Pointless post… I just really feel the need to share my warm and fuzzy feelings about my husband.

Since Christmas I have seen countless posts about how disappointed people are by the gifts from their partners. And in a few I can understand the hurt and frustration they are conveying - and some others have had me raising eyebrows at the posters because the efforts actually seemed sweet.

But every post made me feel more and more grateful and loving towards my hubby. Not just for the effort he put into surprising and treating me on Christmas, and on other special occasions, but on any other Tuesday or Sunday or whatever day for no real reason, during honeymoon phases and rough patches alike.

I love giving gifts, I am awkward with receiving them. He hates shopping… After so many years I do not expect a thing on any given occasion, I’d be happy with a bear hug and a kiss. A handwritten post-it note can make me cry. I can’t say I’d feel any disappointment at not having something to unwrap. However, I know by now but I am always still so overwhelmed and happy that he will not only have put in the effort to get me something - but it will always be things he has really put thought into. Remembering my favorite treats, my current fixation food, a flower I mentioned liking, a teddy I point out in passing months before…. I’m always surprised, always left weak in the knees, and always so grateful - not just for the spoils but for this man in my life. I always feel so seen.

So again, pointless post. But I just had to share the warm and fuzzies I felt for this man after seeing all these posts. I was surprised by all the negativity but it made me feel really positive about my life and who I’m sharing it with.

Also - actually communicate your wants and needs if they are important to you. Your partner may be amazing but they aren’t going to be psychic… Maybe they really didn’t know what you’d want, but effort counts for a lot…