How to Surprise a Woman

@DianneN (247186)
United States
May 31, 2017 11:02am CST
My husband is one in a billion! I love him so, but he gets giddy and can't contain himself if he has something to tell me. He gets a certain look on his face. Tomorrow, as almost everyone in the free world knows, our month of June begins. It is my birthday month and my birthday is June 20th. Unlike some, I love celebrating with all my many friends and family. Well, my husband make reservations at my favorite hotel in Boston for the weekend after my birthday and reservations for my favorite restaurants. I had him cancel high tea, because I can't possibly eat that much. His gift to me is that weekend and a day or two of shopping for anything I want. I think he's more excited than I am, and I'm pretty excited. I just wish he'd get over himself. Photo was taken by me at Hierapolis, Turkey.
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@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
31 May 17
How very thoughtful, and exciting. Have a wonderful time.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Thank you! It's one of our favorite cities. My husband will have a good time, too. lol
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
31 May 17
You do have a wonderful husband. Enjoy his love for you.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
That's so sweet of you to say. It's true and I do!
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
31 May 17
Awww, cut him a bit of slack, he's just happy he did something he knows you'll like. Boy did this part of the year fly by.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
He is a character, but I love him anyway! Before I know it, I'll be back in FL!
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
31 May 17
Or maybe Hawaii for a change @DianneN
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
@rebelann We've been to Hawaii twice. lol. I don't have a home there either, nor does Orville live in Hawaii.
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• United States
31 May 17
You are blessed with him for sure Dianne. You will stay in Boston the whole days or will you venture to the seaside?
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• United States
31 May 17
@DianneN Oh yes there is much to do in lovely Boston Dianne. I know you will have a lovely time to share with us when you get back but not til next month and a very happy birthday to you in advance and I hope i don't forget lol
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
@TiarasOceanView Thanks so much, and don't give it a second thought!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Thank you! He's wonderful and loving to everyone. We will just stay in the city. There is too much to see, do, and eat there. We used to go twice a year, but have only gone for dinner once since we bought our condo in Florida. And that was after dropping our son and his fiancée off at the airport.
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
31 May 17
First of all, I wish you A Very Happy Birthday with your one in a billion hubby. My goodness! He sure is falling in love once again all the time! May you enjoy many, many more @DianneN Nice meeting you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Thanks so very much. It's so nice meeting you, too!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@Gabugs Many thanks!!!!
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@DianneN You are v. welcome! Enjoy your Big Day.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
31 May 17
That is awesome and something to look forward to.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
I'm truly looking forward to it. It's one of our favorite cities, so I'm happy he will have fun, too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@Happy2BeMe Thanks, Laurel! I was "taking the waters" there. He refused. lol
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
1 Jun 17
@DianneN that is wonderful. Nice picture of hubby.
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
1 Jun 17
Your husband surely knows there is more joy in giving than receiving.
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
1 Jun 17
@DianneN He receives no doubt - no argument there. But his joy is when he gives. I like to give and I know what it is to give.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
He receives, too! Lol! Thanks. That was very sweet.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@allknowing Giving is an awesome feeling. He's the type of person who prefers to give, rather than receive. It's his nature. You are definitely a giver who deserves to receive!
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• United States
31 May 17
Awww happy early birthday month! My birthdays five days earlier than yours :) So sweet of your husband ! I'm sure you two will have a blast!
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• United States
1 Jun 17
@DianneN Thank you!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Thank you and the same to you!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 May 17
Aw he's so sweet! It's cute that he gets excited when planning something special for you. =) I hope you have a lovely time when you go.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Thanks to much! He almost giggled when he told me his plans. lol
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@jstory07 (139717)
• Roseburg, Oregon
1 Jun 17
You really do have a nice husband to plan all of those things for your birthday. I hope you have a really good time and get something nice for yourself.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
Thank you. He always has been thoughtful, caring, and kind to me. That's all I really want.
@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
1 Jun 17
Your husband has a right to be happy with himself, considering how happy he's made you with his gift.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@DianneN There are some areas of Boston that I really enjoy visiting. My mother is from nearby Rockland, Mass.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
I have a feeling he's just as happy as I am with this gift. He loves Boston! lol Thank you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@DWDavis Massachusetts has some extraordinary areas. We have always loved Boston and used to go with our sons from the time our youngest was 2 years old. It was fun looking at all the universities, too, when they were high school juniors. The only thing we don't like about Boston is the driving there. It's insane. We leave our car at the hotel and either walk, take a cab, or the train.
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@Shiva49 (26684)
• Singapore
31 May 17
That is indeed a tough act to follow. Happy birthday wishes in advance. We celebrate our birthdays in our family but rather low key though the underlying sentiments are similar - siva
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Thank you! He made himself happy by not having the task of choosing a gift himself. I've told him many times that I don't need or want anything, but he never listens.
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@Shiva49 (26684)
• Singapore
1 Jun 17
@DianneN I am sure the feelings and actions are mutual. It requires two to tango! siva
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@Shiva49 Thank you, Siva. You're correct!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
31 May 17
You are quite lucky to have such very thoughtful husband! And he is more excited than you are for your birthday!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Thank you and lol! He loves everything there as much as I do.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
31 May 17
What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Very surprising! Thank you.
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• United States
1 Jun 17
Wow, nice birthday gift! I am lucky if I get a card or lunch at McDonald's. LOL. My husband isn't one to do a lot.
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• United States
4 Jun 17
@DianneN he is a cheap redneck. I have learned that if I want something, I will get it on my own.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Jun 17
Thanks and lol. You didn't train him well.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Jun 17
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
31 May 17
How lucky! My husband tried to plan a weekend getaway for us around my birthday.. but I caught on to what he was doing and then started to help him plan it. He wanted to take us to NY city, but I said I want to do that with the kids, so instead we planned a weekend in Atlantic City. We ended up having to cancel because we just didn't have the money to do it.
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• United States
1 Jun 17
@DianneN Yeah.. it wasn't too bad.. I do love planning trips though! I wish we could plan another one sometime soon.. but I'm saving up for our camping weekends in August, plus the Lion King is coming to our town and tickets just went on sale.. and we have a few household repairs to worry about... etc etc etc...
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
I remember. At least you had a fun time afterall.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@katsmeow1213 The things you love are very expensive. We always waited to make sure we could afford things. I told our sons not to have big eyes when we moved to this upscale town. Then, family vacations were few and far between. Life will get better.
@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
31 May 17
Awww that's sweet. You are lucky to have such a loving husband
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
1 Jun 17
@DianneN you are lucky indeed
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
I am lucky, considering what I've seen out there. lol Many thanks!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
31 May 17
I can't say I blame your husband, Dianne. If we were near each other I would want to give you the best birthday possible too. Tomorrow is my Mom and Dads 49th Wedding Anniversary, some truly amazing people have wonderful things to celebrate in June @DianneN
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
2 Jun 17
@DianneN we would have loads of fun ! Thank you, my Mom can't be away from her oxygen machine, so she couldn't go out, but yes, we still tried to make the day special.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 May 17
Aww, thank you! I wish we lived much closer to each other. Can you imagine the fun we'd have??? Happy Anniversary to your parents. Are they able to celebrate? I hope your parents have a wonderful day. I'm sure you and your sister will make their day extra special.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jun 17
@bluesa I figured as much, and knew you'd make her day special.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Jun 17
Your husband is a good man. The world needs more men like him! I hope you enjoy each and every day of your birthday month. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you'll be 38 this year. Tell me if I'm close.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Jun 17
@DianneN I knew I was close to guessing your age!!!! And I already like your husband. He married you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jun 17
@moffittjc Thank you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
Thank you! I'm sure you are just as good as my husband. I know you'd like him a lot. 39 and proud of it!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
1 Jun 17
That sounds so sweet ...he keeps your romance young and fresh as ever.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@responsiveme and thanks so much!!!!!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jun 17
Thank goodness for that! We've been married eons! Lol!
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• India
1 Jun 17
@DianneN I know....That's what makes it so sweet
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