The things I love about my husband…and tips for writing your own ‘what I love about my husband’ list!
Hey there momma, do you need help writing a “things I love about my husband” list? Well, you’re in luck! I just sat down and wrote out 105 reasons why I love my husband!!
If you are struggling to come up with a great list or need a little help telling your hubby how much you love him, then read on! I have loads of tips and such to inspire you.
What makes a husband special?
Before you get started, you might want to take a moment to think about what makes a man so special. Of course, what makes one man special to you might be entirely different than what makes a man special to me!
Still, cruise through this list and see if you can see your husband in any of these descriptions. If so, be sure to add what it is that he does to display that quality to your list!
Communicates well – An amazing man will communicate his needs and desires in a totally loving, appropriate fashion.
Equal partnership – You both always discuss everything together and then make a decision.
Wants to be with you – He should want to spend time with you more than anyone else.
Trustworthy – Your man should be completely trustworthy in every situation, whether he is handling finances, taking care of the children, spending time with friends, or surrounded by a bunch of other women.
Loyal – Your husband should be the first to jump in and defend you, in every situation.
Playful – He should be able to playfully flirt with you once in a while.
Forward Thinker – He needs to be able to look ahead and plan for the future.
Provider – Unless he is a stay-at-home dad, it is his responsibility to provide for his family.
Makes you laugh – Especially when your whole world is falling apart. 💕
Shares your values – Parenting your children will be easier if you share the same values.
Makes you a priority – A good man will put you first, before literally everything else, even his own friends.
Problem solver – A great husband will be able to first think, and then talk things through if there is a problem.
Respectful – A wonderful man will always, always respect you, your wishes, and your boundaries.
Emotionally mature – He can properly identify and express all emotions.
Knows how to forgive – Your man should be able to forgive and forget.
Knows how to ask for forgiveness – Likewise, he needs to be able to say he’s sorry and ask for forgiveness.
Compassionate – He needs to be able to put himself in someone else’s shoes and show a little compassion.
Has self-control and discipline – A strong man exhibits self-control and discipline in every area of his life.
Patient – Your hubby needs to show patience with you and the kids.
Appreciative – You want your man to appreciate the things you do for him, and how hard you work.
Supportive – He offers encouragement, is your number one fan, and is your biggest cheerleader.
Humble – We are all called to be humble.
Has integrity – He needs to know his values, and he needs to know how to stand by them.
Can compromise – He also needs to know when to compromise.
Honest – Your man needs to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, all the time.
A great father – Your husband needs to teach your boys how to be great men and he needs to teach your daughters how men should treat women.
Puts his family first – He weighs every decision against what’s best for his family.
😅 Phew! THAT was a long list! We’re not asking for too much, are we momma? 😁
If any of those qualities ring true for your man, then think about what he does to show it. And add it to your list!
How can I express my love for my husband in words?
If you have a hard time getting the words out, momma, and are looking for an idea or two, here are a few things you could try:
1. Borrow the words
If you can’t say it, momma, then get someone else to! Use quotes or song lyrics to get your message across.
2. Leave him a little message
If you can’t tell him how you feel, leave little notes for him! Put a post-it note in his lunch box.
Make a dry-erase board and leave it on your dresser. Change the message every day!
Write a steamy message on the bathroom mirror.
Be creative!
3. Text him
Text him throughout the day, letting him know how you feel!
And if you still can’t find the words, send him quotes, silly Gifs, songs, or even Bitmoji’s, that show him how you feel. Or, simply say “I miss you.”
4. Say thank you
Sometimes, a simple thank you will do. You don’t need to launch into a heartfelt list expressing your cheesy love for him. 😉
Instead of telling him how incredibly taken care of, provided for, sheltered, and protected he makes you feel 🙄, you could simply say “Thank you for checking my car over before I take off for the weekend.” 😉
5. Use a greeting card
If you do want to get cheesy, surprise him with a greeting card!
And there are so many to choose from! Sexy and sultry, funny, sweet, charming, you name it!
6. Hang a farmhouse sign
On my to-buy list: “Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same”.
Also, “This is us”, and “Our life, our story”.
Let the signs make a statement when you can’t say a word. 😉
7. Use Snapchat
Send a video of yourself telling him how you feel.
Then he can save it so that he always has it. ☺️
8. Brag him up
Brag him up when he thinks you don’t know he’s listening! ☺️ Then he’ll know exactly how you feel, and how strongly you feel it (strong enough to tell the world!)
9. Keep a journal for him
If you can’t say how much you love him out loud, but you love to write, keep a journal for him! Every now and then, add an entry telling him how you feel that day.
10. Create a love jar
Write down the things you love about your husband on little slips of paper.
And then fill a jar with them!
11. Write him a love letter
Now, there’s something kinda sweet about writing a love note. Because it is old-fashioned…
12. Sing him a song
If you can sing, that is. 😁
Here’s my “Why I Love My Husband” list!!
Alright momma, without further ado, here’s why I love my husband, in no particular order!
1. He likes to buy yummy snacks, start a fire, and cuddle up on the couch
2. He likes to share every moment with me, no matter how big or small
3. He likes to go for a walk with me
4. He likes coffee in the morning and drinks in the evening with me
5. He always says he’s going to “run” this or that
6. He sees what I need and does it before I even ask
7. He cooks dinner with me
8. He dries the dishes
9. He gives the dog a bath because he knows I hate it
10. He likes to take me places
11. He’d rather spend time with me than anyone else
12. He has a mischievous smile
13. He has a twinkle in his eye when he’s up to no good
14. He tries to be a positive person
15. He is mischievous
16. He (mostly) says what he thinks
17. He knows when not to say something
18. He treats me like a queen
19. He supports my blogging and freelance writing
20. He wants me to be a sahm just as much as I want to be a sahm
21. He lets me have lazy days
22. He takes care of my car for me so that it is always safe to drive
23. He is a MAN – does the manly things around the house, like fixing stuff, cutting wood, hunting, etc.
24. He teaches me new things
25. He’s patient with me when I’m scared
26. He teaches his boys how to be a man
27. He backs off when he knows I’m not budging
28. He respects my boundaries
29. He is a good cook
30. He is playful
31. He flirts with me
32. He has a nice butt
33. He has a great smile
34. He has sexy legs
35. He likes to spend time at the lake with me
36. He doesn’t care that I’m a dork
37. He provides for us
38. He likes to be a dork, which makes me laugh
39. He can build things and is good at it
40. He built me a bed, coffee table, blanket ladder, and bunk beds for the boys
41. He respects my decisions
42. He lets me teach him things
43. He likes to travel
44. He likes to go antiquing
45. He likes to have fun
46. He is a hard worker
47. He stands by his values
48. He’s not afraid to speak his mind
49. He’s physically strong
50. He’s cuddly
51. He’s affectionate
52. He tells me I’m beautiful
53. He can’t keep his hands off me
54. He always makes time for me
55. He makes me his priority over anyone else
56. He lets me have my way 99% of the time
57. He tries to keep the house clean for me
58. He loves his family and spends time with them
59. He loves his in-laws
60. He is athletic
61. He is romantic
62. He is adorkable
63. He makes up funny words (such as ‘adorkable’)
64. He gives the people he loves nicknames
65. He likes to play
66. He likes to go sledding at night
67. He makes me want to be a better wife
68. He adores his grandparents
69. He is sentimental
70. He slaps my butt when he walks by
71. He is protective of his sisters
72. He likes to play with my hair
73. He looks good barefoot in blue jeans
74. He keeps the yard mowed for me
75. He snow blows and shovels for me
76. He helps me in the garden
77. He does all the manly things but still helps me with the household chores
78. He fixes things that break
79. He goes crazy when I wear his favorite pants
80. He loves his dog
81. He loves his grandson
82. He loves his daughters-in-law like they were his own girls
83. He taught his boys how to treat a woman
84. He can effortlessly quote a million and one movies
85. He can impersonate almost anyone
86. He has a dark {humorous} side that he keeps threatening to turn into a T-shirt company
87. He can easily talk to anyone about anything
88. He has sexy feet
89. He believes in the supernatural
90. He is conservative
91. He is a Christian
92. He has strong family values
93. He believes kids need to learn from their mistakes
94. He believes kids need to respect their elders and authority
95. He truly listens when you talk
96. He can just sit still and do nothing {which literally drives me nuts!}
97. He can poke fun at my weaknesses and annoying qualities in a loving way
98. He won’t let his boys swear or talk inappropriately in front of me, his sisters, or his mother
99. He is spontaneous
100. He doesn’t mind that I wear a bathrobe all day
101. He gives me space when I need it
102. He has his own made-up language with his siblings
103. He can skin a buck and run a truck line
104. If the world ends, he will still be able to provide for us
105. He chose me
Seriously. He could have married someone else. But he picked me.
How can I explain my love to my husband?
If you are still having trouble telling your hubby how you feel, then don’t!!
Who says you need to write a “things I love about you” list anyways? There are other ways to let your husband know how you feel!
(P.S., this list contains a couple of affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you purchase the book mentioned. To learn more, read my disclosure policy.)
Need an idea or two?
1. Make him a scrapbook, photo book, or collage of reasons why you love him
2. Make a playlist of songs that express your love for him
3. Dec your house out in pics of the two of you
4. Take the Love Dare
5. Learn his Love Language
6. Do something he loves that you often don’t want to do
7. Cook his favorite meal
8. Bake him his favorite treat
9. Bring him lunch at work
10. Serve him a romantic dinner
11. Send him cute, sexy, or funny pics of you during the day
12. Go somewhere just the two of you
13. Pamper him after a long day of work
14. Be affectionate
15. Be flirty
16. Support his life decisions
17. Take an interest in the things he loves
18. Truly listen when he talks
What you do on a daily basis will say more than your words ever can, momma. 😉
Tips for making your own list of reasons you love your husband
Okay, so what if you really, really want to write out why you love your husband? But you still need some help getting started?
No worries!
Here are a few tips to get the job done.
Describe the actions that display the qualities
For instance, if he is a good dad, instead of saying he is a good dad, say something like, “He teaches my boys how to be good men”, or “he loves his daughters-in-law like they were his own girls”.
Describe the specific things he does that make you love him so much.
List what he does well
Think of things he does well, that makes your life so much easier. For instance, he fixes things around the house, keeps your vehicle maintained, or calls you to see if you need anything.
Write a mix of serious and funny things
Sure, he might have strong family values, is fiercely protective of his sisters, and adore his grandparents.
But he also likes to slap you in the butt, teases you mercilessly for being tone-deaf, and goes absolutely nuts when you wear his favorite pants. 😉
Be observant
Watch him for a few days and note the awesome things he does, that you love. Secretly write them down in the notes on your phone, or keep a paper and pencil handy, to write them down, so that you don’t forget when it’s time to make your list!
Reminisce
Go through old keepsakes to jar your memory! You fell in love with this guy and agreed to marry him, after all! 😉
Go through some old love notes, look at photo albums, or scroll through the memories on your phone.
You’re sure to find a few wonderful reasons. 💕
What are the 5 most important things in a marriage?
So, I ran through all the things that make a husband so special at the beginning of this post. But if I had to choose, what are the five most important things for a healthy relationship?
Well, I’ve been married to my best friend for a very long time now. And I think my list just might surprise you!
1. Commitment
Commitment means you work through every.single.problem that comes your way. Divorce is not an option. It is not in your vocabulary.
Likewise, neither is cheating.
You are committed to one another. Period. End of story.
2. Trust
It’s really hard to be committed to each other if you can’t trust each other!
Lying will absolutely destroy trust. And then a lack of trust will destroy the commitment. And no commitment will destroy the marriage.
3. Communication
Open communication builds trust – and strengthens the relationship.
4. Respect
If you have respect for each other, you will work hard to please each other, communicate with each other, solve problems together, and trust each other.
All of these things will help you to stay committed to each other.
If you are lacking respect, then you don’t even find the other person worth all the trouble.
5. Love
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
~ 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
At the end of the day…
😅 Phew! That was A LOT!!
I get a little passionate about marriage and family, momma. 😅
I believe that the family is the cornerstone of our society.
If we tear apart the family then we tear down our society.
It all starts at home. That is why you’ll see “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family” at the bottom of this blog.
I truly believe that. We, as moms, are raising the next generation.
They will go on to be political leaders, CEOs, religious leaders, teachers, and so much more.
We have very important work to do, you and I.
But it starts with our marriage.
Because a strong marriage creates a strong family.
And a strong family creates strong people.
Who will go out and change this world. 💕
So, tell me, momma, what do you love about your husband? Post it in the comments below!
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