# I get to love you **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 13, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532 "2024-02-13T22:39:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/21 "2024-02-14T15:15:28Z")
I love The Lord, my husband, daughter, grandkids, my three big goofy dogs, the rest of my family and friends, good chocolate, and salty potato chips! Happy Valentine’s Day 💘 💘 💘 ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/22 "2024-02-14T15:50:28Z")
I still can’t believe how amazing my husband is. I married him 18ish years ago because he was profoundly good to other people, brilliant, responsible, and he has such a grounding presence which is really important if you have a turbulent inner life like I do. Our relationship has definitely changed a lot since we had a child four years ago. It has taken a bit of effort to keep the romance going. Because of the challenges we’ve had, he’s become more cynical than when we first met. Call it older and wiser. However, my respect for him and the role he plays in our family has only grown. I knew he was going to be a great Dad, but I really couldn’t have imagined how great. Our son adores him (we won’t get into how jealous I am) and in addition to child care, he does a lot of the “mental load” stuff women typically complain about having to shoulder on their own. He plans doctor’s appointments, birthday parties, school events. When we’re on vacation, he is usually the default parent. He takes the kid to play places so I can have some alone time on the weekend. With our kid, we hit the jackpot. He’s brilliant, creative, sweet and affectionate - and a good sleeper! He’s the best thing that ever happened to me. He is in all ways a product of love, and I hope he feels it every day of his life. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/23 "2024-02-14T16:16:15Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > How often do avatars depict you accurately? **burp** ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/24 "2024-02-14T16:32:48Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > How often do avatars depict you accurately? Mine’s not too far off. This is the photo from my work badge: [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53529044196_6abb563701_z.jpg "dung-beetle-16303858") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/45215582@N06/53529044196/) ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/25 "2024-02-14T16:39:19Z")
Love is all around 🎶 ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/26 "2024-02-14T17:11:30Z")
I **love** to hear you say that about y’all. You talk about _the incomparable Sunflower_ like any woman would love to be spoken of. You’re a man among men. Be proud of and humbled by that. It makes my heart full and gives me hope. ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/27 "2024-02-14T19:21:35Z")
{{blushing}} ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/28 "2024-02-14T21:37:44Z")
Why my red heart ❤ had to go in my title? I’m sad. @What_Exit 😔. I thought one was ok? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/29 "2024-02-14T22:55:40Z")
Crap, thought this was a message, not a post, sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/30 "2024-02-14T23:04:51Z")
No problem. I still loves you! ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/31 "2024-02-15T00:14:56Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > How often do avatars depict you accurately? Ahem. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/32 "2024-02-15T04:03:13Z")
Da wife and I enjoyed a Valentine’s Day lunch today at one of our favorite spots. Happy Valentine’s Day, all! ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/33 "2024-02-15T04:11:03Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > How’s your love life? Not good. Sorta hate to bring the thread down, but such is life, sometimes. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/34 "2024-02-15T04:11:52Z")
Sorry to hear that. But we love you. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/35 "2024-02-15T05:19:37Z")
Love is where you find it. Go forth and conquer. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/36 "2024-02-15T05:31:23Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > Not good. Wadda you talkin’ about?? You got a Freakin _Robot Arm!_ If I had one, I’d never leave the house! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532/37 "2024-02-15T05:38:07Z")
Til it broke down. Or broke your …erm…mirror. 😯 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532.md?page=1)