Favorite things about SO

Charissadeats · January 2016

A while back we had a thread about the annoying things SOs do. I thought of doing a positive spin.

So ladies, what is your favorite thing about your SO and what personality traits do you wish your kids will inherit from your partner?

Mine is - my DH is extremely serious and does not take nonsense from anyone. BUT when it comes to animals and small children (so the innocents in this world of ours) he has such a soft heart. He cares so much and will often say the cutest things - he was very upset last night with the fireworks because of the confusion it causes the animals.

It is my wish that my son also has the same soft heart.

kp90 · January 2016

Great idea.
My SO is very stubborn most of the time but he has his moments where he drops everything to take care of me and make sure I'm okay. In those moments it's so great because he's not typically the soft, lovey and mushy guy on the exterior but deep down he has a huge soft spot and always knows when to bring that side out. I also love that we can laugh so much together. His laughter is contagious and I hope our LO will inherit that and be as happy as we are. She will have a great sense of humor and a love of laughter.

lionstigersbears · January 2016

DH is truly brilliant. I hope his desire for discovery and trying to understand things that intrigue him are passed onto our littles.

BabyL52716 · January 2016

My DH is the most patient man you will ever meet (except for his father). He lets pretty much nothing bother him. He is so soft spoken. The few times he has tried to"raised" his voice. I can say it is still not that scary. He also gets so upset when I'm mad at him that its hard for me to be mad for very long..

kbrands7 · January 2016

I love DH's sense of humor-- it's both intelligent and sarcastic, and also completely childish and gleeful depending on his mood. He's great at running with a joke in conversation, but not in a way that dominates the conversation or that draws attention to himself. It's a great balance. So far, DS seems to have inherited this.

I also love how emotionally resilient DH is. You'd never know it, but he had a truly awful childhood and adolescence in many ways and has been able to set boundaries, ask for help when needed, and focus on the good memories, the present, and the future so that it hasn't been a looming, dark cloud over his adulthood. I hope that our sons have this capacity and skill-set, but that they don't have to use it for any extreme circumstances.

Lastly, he's a talented and creative problem-solver. DS has absolutely learned/inherited this.

tgortney · January 2016

I have so much to appreciate about my DH. While other women at work will complain about theirs, I really don't have a lot to say about mine. He's ambitious, smart, and thoughtful. Best of all, he calms my crazy self down when I freak out over stupid stuff. He really keeps our family together.

He does little things all the time, for example, he's been looking for running shoes for himself the last 2 days online and in store, lots of researching and reading. We got a package in the mail yesterday and he got ME new running shoes instead of himself (he has yet to order his as we speak).

I am seriously one lucky lady and our son is so lucky to have a father like him

tgortney · January 2016

kbrands7 said:
I love DH's sense of humor-- it's both intelligent and sarcastic, and also completely childish and gleeful depending on his mood. He's great at running with a joke in conversation, but not in a way that dominates the conversation or that draws attention to himself. It's a great balance. So far, DS seems to have inherited this.

I also love how emotionally resilient DH is. You'd never know it, but he had a truly awful childhood and adolescence in many ways and has been able to set boundaries, ask for help when needed, and focus on the good memories, the present, and the future so that it hasn't been a looming, dark cloud over his adulthood. I hope that our sons have this capacity and skill-set, but that they don't have to use it for any extreme circumstances.

Lastly, he's a talented and creative problem-solver. DS has absolutely learned/inherited this.

This sounds exactly like my DH! He doesn't think about it or dwell over it. He focuses on the future and the good things to come! It's great for me because I'm the dweller of our relationship but he's been rubbing off on me

thismakes4 · January 2016

My Dh is so different than any person I've ever met. If he says he'll do something it will happen. After our car was broken into by homeless people and they stole things with sentimental value, he went out to the homeless camps and talked to different individuals telling them he will pay to have our laptop back because it has our children's photos and videos on it and they can keep everything else that was taken. A couple of the bums are pretty sure they know who did it and told dh they would try to get it back for us. I don't know anyone else who would go out and do that. He's very progressive and teaches our boys good life skills. Honestly, I would be so proud of any of my children turned out to be exactly like him... The good and the bad.

vinerie · January 2016

My husband took my advice a year ago and grew a beard. He looks hot! I love it. That's my vain favorite thing.

Seriously, though, he is so patient with working out problems. He loves fixing things and figuring out how stuff works. I am the opposite. It's something that I hope our son inherits. We are both patient in our own ways, too, so I hope our son gets the best parts of our respective "patience."

My H is also crazy smart. He's a scientist and generally very intellectually curious. Sounds nerdy, but we like going to talks and such at museums. I also hope our son inherits that enthusiasm for learning.

PYLWhammy · January 2016

My husband is FUNNY! He always can make me laugh. I look forward to seeing him make our baby laugh!

He loves kids. The first time he met my nephew, who was 6 months old at the time and cranky, he scooped him right up and made him smile

. He is so gentle with kids and animals. I know our son or daughter will be too.

My husband is really close to his family. He loves my family too. No in law drama here! I know he will build a new strong family foundation for our own child(ren).

Charissadeats · January 2016

@vinerie I love it when they listen to and change something just for 'us'.

allisonmunson94 · January 2016

i love this idea because I love my husband so much! He is the funniest guy I've ever met. I've never been with somebody that respects me the way he does, and that is very important to me. If we fight, we never stay mad at each other, and it has been that way for four years. He's been through a lot with his health over the past few years, hip reconstruction surgeries, hip replacement (due to a car accident in 2012), and had to get his large intestine removed due to a genetic condition. 8 major surgeries since 2012, and he never once wanted to give up. He is strong-willed and always knows how to make those around him smile & laugh. He is also an amazing father to his 5 year old daughter, and I can't wait to see how he is with our son.

dsmith211 · January 2016

DH has the absolute best sense of humor and is very grounded/laid back. Which balances me out I think bc I tend to be high strung. He always works very hard both at home and at work and always makes sure we have everything we need and that everyone is always taken care of. On top of all that he is one of the most loving people I know and is already one of the best daddy's I know (I may be a bit biased though

). I really can't wait until our little girl gets here just seeing how excited/happy he gets now.

Bltbear82 · January 2016

DH is sweet, sarcastic, patient, thoughtful, and intelligent. I love how driven, hardworking, and creative he is. His job is very creative but he also writes, paints and plays a few instruments. Our oldest niece really wants to learn to play the piano so he sat with her on Christmas Eve and taught her the c major scale, while also cooking dinner for 10 people.

He can be annoyingly logical, but he keeps me grounded and always wants to help me find a solution to whatever is bothering me (big or small) or see reason when I'm being stubborn.

And this is selfish, but I love how fiercely he loves me, and now DS. He has a demanding job and works extremely hard with long hours but he always makes sure I/we know we are his priority. Our boys will be very lucky to inherit any of his qualities, but if I had to pick I would say intelligence, passion and thoughtfulness.

PYLWhammy · January 2016

allisonmunson94 said:

If we fight, we never stay mad at each other, and it has been that way for four years.

That's something I love about my husband too. I hear about fights that last for days and I can't fathom that. Half of the time when we start arguing, we end up laughing before it escalates!

bkjade · January 2016

That he is so incredibly intelligent, shares my sarcastic sense of humor, and so damn handsome!

❤️❤️❤️

AdorkablePixie · January 2016

My husband is amazing. He is really good with cars and fixing them, he's athletic, and he's smart. He's also artistic and I LOVE that. He draws and he can paint too.

My best friend complains to me about her husband and I hear other people do it too and it makes me sad. I don't really have much, if anything, to complain about. It might bug me how late he stays up sometimes, or if he goes out with a friend when I want him home but that's petty stuff and nothing I get mad or complaint about. He is so good to me. He puts up with a lot, I am not an easy person to live with. In fact, that's one of the first things my mom told him when we moved in together.

When I'm moody or just being sour he says, you're not mad at me I didn't do anything wrong, please stop treating me this way. Instead of getting mad and yelling at me, and I tell you what it really helps. He is so patient.

Today at the gym in our apartment community we got there and one of the windows was open, one without a screen. Management does not like the windows open so I closed it. This girl on he treadmill got an attitude with me and I explained to her that they don't like it open, 1) it's cold outside (and also cold in the gym..) and 2) there is no screen. She told me to open it back up so I left it 1/3 open, thinking that was fair. She got off the treadmill and opened it back up. I called the front office but forgot they're out today, so DH went over and closed the window, she started giving him a hard time. She went to close it and he stood in front of the window. Instead of going back to his treadmill he stayed by the window and got on a bike so he could make sure she didn't open it again.

He's just the best. Sorry, I didn't mean for this to get so long!

NinnyJean · January 2016

There's so much I love about my DH! One thing in particular is just how caring he is. When we started dating he would open my car door, help me with my coat, pull out my chair and everyone told me to enjoy this early stage. Well years later and he still does all of this. He also will jump up and help me whenever I need it. This is our first baby and I can already see him going above and beyond caring for this LO. He's been reading a book for new dads and gets so excited when he learns new things on how to care for our baby.

codeeye · January 2016

My absolute favourite thing about my SO is that despite our differing opinions on many important topics he agrees with me that they don't have to be a problem in our relationship. We are both strong believers in people having differing opinions and we work really well despite having opposite opinions on everything from God to aliens. He and I agree that out little one should be raised to formulate his own opinion, free of pressure from his parents beliefs.

He is also the most caring and attentive person I have ever met in my life. Always gets me a drink if he is getting himself one. Always asks if I need anything when he is up. Always sends me sweet texts while he is working to tell me how special I am to him. And he loves my trouble maker German shepherd despite her behaviour problems (anxious pup poor thing) I know that doesn't sound like a big deal but he has the most well behaved Siberian husky you could ever meet so I know it's difficult for him to have my goofball around.

AdorkablePixie · January 2016

NinnyJean said:

There's so much I love about my DH! One thing in particular is just how caring he is. When we started dating he would open my car door, help me with my coat, pull out my chair and everyone told me to enjoy this early stage. Well years later and he still does all of this. He also will jump up and help me whenever I need it. This is our first baby and I can already see him going above and beyond caring for this LO. He's been reading a book for new dads and gets so excited when he learns new things on how to care for our baby.

DH still opens doors for me too.

When we first started dating and I told my mom about it she was like, "he's a keeper!" lol He sure was.

dshannah · January 2016

DH is patient, kind, hilarious, quirky, supportive, sensible, loving, smart, handsome as hell, hardworking, and pathologically sane. It's been so damn easy with him. We got along from the get-go, talking easily and feeling comfy with one another, and even though we've done long-distance, gone through job-hunting hell, and have dealt with some serious family health issues, it's always felt like we are in it together and none of the drama in our lives is between the two of us. We don't agree on many things (Clinton/Sanders, cats/dogs, east coast/midwest) but we respect one another's opinions and perspectives.

There are thousands of things I love about him and I'm thankful for him every day.

mmemartinez · January 2016

There are lots of things to love but his number one trait is that he is 100% giving. He will run to the store if anyone wants anything and will go around the house getting me stuff when I'm just being lazy. That makes me sound bad but I make up for it lol. In fact right now he is out picking up ice skates for me...unprompted. We are going skating later this week at a place where we can't rent them. He gets it from his stepdad who would do anything for you because he genuinely wanted to.

Bluejay3030 · January 2016

My H is the most generous person I've ever met, and he's also very attentive--not just to my needs, but to the needs of everyone around him. He's an incredible problem solver and handy-man.

He can also be very charming (when he wants to be). And he's so loving and engaged with DD, which melts my heart because his dad was/is pretty cold and distant. H is a pretty special dude, IMO

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AdorkablePixie · January 2016

mmemartinez said:

There are lots of things to love but his number one trait is that he is 100% giving. He will run to the store if anyone wants anything and will go around the house getting me stuff when I'm just being lazy. That makes me sound bad but I make up for it lol. In fact right now he is out picking up ice skates for me...unprompted. We are going skating later this week at a place where we can't rent them. He gets it from his stepdad who would do anything for you because he genuinely wanted to.

Is it safe to ice skate while pregnant? My husband is taking my niece today and I opted not to go because I wasn't sure if it was safe. Like if I fell or something I didn't want to risk losing the baby. I don't usually fall but with my luck I probably would and then I'd hate myself for going.

doozer1345 · January 2016

DH is hilarious. He makes me laugh until I cry. I also love how protective he is when I need him to be and I feel too down to take up for myself(not too often). He makes me feel safe and he is a beyond amazing father. I am very fortunate to have a man that is so involved in raising our child and being so attentive to her. At this point in my pg I have to give a shout out to his bedroom skills as well... A+

cortney626 · January 2016

My husband is hardworking and loyal. A family man and great friend. He has the best sense of humor. Never lets anything bother him. He's confident, intelligent, personable, can talk to anyone. He's very well respected. He's handy, naturally athletic. He's an amazing father. He truly is perfect for me. We complement one another so well. We just have fun together and our marriage comes fairly easy. I think a large part of that is because DH is so easy going.

mmemartinez · January 2016

I don't plan on doing anything crazy and I'm not too worried about it. I'm a little nervous just because it might feel different with a new center of gravity but I wasn't told not to. I think the babies are generally pretty well cushioned in there and up to 20 weeks it should be ok (I'm at 19)

saltedcaramel518 · January 2016

My DH values respect, and believes you have to give it to get it. He learned this from his parents, and I know he will pass it onto our LO. He is very respectful to elders, his bosses, and his coworkers, regardless of how they treat him. He says ma'am and sir to pretty much everyone over the age of 18.

I don't think I know of anyone that doesn't like like him. Well, people probably aren't going to tell his wife that they don't like him, ha.. But I'm always being told what a wonderful person he is, and I have to agree!

Charissadeats · January 2016

Aaaww DH just proved that he is so awesome.

It's our first day back at work after our holidays - he left early this morning already for JHB - which is about an hour's drive from us - so far. I tried to leave just now, but my car decided it's still on holiday. SOOOO, of course I phone him and, without hesitating, he said, let me try and get away here so I can come and help you. (Note I didn't phone him to come and fix it - it was more of a courtesy call to say I'm not going in.)

I made him stay - but still, the fact that he offered is so sweet and so him!

laurenmdrn16 · January 2016

Wow, I could write a novel about all the awesome things about MH!

Number one is definitely his laid back attitude. Nothing fazes him. While I am spinning off, freaking out about some little thing, he always stays calm and brings me back down to Earth. Our son has inherited that and very rarely gets frustrated. I feel guilty because I don't know what a normal 2 year old temper tantrum looks like because when my son gets upset, he just takes a deep breath and tries again. I hope our daughter can be as level-headed and calm.

I also love how devoted, hard-working, and determined MH is. I tend to have flights of fancy and dream big without actually doing anything while MH can set his mind to something and it gets done! He is a master problem solver and fixer.

We are also total geeks, which just means that we are super passionate about things. I am a Potterhead and MH is a super Star Wars fan. He melted my heart by making an incredible connection between a Potter character and a character from the new Star Wars movie. Even if it is not something he is necessarily into, he respects what I love and tries to learn more about it. I find that so ridiculously endearing!

PYLWhammy · January 2016

bshurdy said:
My DH values respect, and believes you have to give it to get it.

That attitude is unfortunately becoming a rarity!

Charissadeats · January 2016

@laurenmdrn16 What connection did he make? Sorry - I wasn't going to ask, but I really want to know

laurenmdrn16 · January 2016

charissadeats said:

@laurenmdrn16 What connection did he make? Sorry - I wasn't going to ask, but I really want to know

I don't want to give any spoilers, but he said maybe Kylo Ren is like Severus Snape because THE SCENE with Han Solo mirrored a scene between Snape and Dumbledore...hope that doesn't ruin it for anyone who didn't see the movie yet! I still cry thinking about it.

js8812 · January 2016

I love so many things about my H. The highlight reel includes: his great work ethic, intelligence, sense of humor, caring nature... he's the worrier between the two of us, focus on family, fun-loving, etc. He LOVES doing handiwork around the house, which is a huge plus for me and our bank account. He is going to be the best dad and I can't wait to witness it!

Charissadeats · January 2016

@laurenmdrn16 Interesting!

laurenmdrn16 · January 2016

charissadeats said:

@laurenmdrn16 Interesting!

And they both have the same hair do!

Image: https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/snape-kylo.jpg?w=748&h=438&crop=1

mfraser057 · January 2016

Everything in my pregnancy has been super difficult for the most part and it's so hard to stay positive when I always feel so shitty BUT my SO has been the absolute best part of the pregnancy (besides baby)! He is there for me for everything! Takes care of me when I am sick and gets up everytime I throw up to rub my back and bring me water. I could not do this without him and I am so grateful to have so a loving partner! I can't wait to see him with Baby

AdorkablePixie · January 2016

We have all been blessed with some pretty amazing SOs!

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