also and the cycle of positive chain reaction will begin.But, if we start with negative wave or false promise,then same disturbing cycle will begin and the result will be pure misery and grief.
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• United States
14 Dec 06
That is so true, Taruha! I would say that we always try to give more from ourselves to our spouses then we get from them. This won't be unnoticed. Try to avoid conversations on measuring things in the family - who is doing more in the family or bringing more money - those will not lead to anywhere, but to to grief for both of you.
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• United States
13 Dec 06
The spa is great. Last year, Corey got me and my best friend matching spa days so we could go together. Today, I got sick in the middle of the day and needed my meds, which I had forgotten to fill. Hubby came home from work, got the bottle out of my purse, went to the pharmacy, got my meds and even offered to take the kids to work with him.
• United States
14 Dec 06
awe how sweet :)
@sharon613 (2321)
• United States
13 Dec 06
I tell my spouse that he is appreciated. I guess it never is enough for him.
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• United States
14 Dec 06
if he is like my hubby, the baby and spoiled, lol, nothing would never be enough lol My hubby expects everything to revolve around him, thanks to my mother in law
• China
13 Dec 06
I am a single now, I wish I can find a good spouses in the future.
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• United States
14 Dec 06
good luck
• Singapore
13 Dec 06
Gr8, My husband is also somewhat similar...He does not help me arnd in household work or anything like that and I feel that he is very mena and selfish...But the next day he got us tickets for a good christmas vacation and suprised me...Love him very very much... and am thankful of him for taking care of me and my Son..
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• United States
14 Dec 06
we always tend to get hung up on the bad, which is usually more than the good, lol, but when the good does come out we appreciate it so much more:)
@vipul20044 (5794)
• India
13 Dec 06
Well as of now am not married but i can say my gf will make a great spouse She is loving caring and she has every Quality a person can have, or atleast what i want Makes her great and the best for me Cumone everyone is a bit lazy and selfish You cannot expect someone perfect but yes near perfection As long as you love him and so does he, these small things wont matter much
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• United States
13 Dec 06
I do not have a spouse, but I do have a boyfriend, and I am already hoping that he ends up being my spouse. He has given me so much in our relationship, and he has helped me out so much through all the stuff I've been through. My parents have been married for over 20 glorious years, and they are more in love with each other than when they first started dating. I love them. I hope I have a marriage like my mom and dad.
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@kokopelli (4842)
• United States
12 Dec 06
alas, a post to say good things about men, LOL! ok, my husband rocks! i'm more impressed of lil things he does for me and to me :) he's so patient, he puts up with my inanities and brattiness. when i'm being silly and mad, he'd just wrap his arms around me and say assuring words that settles me and picks up my mood. he's so thoughtful. like when we go out, he sees to it i'm warm enough, reminds me to bring a hat and/or my mittens. he's so sweet. he fixes me cup of coffee every morning so he can get me out of bed, hehe. he helps me do my hair too (i feel like a lil girl, ahahah). he's so loving. kisses me all over (oops, PG?), hugs me, says i love you nth times everyday. he's so sexy (for me). pm me for details, LOL! he's a good partner at home. he helps me wash the dishes, do the laundry, clean the house, and he's the one in-charge of the trash. ok ok, enough, i'm making a lot of females envious now :) (actually i'll have my hubby read this later so he'd cook dinner for me and i get another full body massage, LOL!)
• United States
14 Dec 06
wow, another great man :) lol all this puts my hubby to shame lol
@estarga (1188)
• United States
13 Dec 06
I love my husband soooo much. Everytime I get out of the shower or bath he rubs me down with lotion, he gives me cards just because and he is an excellent Father who doesn't complain about doing the lame family stuff on Saturdays.
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@badkat83 (1620)
• United States
13 Dec 06
well my husband can be frustating too, but he came home the other night and told me he bought me a hot tub for xmas. it came saturday and i have been in it ever since. so the next time he irritates me i will take a nice hot soak.
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• United States
14 Dec 06
that's awesome lol, I think they are all annoying sometimes, mine pisses me off quite a bit so when he does the small things that are really sweet it makes me appreciate him alot more :) I mean, he is good to me, but he can be a pig too lol
@ljmc24 (413)
• United States
12 Dec 06
My husband works so much, just so I don't have to and I can go to college full time and focus on our children. He is working overtime right now. It sucks some days cause he isn't home to much, but when he is home he is great about taking the kids (3 & 5 months) for a few so I can relax.
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• United States
14 Dec 06
hubby & kids - my hubby with the kids :)
awe, thats so sweet:) my husband works alot too so I can be at home with our kids, and so I could go to college, but I have dropped out for the time being, only because I feel that it would be too much to take on with 3 kids, but I hope to go back when the kids are a little older
@hemtata (284)
• India
13 Dec 06
15th December is our 30th Wedding Annivesary. I wish to see many more anniversaries in future also. I think this is sufficient to tell our love for each other.
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• United States
14 Dec 06
Congrats! I wish you good luck on many more returns, Happy Anniversary :)
@patgalca (18174)
• Orangeville, Ontario
12 Dec 06
Okay, I will completely stay away from the negative. My husband washes dishes, he vacuums and washes the floors, he cooks occasionally (though his menu is limited), and he is always doing things with the kids. He works 12 hours shifts, takes overtime when he can, and looks after the outside of the house as well (including a swimming pool). Last off-golf-season he painted two bathrooms, the entry hallway, the livingroom/diningroom/ the upstairs hallway and the laundry room. That included baseboards, door frames and ceilings. Kept him from getting depressed about no golf! He is a diamond in the rough.
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• United States
14 Dec 06
wow sounds like a great man :) good luck :)
@nooreldin (471)
• Kuwait
13 Dec 06
! - happy couple
its good to have a nice friendly relationship between a husband and wife!!every one has his drawbacks! but its good to find whats good in your spouse and appreciate it instead of looking for what you don't like about him!! anywayz! good for you, and keep up your happy marriage:)
@milagre (1272)
• Portugal
13 Dec 06
Normally men are like that, they help at the beginning but then they forget, and as we dont like to see the house in a mess we clean, and as we keep doing it, they keep sleeping upon the subject. However, i hope to get a very good christmas present for all my efforts and strugglings to keep the house in good shape. I will tell you about it after christmas....
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• India
13 Dec 06
Military Spouse Appreciation Day isn't quite up to the exposure of Mother's Day, or even Secretaries Day, but it should be. Why are there no Military Spouse Appreciation cards at Hallmark, I wonder, or why aren't there special "Military Spouse" discounts for Military Spouse Appreciation Day at the department stores?
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• United States
13 Dec 06
My husband is always there when I need him the most without me even saying anything. Monday I was feeling down and he sent me an email letting me know that he will always be there no matter what I am going through. He came home and saw that I was stressed and put the kids to sleep and gave me a nice back rub. I think it is important for us to do all the things we did while were dating to keep a relationship at it's best. If you want more ideas on how to love your spouse check out this link: http://www.lovingyou.com/
• India
13 Dec 06
Good to see all the positive responses here One should understand each other. Some time husband has to dominate and wife has to listen and sometimes wife has to dominate and husband has to listen thats how life goes on. That does not mean one is big or small No discriminations.One should get compromised sometime or the other to live happily.
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• India
13 Dec 06
This is an interesting and useful topic. Each one of us should have best relationships with our respective spouses. I recommend that everyone of us read the book titled "Five Love Languages". This book give us live examples of how to better our relationships with our spouses.
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