What's the most precious gift your spouse could give to you?
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
United States
August 5, 2007 2:24pm CST
After so many years of marriage, I'm past the stage where I expect constant courting and gifts. Sure, I'd love to have something nice jewelry-wise once in a while. But, he knows that I value saving money and frugal ways much more than any tangible thing he could buy.
One of the greatest gifts that my spouse could give to me is more time spent talking (by ourselves without the child in the room) about just any old thing. Some of our best times as a couple have been when we could just sit together and talk about our day. I've always felt closest to him during those times. And, I've noticed that since our child came along, we don't talk as much anymore. With a kid in the house, it's a daily effort just to find five minutes of alone time. So, the little bit of time we get to talk daily is a very precious gift to me.
What's the most precious gift that your spouse could give you? Jewelry? Furs? More romance? Time away from housework? Please share.
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@myjunk (22)
• United States
6 Aug 07
Speaking from a guys point of view. The best gift my wife ever gave me was having our last child born at home. Our last child born was at home just her and me no doctors or anyone else present. It was the most beautiful experience that I will never forget. Come to find out afterward that she had planned it that way. She thought that if I knew ahead of time that I would panic (I probably would have).
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@PurpleMunchkin (13)
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5 Aug 07
I would have to say that the most precious gift that my husband has given me is our daughter !!! 9 months old now and im still amazed every single day that she was created by him and me.
Apart from our daughter i think the most precious gifts are the unexpected ones. When he comes home with a bunch of flowers just 'because' or when he cooks me dinner to give me some time off.
The most precious gift i could have now tho - is probably a lie in !!! i havent had one for over 9 months now and it seems a precious luxury that i wont have again for a very long time.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
10 Aug 07
Most certainly! I completely agree with you on that one. The greatest gift my spouse ever gifted me with, was our daughter. For the first year my spouse and I would sit by her crib and marvel at the little miracle that was part of our life. And, often I would have to pinch myself to make sure that I was not sleeping and having a wonderful dream. I waited so long to become a Mommy and when it finally happened, it was hard to believe. Certainly she is an amazing gift.
It's funny, cause my spouse thanks me everyday for such a beautiful child. Isn't that sweet?
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@beutfulmama6701 (1718)
• United States
6 Aug 07
Before i met my husband i wasnt a materilistic girl... When we met and still does he showered me with gifts... while we dated everytime i saw him he said something new for me... wether they were flowers, candy, love letters, poems, jewwelry or simply my favorite soda.. he has given me so many very special gifts, but in our 8 years together id have to say out of everything that he has ever bestowed upon me is the precious gifts of our children.. we have a beautiful 6 year old daughter and we have 2 more twin blessings on the way. Nothing in life is more precious than a child.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
10 Aug 07
Isn't it the truth!!! We were childless for many years and enjoyed many of the finer things in our life. But, now that our child is with us, finances are not so good, but we have never been happier! Isn't it funny, how children actually make up for lack of luxuries? Definitely children are blessings, that is for sure.
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@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
5 Aug 07
The best gift my husband has ever given me is definitely my son. I can't imagine life without him.
Another precious gift that my husband gives me, is the chance to stay home with my son everyday, instead of working outside of our home. I really love being able to see Elliott anytime I want to. I hated not knowing what he was doing during the day while I was at work. It has taken some major sacrifices for my husband and I both, to allow me to stay home with my son. My husband doesn't complain about it, though. He's even offered to get another job to help us get stuff paid off sooner.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
10 Aug 07
That's so sweet! Well, I suppose if we are listing all the sweet things spouses have done for us, then I would definitely include what you listed. I'm very thankful for my child and the ability to be a stay at home mom. During the first three years he worked night and day to keep us living in a nice home. Before the baby came along, I would have lived in a box with him, cause I loved him so much. But, after she came along, my priorities changed and both of us wanted her to have a better life. Both of us have made some major sacrifices to make that happen. Isn't parenting wonderful?
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@navtech (1773)
• India
6 Aug 07
Dear beautyqueen26, It was very nice to read your discussion. You have a contented life. A woman should be: A woman should safe guard herself, she should look after her husbad and children, she should be faithful and she should strive hard keep the happiness of the family. She should always honour the committment she makes to others. She should develop mental strength not to feel tired. I feel that what you are. Let the All mighty shower on your and your family all the happiness, prosperity and good health.
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
14 Aug 07
I’d have to say that it would be a day of pampering- From him of course- where he does not work outdoors and I do no housework- and my daughter is not at home- So I get back rubs and foot massages whenever I want them- He cooks for me and cleans up- and we just chit chat and spend time together- also no phones! And no tv!
@yvette81 (33)
• United States
10 Aug 07
Support is the most precious gift my husband has given me. Not just when I am doing great but also when I mess up. Just him letting me know that if no one else in the world believes in me that he does. Sometimes it takes for someone else to point out something that you should have seen in yourself. I felt that I did not want a baby because I felt unprepared and that I wouldn't make a good mom. Now that we have our son I couldn't imagine my life any other way. I love being a mother and a wife and that would not have been possible without his support.
