What I Like Most About My Spouse/SO...

[Mr. Bloom]

In this world that focuses on the negative, it's time for some affirmation.

This is a perfect time for those of you with spouses/SO's who "lurk" on TE to give them a pleasant surprise. :D :D

Say something nice about them for the world to see. I'll kick it off:


:cool: :cool: What I like most about Silver is that she doesn't give up, no matter how tough things are...and she's accomplished a lot because of that. She's inspired me to be a better person. :cool: :cool:

[mimitabby]

What I like most about Raleighdon... that's hard because there are SO MANY THINGS...
He's funny, irreppressible, irreverent, honest, clever, has an amazing sense of direction, he's a great cook, he's a very strong rider, but never minds staying in the back of the group if there's a newby or someone hurting. He cries at movies.
He sings annoying songs and plays harmonica while going up hill and everyone is out of breath.
He will go way out of his way to help someone, and he buys me presents.:D :D :D :D :D :D

[crazycanuck]

What I love most about my dear Ian is:

He's the coolest guy I know. He may drive me batty but he puts up with my whingeing about my biking, job, etc. He encourages me to Do & often reminds me of Yoda.

He loves me just because and is a pretty damn good communicator. I love his hugs & kisses.

I feel i'm pretty lucky to have found my man.

c

[makbike]

What I like most about my partner, Tom, is he keeps pluggin' along no matter how tough things are. He is a fighter. I value his opinions though I don't always agree with them. He is strong and confident. He has a great smile, eyes that dance, and a quick wit. He encourages me to push myself, to grow and to look deep within myself. He is a great listener and gives great advice. He is my source of strength when times get tough, when I'm really scared he calms my fears and he gently wipes my tears away as they fall. He is the best thing that has happened to me and I can only hope I offer him as much as he freely gives me. I do love him!

[guanajagirl]

What i like about my bf... He's sweet. Sweet to his friends, his family. He's smart and motivated about everything. Whatever he's doing he throws himself into. He says what he thinks and does what he says. He tells me Iam lovely;) Iam very blessed

[Wahine]

What I love about DH is...

HE MAKES ME LAUGH OUT LOUD HYSTERICALLY ALMOST EVERYDAY.

He a has a lot of other great characteristics: he's sexy, really really really really smart, creative, romantic, loving...

He's also a member of the grammar and spelling police. He's acts as my editor when I need one. But best of all he's really funny - oh, I think I might have mentioned that already.

[rocknrollgirl]

What I love best about my husband Chris is his unfailing belief in me. Unwaivering, unquestioned support, no matter what. He is my true best friend. He has my back.....

And he is funny, smart, very, very kind, wonderful with my mom who has cancer,

And very handsome, and strong, a great training partner, a great partner period.

26 years together and still makes my heart do flips......

Oh and he would pick me for his dodgeball team..inside joke....

[alpinerabbit]

Here's what I appreciate about him...

my SO is my best friend. He helps me in any way he can and we can raise each other's interest in new things still. I admire him intellectually (something I have to be able to in a partner) and we haven't had a fight in 10 years. Maybe 2 "upset half hours": I have a deep sense of trust in him.
All I can do is hope I am giving back to him what he needs from me - I sometimes feel he doesn't talk about all his feelings, so I need to "guess" now and then, and I am hoping I am doing a decent job at it.

He's a keeper.


Yeah. He tells me I'm beautiful and he agrees I might have lost some fat even if he's lying .

[Bad JuJu]

Mr. Bad is one of the most wonderful human beings I have ever known. He's fearless--he'll try anything at least once. He's ingenious, and thinks of ways around problems that would never have occurred to me. His education is nowhere near equal to mine, but his native intelligence makes us intellectual equals. His patience isn't always the best, but he has great reserves of it to call on when it's needed, as when he helped me care for my parents while they were suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He's generous, he's kind to animals, especially dogs (anybody's dogs--not just ours), and his word is his bond. He loves me and makes me laugh.

And after 25 years of marriage (29 years together), I'm still thrilled when he comes home at the end of the day.

[Kimmyt]

The fact that he finds me incredibly irresistable covered in sweaty cycling clothes!

:D

And that he will give me an honest opinion on whether I can do something or not. I hate when you ask someone's opinion on whether you can handle something and they are all, 'oh sure you can!' even though you know that there is no chance in hell. He can tell me how it is realistically, without putting me down or making me feel bad about myself, and all the while inspire me to push myself to farther limits!

K.

[Offthegrid]

I am in the beginning stages of my relationship, but my new boyfriend listens to me. Really, truly listens when I'm talking to him. And he remembers what I say! He's smart and very creative. He's caring. He's cute and he smells sooooo good. :D

[Bikingmomof3]

Choosing just one thing is difficult. I would say he completes me. Together we can do anything and overcome anything (and we have overcome a lot in the past 17 years). He is a gentle soul, compassionate, trusting, loving, romantic, has a warped sense of humour, passionate about his work, is a brilliant scientist, yet still prefers to be with his family.

He is most definitely a homebody and loves his family above all else.

I still look at the clock everyday to see when he will be home. My heart skips a beat, even 17 years later, when he walks through that door. :)

[mimitabby]

man, aren't we sappy?? Me too, me too, me too!

[missymaya]

My honeybear is always there for me and anyone else who needs it, lending a helping hand, asking for nothing in return. He loves me, even when I just get back from a ride that I didn't do so well on, all grumpy and mopey. He knows, almost instinctively, when I need hugs & kisses, and says the right things at the right moments. Most of all, he never stops giving his love to the world (and to me in particular) and I'm a darn lucky person to be able to love him in return!

[Brandi]

last year on Valentines day I wrote 100 things I love about my Greg! At first I thought it would be hard to do but it wasn't! He was so surprised. One of the top 10 on my list is that he loves animals. Any man that loves animals is a good soul! I can be an animal sometimes to and he loves me...:D

[Grog]

Can't resist...

First there's that awesome, handsome smile that makes the world a better place, and those bright eyes. He's wonderfully sensitive and sensible too. He's always there to tell me I'm beautiful when I need it (and when I don't!). He's also very respectful. He has a good sense of humour, and he's tremendously funny, to me anyway. He stays just ahead of me so I can draft off him - such a strong cyclist, especially on hills - but he's also getting better at accepting to take off and do his thing when I just feel like riding quietly. He works so, so hard, never gives up, just keeps plugging away at those immense books he has to read for school. He openly shares his emotions. When I have to travel, he misses me, but doesn't make me feel guilty of leaving. He shares my affection for the plush "family" that lives in our bedroom, and thought Happy Feet was the movie of the year. He's a wonderful athlete and ... well, has the body that goes with it. He love to cuddle, and knows the importance of hugging me when he just walks by. The few minutes we get to spend together, talking about small things and smiling to each other, before falling asleep every night make a good day out of every day.

[IFjane]

Oh wow. Where to start? My SO is the kindest, most giving man I have ever met. We have been together almost 7 years & he makes me feel complete. He loves what I love & he is always there for me. I stand at the window each morning when he leaves for work & wave to him, then find myself watching for him to return in the evening (if I'm not on the trainer ;) ). He is, without a doubt, my best friend & my life's love. He is patient with me & supports me in whatever I want to do and gives me the freedom to be myself without feeling threatened (something very important to me because it was lacking in my marriage to my ex.).

I love you, Michael!

[silver]

:) Mr. Silver is so awesome! He is so encouraging of me and my athletic pursuits. I've put him through a lot and he has stuck with me through it all! I love you!

[Meaux]

Mr. Meaux is fantastic because...he loves me, he has one of the most beautiful smiles of any person, he thinks that I am the best person in the whole world and would not want to spend time with anyone else, he loves our cats and my crazy cat who hates him, he looks hot on a bike, he encourages me in all of my adventures, I know he would follow me to the ends of the earth, he cleans out the cat box and the kitchen (most of the time), he never ever ever gives up on me, he sometimes cleans the living room and makes it all cozy when I have a crappy day at work, he always rides with me and tells me that I can get up that hill even when I don't think I can, he thinks I'm the smartest, wittiest, person he's ever met and that he's the luckiest boy in the world to be with me, we fight over who is luckier to be with whom (play fights), he tells me he loves me before he gets off the phone with me or before we go to bed, he took a whole week off work without getting paid when my dad died, he has beautiful eyes and SUPER long eyelashes, he is UBER patient with me, he listens to me and has good input, when someone else is mean to me-I am always the right one, he admits that I'm right if we've had a fight--but later, he makes me laugh ridiculously hard, he loves me...okay, this reply is getting ridiculous, that's just what I had off the top of my head.

[East Hill]

Is it just us, or do we just get along better with our SOs than the average run of cyclists, never mind people in general?

I know when I look at some other cycling sites, some of the men (and women, for that matter) have such awful stories to tell about their significant others. It never ceases to amaze me, unless these people exaggerate in order to lessen their own misdeeds (which is probably the case).

At any rate, my husband is simply the best person around. Calm, dignified, loving, kind, helpful, sexy. Did I mention intelligent? I like to stop and smell the roses, and he's one of my roses.

East Hill

[Bad JuJu]

Any man that loves animals is a good soul! I can be an animal sometimes to and he loves me...:D
Roger that! :)

[eofelis]

:( :( :( :confused: :confused: :( :( :(

....sniff....I'm envious....sniff

I'd love to participate in this dicussion, but I fear that my 42yo bf is determined to be an unhappy person regardless of how many wonderful things come into his life.

....:( :(

[chickwhorips]

its ok surly, i know how it is. trust me.

[Brandi]

:( :( :( :confused: :confused: :( :( :(

....sniff....I'm envious....sniff

I'd love to participate in this dicussion, but I fear that my 42yo bf is determined to be an unhappy person regardless of how many wonderful things come into his life.

....:( :(
I am sorry too ((((((((HUG)))))))) my mom is like that. Nothing is ever good even whe things couldn't be any better. Just you trying to be that brite spot is all you can do. Hang in there. There must be something worth loving if you are still with him?

[horsemom]

I sometimes take my DH for granted, but the bottom line is that in 16 years of marriage I have never heard him tell untruth to anyone, I have never seen him treat another person badly or without respect. Not without faults, as we all are, but he is kind and gentle and always there for me. He paid prep school tuition and then private college tuition for a child who is not his own biologically, and has never done anything but encourage and support that child and me.

I like the idea of writing 100 things that I love about him that someone mentioned. I will get started now for Valentine's day....

Laura

[iFKA]

I love my Tomislav because he is very responsible person but knows how to enjoy life... cause he likes to make me surprises - he knows I like surprises... cause he'll go with me ice skating although he doesn't like it... cause he gives me a kiss every morning, when he thinks I'm still sleeping... cause I enjoy loving him

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

What can I say? I just got very, very lucky. :p http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2108&d=1163960960


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[IFjane]

Great pic, Lisa!!!

[logdiva32]

Therapists and such say to do this, but I never have. Here it goes.
What I love about my JJ.
1. He has never, ever asked me to be anybody but me!!! This is most important to me. When I quit work to stay home he said ok. When I said I want to go back to school; he said ok. When I said I want to go back in the Army he said OK. For that alone I love him.

2. Even in our worst time and we split with evil words. He came over to kiss his kids good night. He called to say, he's paid the bills. He dropped by groceries. He told people, "You will not treat my ex- wife that way." I had to have him back...

3. He loves from his spirit, not his mind. He was sent to me. I believe that. I love him because, God loved me enough to send JJ.

[logdiva32]

I know just what you mean. My Mom is like that. And she lives with me.
Its never clean enough, the kids are never good enough. The food is not healthy enough.
But to connect it to earlier. My JJ will always and respectfully put her in place.

[lph]

2. Even in our worst time and we split with evil words. He came over to kiss his kids good night. He called to say, he's paid the bills. He dropped by groceries. He told people, "You will not treat my ex- wife that way."

This was one of the most moving things I've read on this thread.

It's also one of the things I love most about my dh/so/bf: he manages to "do the right thing". See, I even have to put it in quotation marks, but he truly and simply believes in doing his duty. He follows his conscience, and doesn't make a fuss about it. Which may sound kind of boring but is a rare and precious trait.

[emily_in_nc]

There are many, many things I love about my husband, obviously, or we wouldn't be together after over 21 years of marriage....but one thing that is especially lovable is the many things he does to make my life easier. He is retired and I work full-time, so he does a lot around the house so we can have fun and spend time together on weekends rather than just doing chores and errands all the time, as we had to when we were both working. This weekend his parents are coming for a visit, and he did ALL the cooking for their visit already so that I wouldn't have to stress about it at all.

What a gem! :p

Emily

[Bad JuJu]

What can I say? I just got very, very lucky. :p http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2108&d=1163960960
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Lisa, that pic says it ALL--and right there in front of the Acme Nipple Company! :eek: :D

[Mr. Bloom]

What can I say? I just got very, very lucky. :p http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2108&d=1163960960


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:D :D :D
OK Lisa, this location deserves an explanation....I know it's a hijack...but I started the thread...:p :p :p

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

:D :D :D
OK Lisa, this location deserves an explanation....I know it's a hijack...but I started the thread...:p :p :p

Ok. About 2 years ago, Buffalo NY, visiting DH's son who is in college there.
We're driving around with said son, passing lots of old dingy warehouses (seemed to be a lot of those in Buffalo), and we drive past this place. "TURN AROUND!!! GO BACK!!!" I shout. DH obediently complies, and we pull up in front of the factory. I hand son the camera and DH and I pose for a few pix while son rolls eyes. DH explains to me that the nipples made there are probably STEEL nipples. :eek: (me picturing some Madonna/dominatrix bustier here) then further explained they were for industiral use. (gee, I guess SO!!) :eek:

Here's another one that reminds people of "American Gothic" painting: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2107&d=1163960936

[CyclChyk]

What I love best about my knight in shinning armour:

He gets me and loves me anyway.......................:p

[logdiva32]

This was one of the most moving things I've read on this thread.

It's also one of the things I love most about my dh/so/bf: he manages to "do the right thing". See, I even have to put it in quotation marks, but he truly and simply believes in doing his duty. He follows his conscience, and doesn't make a fuss about it. Which may sound kind of boring but is a rare and precious trait.

Can we have a hoorah, for the everday Joe's or Jay's!!

[crazybikinchic]

Mr CBC is supportive of all my endeavors and puts up with the panic that I sometimes get because of them (student, exams. Need I say more)

[horsemom]

I had to resurrect this thread, as something occured to me last night...

We did not do anything for V'alentines day except have my mom over for dinner as she was alone. We did not exchange presents or anything--we do things for each other on a daily basis, spend alot of time together, and have a loving relationship, but my DH just doesn't do special occasions. It used to bother me alot, but after 16 years, it is just normal for us.

BUT, at 11:00 last night, my veterinarian husband stripped down to his t shirt in our barn (get your mind out of the gutter...!!) in 5 degree temps, and did a rectal exam on my really old pony, released gas from his belly with a needle (really!!) tubed him with water and literally saved his life. He never complained or crabbed - he did it because it was the right thing to do for this creature that I love....

Can you top that for a present????

Laura

[CyclChyk]

All I can say Laura is:

WOW - thats a good man

Altho I of course am partial to my man being the BEST of the best, I don't think I could see him doing any rectal anything to one of our dogs............

[Mr. Bloom]

BUT, at 11:00 last night, my veterinarian husband ... did a rectal exam on my really old pony, released gas from his belly with a needle (really!!) tubed him with water and literally saved his life. He never complained or crabbed - he did it because it was the right thing to do for this creature that I love....

Can you top that for a present????

Laura

Wow, I feel SO inadequate:D :D

[Bikingmomof3]

Wow, I feel SO inadequate:D :D

Thank you Mr. Silver! I needed a laugh today and this one made me choke on my coffee.l :D

[horsemom]

Oh come on, Mr Silver, you would do it if you could!!!

BTW, the horse (really a little 32 year old hackney pony) is doing great! He fixed him!!

Laura

[Mr. Bloom]

Oh come on, Mr Silver, you would do it if you could!!!

BTW, the horse (really a little 32 year old hackney pony) is doing great! He fixed him!!

Laura

Laura, I'm sincerely glad that your pony is doing great.

I think that's a therapy that would fix just about anything...:eek: :eek:

You are definitely married to a REAL MAN! I'm challenged to new standards of accomplishment.

You should have seen my sense of accomplishment the first time that I bled air from the power steering system of my red car...Boy, I had no idea!

[LBTC]

My Mr.Rotten is the bestest in so many ways. I feel like we were meant to be together, and so many of the things we have been through have brought us closer together. Yes, he learns life's lessons as they come, believes in karma, has a very strong sense of the right thing to do, will fight to protect his family, practices random acts of romance, and gets this silly grin on his face when I'm kicking butt in a mountain bike race, when I'm hitting the heavy bag really hard or when I've kept up to his crazy fast pace on the snowshoes. All of that, and he'll still hold my hand when I'm scared of the next medical test.

One time I sent a silly email out to my email friends asking them for one word that describes me. His was so fantastic....it was "forever".

And when he was super stressed out last year when we were apart and he was trying to do the finish work on the house all by himself, I emailed him butterflies, and he played along.....asking where the heck all these butterflies came from....I can barely see the walls, etc. I loved that! Just like I love him.

Yup, we are all pretty sappy here, aren't we. Yay us!

Hugs and huggy butterflies all around,
~T~