Show Him the Love

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In my opinion, dads are often the unsung heroes of the parental unit. I’m so grateful for an annual holiday to take the time to pause and reflect on the important role father’s play in the lives of children. But then, why stop at just one day?

Reflecting on my own marriage, I became aware that I’m definitely lacking in giving my husband the praise and gratitude he deserves for being such a wonderful father. In the daily grind of caring for our young children, my husband’s needs often go unmet and he never complains. A solution for change, be intentional. Intentional with my time, intentional with my actions and intentional with how I love my husband.

I’m planning to extend Father’s Day this year by planning a month of daily interactions to love on my spouse. Ultimately, my goal is to create a new habit to intentionally focus on my husband’s needs and let him know he’s valued and appreciated. Below is my list of 30 practical and easy ways to show my husband a little extra love each day. Steal mine or create your own list to extend the Father’s Day love and give your man the credit he deserves.

30 Ways to Show Your Husband a Little Extra Love

Give him unexpected alone time
Serve him breakfast in bed
Pick up his favorite coffee drink
Give him a massage
Prepare his favorite meal on a random night
Get outdoors for a couple/family hike
Give him a card with a heartfelt message
Let him sleep in
Watch your wedding video or flip through the album and talk about your special day
Give him the night off from putting kids to bed
Wash his car
Give him a guy’s night out
Send him a text to tell him how much you miss him when you’re apart
Plan a date night out
Stock the fridge with his favorite drinks
Initiate intimacy
Let him have total control of the remote for an evening
Make a social media post singing your husband’s praises
Pack his lunch
Give your husband your full attention for the night (no screens!)
Encourage your husband to share his future hopes and dreams
Fill the pantry with his favorite snacks
Make a bucket list together for the following year
Write him a love letter
Greet him with a hug every time you see him
Fill his vehicle with gas
Wear an outfit he finds you attractive in
Get out old photos and talk about your memories together
Make an effort to remain positive and encouraging
Ask him how you can meet his needs better (then do it)

What ideas do you have to add to the list? Please share in the comments and let’s show dad the love!

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Emily
Emily Bice grew up in a small, Ohio farming community west of Columbus. It wasn't until she met her college sweetheart and future husband that her mind was opened to living elsewhere. They say love makes you do crazy things which lead Emily and her Texan husband to living in Central America for two years. After much adventure and traveling, she ended up back in Columbus where the real adventure began: motherhood. She is the mom of two young boys and an infant daughter and wife to the ultimate man's man. She's living her dream as a stay at home mom but will be the first to admit that she is far from having it all figured out. Her hardest parenting moments are typically around nap time and bedtime and after particularly rough episodes she can be found online shopping. In a former chapter of life, Emily worked in non-profit raising funds and awareness for important causes. Today, she spends her time playing and snuggling with her three children, traveling to and from her husband's lacrosse company's events and socializing with friends and family. When she has any free time, she usually wastes it trying to figure out what to do.

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