Shepp Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) I'm in a great mood so lets have a feel good thread! Particularly with some threads questioning whether any relationships are happy. What's you favourite little things about being in a relationship, not the big things that you plaster all over your social media, not your wedding day, your holidays or taking the kids to the zoo. The everyday, simple, little moments that people don't talk about, that remind you how lucky you are! The messages on the bathroom mirror, the reading stories to the kids, the cooking dinner together - whatever it is! I had one of those times just this evening that I realised is right up there for me. . . We go out some where for the day/evening, not our usual kind of hang out, somewhere a bit posh, where we're around other people and we have to look a bit smart. She obviously looks 10 million dollars in a stunning dress and her heels, every blood in the rooms got his eye on her, and I've got my best shirt on and my tight jeans. . . . and then we get home, and in like 10 mins I'm back in my favourite old t-shirt with the hole in the sleeve and she's in joggers and a hoodie that she stole from me and her hairs all tied up, and we make a cup of tea, and have a cuddle on the sofa, and stick on the “bodyguard” dvd - that we've seen a 100 times but its her favourite, and I look over at her and I don't think she's ever looked more beautiful!! That's one of my favourite moments!! When its just the two of us! Edited October 29, 2016 by Shepp 14
Timshel Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 When I wake up at 5 and look over at him sleeping...the way he smiles and makes this move with his head (can't explain) making me listen to some music like...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAzH-YAlFYc...and I laugh. I love how he always wants to hold my hand...I want my hands to swing I say...nope, he says and takes my hand. My G is underrated, he's a really good man. I have never seen him be unkind, impatient, raise his voice or be intolerant. He is very kind. This is why I love him. He is a 'shirt off his back' person....and he doesn't want anyone to know. You have my deepest respect and love for who you (really) are G. 6
basil67 Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 When he walks in the door after work each evening. And when one of us says something stupid and we both crack up. He made me a cup of tea while I was still in bed this morning. And now he's in bed next to me trying to teach the parrot some silly new noise <3 7
Gaeta Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 I definitely enjoy when we settle at night. He will call my dog over and when we're the 3 of us all comfy on the couch he'll say 'now it's perfect'. That makes me smile each time. I enjoy our weekend mornings when we savor a long breakfast in our pj's. It's like being in a very intimate bubble. 6
SammySammy Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 Quiet times together. Could be watching television or reading a book. Or just talking. Cuddled or not. Weekend morning sleep-ins. Get up to make brunch or breakfast in bed. Get back in bed. And just chill as a couple. Road trips. Just cruising with my girl. I like stuff like that. Just being comfortable together. 6
Quiet Storm Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 I am usually very healthy but I have a bum kidney that occasionally acts up, causing very painful pyelonephritis. It requires a few days in the hospital on IV antibiotics. So this is not a very sexy story, but one about love, nonetheless. So unfortunately I was in the hospital this past week . This little twerpy urologist (not my regular one) who I never met before, visited my room the morning after I was admitted. My husband was home getting the kids up and off to school. I was alone in my hospital room with a high fever, on some serious pain meds and could barely keep my eyes open. The doc said they'd be taking me for a procedure in the afternoon. He quickly explained what they'd be doing and acted like I didn't have a choice. I told him I wasn't getting anything done that day. I said I needed to give the antibiotics time to work, and I would talk about my options with my regular urologist. After he left I did some research and decided I was not getting the procedure. I called my regular urologist who agreed with me and said she'd be there later that afternoon. A half hour later he came back and said not to eat or drink anything else before the procedure. I said "Did you not understand me? I'm not getting it." WTF? He was stressing me out. A little while later my husband comes with a dozen white roses and a stuffed pit bull:love: We talked for awhile, watched some TV and held hands while I dozed off. Then wouldn't you know it, pushy twerp doc shows up again! My husband says "Look man, you need to leave. My wife said she's not getting that done. She has a urologist. Your services are not needed. Goodbye". He looked so strong and manly being all protective. Even in my feverish morphine haze he looked so hot! I am so lucky to have him as my advocate and my husband. 6
Herbalist Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 For some humor I will share, my first romantic experience ever in life happened in third grade when I was 9. And mind I was a very goofing looking kid, big buck teeth and wild hair and clothes that didn't fit me right as we were very low income so I got picked on a lot and had never really made a friend or bonded with anyone yet. There was a special education kid in the class who was somewhat severe but able to communicate in very basic ways. He also got picked on a lot. I guess I felt for him since I could relate and so I became protective of him. So then he started to follow me around all the time and I didn't mind. He would follow me around at recess and such. Well one day at school in the morning before class started I was sitting in the library with other kids who were dropped off early and waiting, and it was towards the end of the year in Spring. I looked up and he approached me with a fistful of daffodils that he had yanked out of someone's landscaping on his way to school, dirt and roots still hanging of it and everything. He informed me that he had thought about me on his way to school and that he loved me and so he wanted to give me something. Funny is that it is almost 20 years later and that is still a vivid memory for me. I don't think anyone else in my life has ever out-romanced Craig from the 3rd grade TBH. 5
Quiet Storm Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) When I wake up at 5 and look over at him sleeping...the way he smiles and makes this move with his head (can't explain) making me listen to some music like...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAzH-YAlFYc...and I laugh. I love how he always wants to hold my hand...I want my hands to swing I say...nope, he says and takes my hand. My G is underrated, he's a really good man. I have never seen him be unkind, impatient, raise his voice or be intolerant. He is very kind. This is why I love him. He is a 'shirt off his back' person....and he doesn't want anyone to know. You have my deepest respect and love for who you (really) are G. I'm so glad you guys found each other. To be honest, sometimes he'd say things that'd make me wanna smack him through the screen:laugh: And he's also a Pats fan . But I always felt like he was a good guy with a good heart. He's lucky to have you! . Edited October 30, 2016 by Quiet Storm 3
aileD Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 -Touching feet at bedtime. We can't sleep unless our feet are intertwined. - 3am sex. Wrapped around eachother st night sometimes makes crazy things happen in the middle of the night . No foreplay, no teeth brushing, still half asleep and still spooning. Then falling right back to sleep after. -when my husband is having a conversation or telling a story to someone else and he can't think of a word or a name and he just looks at me for the answer and I give it and he just goes on with his story without skipping a beat...we are so good like that -back massages -eye contact where we know exactly what the other is thinking 5
BaileyB Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 He pushed my cart at Costco this past week. I just love when he does the little jobs that make my life easier... Weekend mornings in bed together. He makes me coffee, we hold hands or cuddle, and nobody has to rush anywhere.mthey are the best! 2
Timshel Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 I'm so glad you guys found each other. To be honest, sometimes he'd say things that'd make me wanna smack him through the screen:laugh: And he's also a Pats fan . But I always felt like he was a good guy with a good heart. He's lucky to have you! . I've probably smacked him for you. We both love the Pats though. Thank you QS, he really adores and agrees with you most of the time, honestly, he's hardly as rigid as he seems, or we'd never work. A year and 1/2 Thank you. 2
preraph Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 When we were out at music gigs, one of my exes used to escort me to the ladies' room in a very regal fashion, holding my hand up in the air like I was a princess, or twirling me once, and then releasing me to the john. It just got started one time. Decades later, now being just friends, we went to a gig together (with his wife's approval) and he did a pared down version of it but didn't do all the embellishments. Cute. Sweet. 1
Author Shepp Posted October 30, 2016 Author Posted October 30, 2016 -when my husband is having a conversation or telling a story to someone else and he can't think of a word or a name and he just looks at me for the answer and I give it and he just goes on with his story without skipping a beat...we are so good like that Haha yesss! People always rib me and the missus for jumping in on each others stories constantly. My grandads hard of hearing so he lip reads quite a bit so he's forever telling us off like "I don't know which one of you I'm talking too! :mad:" 2
aileD Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 I've probably smacked him for you. We both love the Pats though. Thank you QS, he really adores and agrees with you most of the time, honestly, he's hardly as rigid as he seems, or we'd never work. A year and 1/2 Thank you. GO Pats!!!! 2
gaius Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 I'm so glad you guys found each other. To be honest, sometimes he'd say things that'd make me wanna smack him through the screen:laugh: And he's also a Pats fan . But I always felt like he was a good guy with a good heart. He's lucky to have you! That was her reaction at first too (and still is once in a while) but we started talking and pretty quickly couldn't stay away from each other. Our chemistry and connection is scorching, something special. The rest is history. The best decision I ever made. I wouldn't trade a day of my life with her for anything. I love going to bed together, to the point that even if I'm not that tired I'll crawl into bed with her when she goes so I don't miss those intimate moments of snuggling and talking in the dark. It feels right being in bed together. 4
Els Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 Cuddling before bed each night (I'm sure I'm only the 1026th person in this thread to have mentioned this! ). He goes to bed earlier than I do on weekdays out of necessity, but I'll always get into bed with him regardless. He usually falls asleep with me in his arms (or vice versa). Also, the way he knows all my favourite food! 2
Haydn Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 When the kiddies have gone to bed. Cuddling together and reading our respective current book.. 1
compulsivedancer Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 Sometimes he'll put his arms around me and draw me close and spoon me at night. It is amazing. One of the most frustrating things about having a newborn is not being able to cuddle my man at night as much as I want. He does the dishes. Sometimes I hear them clinking together and I look up and he's just taking care of things. I so often go and put my arms around him when he does this. Watching his kids cuddle up to him. It's pretty common for him to be on a couch or chair and have a kid (or two!) curled up next to him. It's so entirely comfortable and un-awkward. It's so wonderful to see the love he has for his kids, and that they have for him.
Cheryl11111111111111 Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 I miss the beginning just sitting across from each other and feeling "interested" so you stare at each other with nervousness and excitement. That's always the best for me. Mind you, there are probably more. It'll happen again to when the time is right. 1
MJJean Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 Being sick together. Even though we are both feeling like absolute gunk, we take care of each other. It's sweet and warm and comforting all at once. 2
cocorico Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 We have little rituals, like always kissing when going through kissing gates, or sitting down for a quick cuddle every time we pass a bench, or slow dancing in the kitchen while supper is cooking.
MrDuck Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 Being sick together. Even though we are both feeling like absolute gunk, we take care of each other. It's sweet and warm and comforting all at once. Second this!! even though being ill sucks! This is what I was thinking about when I was reading the OP! Cuddling in bed, taking it in turns to brave the trip to the kitchen for more drinks or meds, me watching the complete season 2 of pretty little liars back to back because she's fallen asleep and I don't want to wake her up. - My gf is pretty independent, which is cool and I respect her for it, but just every so often she'll say something like "You'll come with me, right?", or "You'll stay with me, yeah?", I always feel something in those moments because she's like the most capable person I know, and the fact she thinks she needs me blows my mind, because I'm the lucky one! Still its nice to feel needed by her! - When I tell her about something that's pi--ed me off and she gets 10x madder than I am! She's always in my corner! - Just watching her with my son, playing with him, teaching him something, even doing his homework with him. That beats everything else hands down. I could just sit and watch them together... that's my two favourite people on the planet. Seeing them spending time together makes me happy
imaginarium Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 I've been with my boyfriend for over a year and he texts me "good morning, I love you" every single morning. He's only missed 3. Even when I spend the night he will text me that when he gets to work, because he wants me to know I'm the most important part of his day. After years of dating guys and playing games it's nice to always know. Every time I don't wear makeup (I wear at least basic makeup usually), he'll stop my face with his hands, ask me if I'm wearing makeup, and when I say no he says "you're the most beautiful girl in the world." Little inside jokes. When he walks up behind me and hugs me in public. When he pets my cat even though he's allergic because he knows how much I love the cat. When I think about it, I'm a lucky girl. 2
seren Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 We have been together over 30 years, he is still my view of choice. I have a chronic illness and at times life is pretty crap, he gets my coat and boots, takes me outside and tells me look up, I do and he puts his arms around me while I star watch, something I love. He built me a garden shelter for when I cannot get out and about and knowing how I love pretty stuff, put fairy lights, a chandelier and set the table for me to have a midnight drink with the fire pit crackling he asked me to dance. No music, but at a certain point we both hummed our tune - Groovy Kind of Love and he tells me he loves me. He always picks me the first violets of spring, he has seen me at my best and my worse and still he finds me beautiful. When I had chemo and lost my hair, he came home with his shaved off complete with his eyebrows and moustache. I remember getting all dressed up in my finery and heels one night and coming downstairs and he gave me that look and told me I was the most beautiful sight he had seen. While in Afghan he arranged a pamper package to arrive every month, each had a personal letter, I thought he had lost the one's I had sent him. But recently came across a hug kitbag full of letters, cards, little keepsakes, even a pressed forget me not I gave him decades ago. he isn't a soppy man, but he loves me so much and I he, he completes me and I love the very bones of him. Such love everyone should have. 8
DarrenB Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 It's simple really. Cherishing their presence and going to sleep knowing there's not a care in the world because you have another human being who loves and cares for you, as you do for them. Nothing matters more in my eyes.
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