Making my husband's lunch

artemis286 · 2019-06-16T06:27:05+00:00

It means soo much to my husband when I make breakfast and his lunch! I'm 36 weeks pregnant now, so it's not always happening as much as I'd like. And on the days I'm not well enough to get up and out of bed and handle food smells, it is defintely missed.

And like you, it takes only a few minutes. But it really makes his whole day better. Homemade dinner really means a lot to him as well. He's capable of cooking, but he loves my food so much more haha!

Even simple things around the house, like organizing a messy drawer of his, doing the laundry, and cleaning the kitchen. He's always more than willing to help, especially since I'm so pregnant right now, but when I'm well enough to take care of it it means a lot to him. One of his love languages is acts of service. A simple massage puts him on cloud nine too! I've picked up some basic techniques from getting them at chiropractors offices for years, plus some personal study, and he would take one every day if I had the energy haha!

teaandtalk · 2019-06-16T05:57:22+00:00

Can I suggest adding a little note? Mine loves that :)

thatbadlarry · 2019-06-16T13:44:37+00:00

Just a little story on this topic - I had to make a sudden 2 day drive to see my mom when she was palliative. I stayed the night with my old best friend who I hadn’t seen in at least 4 years. We have been best friends for 20 years and I taught her how to cook. When it came time to get on the road again she handed me a lunch. She made a tuna sandwich just the way I like it (toasted bread and with pickles) and a homemade chocolate muffin. I totally cried when I saw it. I was so so so touched. It was just a tuna sandwich but that act of love and thoughtfulness and the fact that she remembered how I like my tuna from like two decades ago - just made me feel so so so loved and supported in a really hard time. I ugly cried on the side of the road and called her to say how much I love and appreciate her when I ate it. Now I get why making food for the people you love is so important. The simplest act of service is one a good partner will appreciate so much. I always thought making lunch for your man was no big deal till my BFF did it for me.

MrTrizzles · 2019-06-16T07:38:39+00:00

If we are in the same residence she will always wave me off to business in the morning. She would be hurt if she missed me. Small gesture but it touches on a couple virtues that aren't always easy to regularly demonstrate to one's man. I do miss it when she is absent. I cannot think of a better way to transition into battle.

myrtlebtch · 2019-06-16T11:48:18+00:00

My husband got used to me making breakfast, so the day I don’t feel like cooking he gets mad. I might have spoiled him.

pigghenuette12 · 2019-06-16T14:12:18+00:00

The one thing that somehow always makes my SO turn into little-kid-happy-mode is that when I get a text that he’s having a shit day at work, I always pick up his favorite candy (mike-n-ikes)

For whatever reason he never buys them for himself and when I set up his computer at home for on-call work with a box of that candy you’d think I gave him the stars. It’s adorable and I love doing it. Little things!!

Theflowerswillbloom · 2019-06-16T15:44:35+00:00

As a careergal, I'm slightly jealous. I try making lunches and breakfasts when I can and I get a kick out of it-- when I met some of his co-workers they always talk about how my boyfriend brought the most amazing smelling oatmeal to a meeting and the men all jealously said "Your girlfriend made you breakfast!?" And when he responded with "Yeah she said it's got like 36g of protein in it!" They got even more surprised and went "She counts macros!?!?!"

Apparently he's the envy of all his male co-workers 😂 I must admit I was glowing that my oatmeal got me famous at his work, but I'm often too tired to do all the meal prep despite it being relatively easy to do.

Fridgemagnetman · 2019-06-16T19:22:58+00:00

Social validation is a strong moderator of relationship enjoyment. Every time someone ask who made that sandwich he gets to humble brag about his loving wife and see the admiration in his colleagues

thelaineybelle · 2019-06-17T23:40:23+00:00

My guy is a RP kind of guy. I've been lurking this sub for tips. Definitely cooking him supper daily and rubbing his feet keeps him happy. His love language is acts of service. Not my preferred language, but having my brakes changed, the leaky roof fixed, and a new TV is nice! He is definitely Captain material. Thank you ladies for the encouraging ideas.

Fayve27 · 2019-06-16T18:00:52+00:00

I'm very fortunate in that my husband has the flexibility to drive home from work and spend lunch with me almost every day during the week (we have a routine of going out together on Friday lunches). We both love that time where we can enjoy a homecooked meal together. I often struggle with feeling like I'm being boring or repetitive in what I'm making for him? It ends up being a lot of omelettes, some wraps, and ideally leftovers (although I usually plan to make extra at dinner and we eat it all instead). Would anyone like to share some ideas of tasty lunch options? I have the benefit of being able to whip things up in the morning, so they don't always have to be fast, but we do both enjoy frugal options with a good amount of protein to help keep an eye on our weight.

MsScamander · 2019-06-17T09:37:21+00:00

During Summer I always put the whole bedding (pillow and blackets) out into the sun to fresh it up.

When the berries are ripe I pick some for breakfast when I take my evening walk.

Fieryirishplease · 2019-06-17T19:13:52+00:00

Every morning I get up before my husband no matter when he has to be awake which can be super early sometimes. I blearily stumble into the kitchen to make his coffee, make lunch, pack his cooler with drinks and snacks, and gather the stuff he needs to get out the door in one spot.

It lets him sleep in a little longer and I can give him a kiss and a hug good-bye plus that sweet forehead kiss I get every morning too!

LateralThinker13 · 2019-06-18T16:51:31+00:00

My wife likes to surprise me occasionally in the evening by washing my feet with a warm wet towel. It comes from her Indian culture, and it's always a real treat. Helps me sleep too.

Banjaiel · 2019-06-16T23:36:39+00:00

What are his love languages? I'm guessing 'favors' or "tokens of affection". Men that have committed, apparently put huge value on being shown they are appreciated & valued. This is a lovely thing, I'm so glad you stumbled on it.

throwawayacc266 · 2019-06-23T17:26:05+00:00

These comments are really wholesome. You all are great wives! :)

MomentArise · 2019-06-27T03:56:50+00:00

I do this for my man! I pack his lunch every workday and make him espresso for the ride in. (I added a to-go breakfast for a couple weeks in a row, but that got to be too much. I currently also work.) He loves getting it and bragging about like multiple people have said (and not getting fast food like a lot of his coworkers). I’m a VERY proud person, so besides the actual lunch, the act of making it is an exercise in putting my pride aside to do something for him. He texts or calls during each lunch break, and most weeks he brings me home flowers or a treat.

organicsunshine · 2019-06-16T14:40:58+00:00

My man works out of the home. I always pack lunch for work. Typically pre planned leftovers. I always make sure he has a portion and tell him how to prep it before I go. If not, I leave a list of lunch ideas on the fridge of options before I leave. It is a good gesture of love.

Bea_Noemi · 2019-06-24T02:58:48+00:00

I bring my boyfriend lunch almost daily, it means the world to him. I also don’t mind that others notice and tell him how lucky he is :)

Cumber_Cookie · 2019-07-07T19:12:02+00:00

I’m totally single, happily so, but I loved reading how you’re making your husband so happy every day :) What a nice thing to do for another human being!

Title	Making my husband's lunch
Author	Theflowerswillbloom
Upvotes	215
Comments	53
Date	June 16, 2019 5:24 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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