Melissa in Australia Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 20 years here. My DH is the greatest man ever. That is why I married him. It has been a joy to be married to him, even the days when he is being a jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I've been married 23 years and I grow more and more proud of my husband all the time! He works hard to develop his business and is a great employer. He is an amazing role model for our kids and he is a loving and caring elder in our church. He is a man of incredible integrity and can always be trusted. He is a fantastic husband! My dd told me one day, "Mom, I hope my husband looks at me the way Dad looks at you!" He is an amazing man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 The other day, two friends were having a conversation in which one said that after more than 15 years with her husband, she could not remember the last time she felt proud of him. She wondered if that was common for couples who've been together a long time, or whether it was just her. I told her I would ask the hive for their own experiences because I only know my own marriage well enough to answer for myself. So here's her question: If you're in your second decade of marriage, are you more proud of your husband than when you married him, or less proud? If you're more proud, why? If you're less proud, why? Discuss! :bigear: I'm now in year 25 ...and my husband totally rocks for so many reasons. :D He loves our family and he tells us often. He adores his grand-babies and when he holds them he melts my heart. After working a 12 hour day he will come home and mow the yard and hangout with our 14 year old and play games and talk. He kisses me when he comes in the door from work. He works so hard to make our life good and he such a supportive person. I'm extremely proud of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I have been married for 16 years and yes I'm proud of him for lots of things. Of course there are also some things about him that nearly irritate me to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Definitely more proud. I won't go into a million details, but he's a great husband and father, and a decent and honest person, and he's always doing something that makes me proud of him. :001_wub: :iagree: Wow, I don't think there's a week where I don't stop and think of how proud I am of him. He's amazing. 18 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Definitely more proud, yet it is in a different way. It is not the new things you find out about each other doing when newly wed, but no less proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 More proud! We celebrated our 11th this summer. Sometimes he's not my favorite person, but always I am grateful for the wonderful father and husband he has grown into in spite of the less than stellar roll models he had growing up. He is intlligent and compassionate, and overcame a lot of adversity in his youth which could have prevented him from becoming successful in his career and family life. But it didn't hold him back and I am proud of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Going on 19 years here, and definitely more proud of him today than the day I married him. With each passing year I appreciate him more. I really didn't realize the gem I was getting the day I married him.... I just knew I loved him! But we have crossed many bridges, and overcome many challenges since then, and he continues to exceed anything I could ever hope for in each situation. Yup, I pretty much feel like I won the lotto in the husband category!! :iagree: We've been married for 17 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 The other day, two friends were having a conversation in which one said that after more than 15 years with her husband, she could not remember the last time she felt proud of him. She wondered if that was common for couples who've been together a long time, or whether it was just her. I told her I would ask the hive for their own experiences because I only know my own marriage well enough to answer for myself. So here's her question: If you're in your second decade of marriage, are you more proud of your husband than when you married him, or less proud? If you're more proud, why? If you're less proud, why? Discuss! :bigear: More proud. He is a man of great integrity, faith, and wisdom. I am blessed and so are our children. He's a fantastic dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Every year dh gets better. We have been married close to 20 yrs and I am proud of him every single day. The kids and I try to tell him that as often as we can. We feel very blessed for all of the sacrifices that he makes daily for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 We just celebrated 10 years this last month! I love him more each year...we really do 'complete' one another. Which sounds really, really corny and mushy, and that's not me, so I've erased it and retyped it a few times now. :tongue_smilie: He does all the awesome things I'm too scared to do or dislike and I do the same for him. We really are a good team and have grown so much as a couple over this past decade. :001_wub: I love him and even though we aren't where we had hoped to be when we were first married (in terms of career/home), I so love and respect what we've both accomplished these past 10 years...esp on dh's side- he's such a positive, hard-working guy. We'll get there, and we'll do it in a way that we're proud of. We've definitely worked for what we have, and have made our choices together, thinking things through, enjoying the planning, etc. I really can honestly say that I'm proud of him- more now than when we were first married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 The other day, two friends were having a conversation in which one said that after more than 15 years with her husband, she could not remember the last time she felt proud of him. Discuss! :bigear: I find that very sad. My husband and I have been married for 16 years. I feel very proud to be married to my husband. Sure, there are other men who might be able to do things he can't (work on cars or household fix-its, for example), but perhaps those men aren't gifted in some of the areas that my husband is. He is a wonderful husband and father, but he is also a great counselor, a wonderful Bible teacher, a hard worker..etc, etc, etc. He has recently lost almost 60 lbs, just by making better life choices. I could go on about his strong points, but you get the picture. I saw a post on Facebook recently that makes me think of think of this: Jealousy occurs when we count others' blessings instead of our own. I know that you did not say that your friend was jealous, but I think that be thankless for what we have goes along the same lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Definitely more proud. The man has grown SIGNIFICANTLY in the last 20 years. He's a great husband, provider, father, everything. He may not be perfect, but neither am I :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Wow. That is a gigantic question. I was always proud of him. He is generous, intelligent, patient etc. He's only matured over the years. Dh is also an incredibly hard worker, and very cognizant of child (and spousal lol) needs. He's very kind, a good friend, funny, and always gives folks the benefit of the doubt. Many years ago, he threatened to beat to a pulp a male who was bothering me at work on a regular basis. The guy never spoke to me, or got in my face after that confrontation. My dh is not a big guy, but he is very intimidating when he needs to be. He keeps a couple of crazy relatives in line at family parities. He's said things like, "I will put you in my car and drive you home if you act like a jerk." People don't seem to want to dissapoint him. lol And. I can take him anywhere. :D Edited August 24, 2012 by LibraryLover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 More proud. Seeing other marriages, knowing him better each year, I can see much more clearly how truly incredible he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 We have been together just over 11 years and I am so much more proud of him now. I won't go into why because those are all very personal. Just suffice it to say that I am blessed! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjpeter Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 15 years this September. I couldn't be more proud. He's a great husband and father. I feel so blessed to be with him and share my life with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pereztribe Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I am so blessed to have my husband. He makes me proud to be his wife on a daily basis. We've been married for 16 years and I just love him and what he has accomplished for us and for for our family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Hummm. I'm not "proud" of people who do the typical expected things like be decent to their kids, etc. My current husband has never done anything extraordinary, and has no plans to, so I feel no pride. My ex husband did cope with one especially terrible thing I am proud of him for it. But if he hadn't been faced with it, and not shone under adversity, I wouldn't have loved him any less. Guess I'm not big on pride. Possibly why I don't like team sports, flag waving, graduations, bumperstickers that say "My kid is an honor student at X", etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I would have to say that I am more proud of my husband today than ever. Even on the days where marriage seems like more work and less fulfillment. He dutifully goes to work everyday at a job that wears him down, stands up for what is right when it isn't always the politically expedient thing to do, and tries to protect his staff from the nonsense from politically motivated, but incompetent patronage hires. He is a wonderful father. He's their cheerleader and moral support. He deals with our home life with good humor long after I have succumbed to grousing and complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I've been married 18 years in November. I am more proud of my dh now than when we first married. And my pride continues to grow. He's working a job that he hates right now. He hates that I have to work. I try so hard not to complain. He feels so helpless. But, he works per piece and hustles. He helps when he can. He soared to the top of the construction field. We were living high. Then the economy tanked and we reached all time lows, lower than when we were first married. His self esteem was severely damaged in the 16 month lay off. We are rebuilding and he has been so, so strong. When we first met, I knew he was the man I was going to marry, the very first day. He was only 19. I saw the glimmer of the man to be, what he was capable of achieving. I don't believe it was just hopeful dreaming. I really believed in the man I saw for the future. I see his flaws. He sees mine. We love each other because of and inspite of the warts. He is good father. He is a good husband. I am proud of him. Edited August 24, 2012 by Kalah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I've been married 14 1/2 years and am very proud of my husband. He is the most generous and honest person I have ever known in my whole life. This. Right down to the 14-1/2 yrs (I'm curious about your anniversary Audrey :D). Marrying him has been one of the best decisions of my entire life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Well gee, now I'm feeling like an awful wife. :lol: Being "proud" of my husband is honestly not anything I've ever thought about. I've been proud of some of his accomplishments, but otherwise I just see him as the man I married. The man I love. The father of my children. I just love him. Saying I'm "proud of him" seems strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Hummm. I'm not "proud" of people who do the typical expected things like be decent to their kids, etc. My current husband has never done anything extraordinary, and has no plans to, so I feel no pride. My ex husband did cope with one especially terrible thing I am proud of him for it. But if he hadn't been faced with it, and not shone under adversity, I wouldn't have loved him any less. Guess I'm not big on pride. Possibly why I don't like team sports, flag waving, graduations, bumperstickers that say "My kid is an honor student at X", etc. :iagree: I have been with my partner 30+ years; he is a moral hardworking fellow who took on a huge amount of responsibility at a young age. I admire his character. Edited August 24, 2012 by annandatje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I admire his character. ;) And admiring doesn't goeth before a fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyMom Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I love my husband, he is my best friend and the kindest, most loving person I've ever met. We've been married almost 20 years, and I am very proud to be his wife! :001_wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Eighteen years here. I am proud of him often. He is the kindest, most patient man I have ever known, and he would do anything in the world for my comfort. He works hard, with integrity. He's a wonderful father. Good looking, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Married 12 1/2 years here and I'm definitely more proud. Dh was pretty great when I met him, but he's become so much more over the years. I love that he can balance fun and humor with the seriousness of supporting and raising 4 boys. He's also grown in his faith which I admire very much. In the midst of all that, he finds ways to support me. I'm so thankful to have a dh like him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I'm very proud of him. We've been through some tough stuff, and I've seen how strong he is. He deals with chronic pain (6 years now) - and it's been really bad lately. He gives even though it (literally) hurts. He's strong & not many people see his pain. I do. And I respect him even more, seeing him never give up. It's very hard to put into words, because we have some very hard days. But there is still a deep love & respect we hold for each other, no matter what else is going on. I should add that he is a wonderful cook. We've been married 11 years. Edited August 24, 2012 by mtcougar832 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Haven't read any previous responses. Dh and I married when he was 22 and I was 19. That was 12 1/2 years ago. I could not be more proud of him. I have had the opportunity to see him grow into quite the man. I want my son to be just like him. I listen to his work stories every night and am so proud of him for advancing so fast. He is still my trophy husband. That boy is hot!!! He's the best dad a kid could ever ask for. He is just the total package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Married 27 years and proud of him? Yes. He is smart, funny, caring, kind, generous, creative, faithful...he rocks. I am so blessed to be married to my husband. We've gone through some rough times but honestly, the longer we are together, the happier, more content with, more in love with each other we are. Dbl post Edited August 24, 2012 by Liz CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Married 27 years and proud of him? Yes. He is smart, funny, caring, kind, generous, creative, faithful...he rocks. I am so blessed to be married to my husband. We've gone through some rough times but honestly, the longer we are together, the happier, more content with, more in love with each other we are. Exactly. Close behind you - 26 years tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Everything is different when you're older, right? I mean... to me... Is the person I'm with honest? Does he treat me well? Is he kind hearted? Does he work to provide what we need as a family? (financially, spiritually, emotionally?) Not everything can be perfect all the time, but is he working to become the person he was created to be? If he's making money, not cheating on you.... and comes home at night.... well... that's the start of being proud ;) (And yup, my husband meets that and the "working hard to be who he should be part, too" :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I am proud of my dh (16 years, dated for 5 before that) in many ways. There are some areas I'm not so proud of him that I never saw before and other areas I'm more proud of him now than ever before. How's that for a double-sided answer? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 We have been together almost 20 years, married for 15 years. I grow prouder of him every year. In fact, the phrase, "You make me want to be a better person" pretty much sums up how proud I am of my DH. I want him to be as proud of me as I am of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 This. Right down to the 14-1/2 yrs (I'm curious about your anniversary Audrey :D). Marrying him has been one of the best decisions of my entire life. We married on a Friday, the 13th to be exact. :D True. No joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Hummm. I'm not "proud" of people who do the typical expected things like be decent to their kids, etc. My current husband has never done anything extraordinary, and has no plans to, so I feel no pride. My ex husband did cope with one especially terrible thing I am proud of him for it. But if he hadn't been faced with it, and not shone under adversity, I wouldn't have loved him any less. Guess I'm not big on pride. Possibly why I don't like team sports, flag waving, graduations, bumperstickers that say "My kid is an honor student at X", etc. Interesting. I agree about the bumper stickers, but I have often been emotionally overwhlemed by certain things my dh has done-- certain wonderful and kind things I did not expect; things that were in no way on my radar for him to do. Is that gratitude, and not pride? When I see him engaged fully with the children, I feel proud of his dedication. When he is financially rewarded at work, I do feel proud of his hard work. Yet. Maybe it's not pride, so much as intense love? Gratitude? Those are emotions that overlap quite a bit. It's interesting to wonder whether I would love him less without his kindness and willingness to go above and beyond. I met him when we were 18. He was kind then, but I did not know the full extent of his drive to do good, provide for us, and be engaged in work (environmental) that matters to others. Edited August 24, 2012 by LibraryLover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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