Sure love and friendship is vital to any good relationship, but sometimes we take the little things our partners do for granted. Really, it is the small, daily gestures that make create our relationships even more than the grand ones. It's easy to take a romantic getaway once every year, but it's the day-in, day-out behaviors that keep your love alive. If you find that your spouse does some or most of the following list, never let him go!
He brings you your favorite ice cream when you've had a bad day
Or fast food, or flowers, or just the perfect hug. Whatever it is that he knows could lighten your burden.
He challenges you
It may not be easy to accept some of his challenges, but you know it is because he knows you can do it. Sometimes you need someone to be a little hard on you in order to get things done!
He eats your meatloaf, even though you know he doesn't like it
When he's willing to do something he doesn't like for you, then he's definitely a keeper!
He sits through your chick-flick marathons
Bonus points if he actually enjoys them and cries along with you!
He gives up guy time to be with you instead
Who needs poker night when he can enjoy being with you?
He believes in you
He is always 100% supportive and your biggest cheerleader, even when it's something most people think you will fail at!
He spends time with your family, whether he likes them or not
It's always nice if he likes your family, but it can mean even more when he still comes along, even if they don't get along.
He is good with kids
Whether it's your own kids, your niece or nephew, or a friend's kids, there's nothing quite like a man who is good with kids!
He isn't afraid of hard work
Watching him roll up his sleeves and fix the drain, mow the lawn, or complete a college degree is very attractive.
He pushes you to try something new
It's easy to stay in your comfort zone, but being able to go beyond can really take you to the next level. Having someone who pushes you to get there can make the journey just a tiny bit easier.
He knows how to help you relax
Knowing what it is that allows you to kick back and let your hair down, shows he really gets you.
He listens
It's hard to find someone who just listens without giving advice, interrupting you to insert his opinion, or stops you from venting. If you find a guy that can listen, never let him go!
He remembers what's important
He may have forgotten the anniversary of your first date, but he does remember the important things, like that you like dark chocolate, not white.
He wants to be better because of you
If he wants to be a better person because he wants to provide a better future, be a better father, or win the best husband award, then that's true love.
He gets rid of the spiders
No explanation needed!
He loves your yoga pants
Having a man that finds you attractive whether you're dressed to the nines or having a pony tail, yoga pants kind of day, is a man who really loves you.
He holds your purse while you shop
A real man can be found in the women's shoe section, quietly watching his woman trying on shoes while holding her pink Coach purse.
The list could honestly go on, but you get the idea. Find those little things your man does and cherish them forever!
