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Tizliz Wed 11-Jan-17 19:49:38

I haven't been posting much lately as my OH has damaged a disc and can hardly walk. So I am having to do everything. It is only then you realise how much men do, from chopping veg for dinner (he is beginning to manage this again), to picking up after the dogs ?, putting the bins out (nearly got blown away today), helping Tesco delivery man/woman, locking up, opening garage door (I am too short). I now know I don't have the patience to be a full time carer.

So please get better soon I miss you

Juggernaut Sun 15-Jan-17 13:33:26

My mum once said that if she could have found a pattern to knit the perfect son in law, she'd have made my DH.
He doesn't have a romantic bone in his body, but he has everything else!
He does most of the vacuuming, polishing and tidying (but his ironing skills are non existent), I don't need an electric dishwasher, I feed him, and he washes up!
He's a wonderful dad to our DS and now has a new lease of life due to our 20 week old DGS. In fact he's out in his shed now, building a wooden ride-on train!
He's the most patient man I've ever met, and as I could try the patience of a saint, I really appreciate that part of his nature!
Most of all though, he makes me laugh, we're giggling our way through life! It's way too short to be taken seriously!

tanith Sun 15-Jan-17 14:08:03

I'll join in gladly , my OH is also brilliant at doing his share of everything around here too. Whoever cooks the other clears away or loads the dishwasher, he will always run errands that I can't be bothered with. He'll hoover, dust and load the washer shop or cook just one tiny flaw is that I usually have to 'mention' that this or that needs doing but I can live with that. He's my best friend and we laugh a lot over stupid things I can't imagine life without him by my side. All our grandchildren love him to bits even though he is step-grandad to them all and my own children think the World of him as step-dad. I'm just very glad that we met and fell in love.

Greyduster Sun 15-Jan-17 14:23:10

Here here!

Wobblybits Sun 15-Jan-17 19:24:41

No, it does appear that this is the old Gn that I know and love, so pleasant to see that there are some valued husbands/partners out there, i can feel the love. I hope your other half recovers soon Tiz, I'm sure he will look after you as soon as he can.

fiorentina51 Sun 15-Jan-17 19:53:58

I also have a wonderful husband. We have been married for 43 years, raised 2 dear children and weathered many storms together. I am truly blessed.
Here's to our lovely OH. ???

Tizliz Sun 15-Jan-17 22:23:52

Thank you all for your comments. It is three steps forward and two back, but we will survive. I am glad I could start a cheerful thread.