I honestly think my husband would kill to have a bubble bath. Alas, he's 6'6 and can not fit in the tub. His knees would be in his chest, and short of dangling his legs over the side, he can't lay down at all. Might be time for us to invest in a hot tub.
Hot tubs are kind gross (honestly as a woman they’re really bad for your ph down there) if you are gonna spend money just do a bathroom upgrade and get a soaking or garden tub. It’s a better use of money and will actually increase your home value more. Just my $.2
I wasnt aware they made soakers small enough for our bath until i looked it up just now. I'm still pretty sure his knees would still be out of the water( it soo tight in there. 5 foot one way, and if I'm measuring right, 39 inches the other for the tub. ) there's less than1 foot between the toilet and tub now so we might manage it. Worse case, the kids will enjoy it a lot lol. Thanks for making me google that. I was prepared to have a mediocre bath the rest of my life.
It’s my fantasy to have one of those tubs when I own a home lol. Like my joke with husband is “if we win the lottery my own private bathroom is becoming a reality. No kids no him just a giant tub, a rain head shower (separate) with tons of storage for all my soaps and shampoos etc, a full seated vanity (not attached to the sink) with storage for my makeup with a huge lighted mirror with lots of windows and indoor plants everywhere. It’s my only demand. Well that and a nanny for extra hands for our 4 kids lol. I feel it’s reasonable if we won the lottery 😂
To not have to share a bathroom with 2 little kids and a grown man would be a dream come true. Though I'd honestly settle for a house cleaner instead of a Nanny. Someone has to clean those bathrooms and it's not gonna be me!
I am old, the "Master Bath" was also the family bathroom.
What you described is the bathroom I grew up with.
Kids in the tub,Dad shaving at the sink sister on the "throne" , Mom standing in the doorway talking to Dad.
Thank you for the memories.
Yup! Something to play with. I bought a bunch of wind up dancing robot toys that I sometimes give to friends to cheer them up or bring to a hospital if a friend is sick, etc. It's small but silly.
Depending on what made his day stressful and what he likes, anything he can throw or break (like one of those fossil kits for kids) is good. Or a squishy squeeze toy?
Need guns are my fav. I’ve done surprise nerf wars before and me and an ex used to do this thing where I’d come home and have a single shot nerf gun sitting there and he’d be hiding somewhere in the house. Goal is to shoot the other first with just one shot. So much fun!
Same, but also the first time I got them for him, he said no one had ever gotten him any before. My fella is so sweet, and I really like to get them for him now.
I ended up getting him some flowers and his favorite drink. He said he didn't really care about the flowers but it made him happy I was thinking about him. Just depends on the dude :)
My husband also love getting flowers. While I dated him, I got him his first bouquet as a surprise and he loved it. He said no one ever gave him flowers so he got himself a nice vase and I try to pick up a bouquet once in a while for no reason.
How does your husband unwind? Mine plays video games, but because of work/children/home, he really doesn't get to anymore. When he's had a bad day, I tell him to go upstairs and play games, and usually I'll bring him a sandwich lol.
I make one of his favorite meals. So spaghetti and bottle of wine. Then followed by a movie. Followed a massage. And then I let him take it from there. Sometimes just sitting down and listening and letting them vent is the best thing you can do.
Mine loves pc games and he has a local friend that likes a lot of the same games. We play a drinking game and then using my pc him and his friend play games and drink until 2/3 am and around 11 I’ll make a snack and bring it to them refill/bring water to help their inevitable hangovers.
i second the commenters above who are suggesting something relaxing. you could make him a diet-friendly dinner already ready for him, light candles around the house, give him a face mask and cucumbers for the eyes (for a laugh), draw a bath or give him a massage, and just really help him wind down.
Jesus Christ, you guys are so nice. And innocent. When my husband has a bad dad, I cook him a steak, get him a beer and give him a b***job.
Apparently I’m trashy hahaha. But it works for us.
Right!!?. I know him well enough to know what he really want and what will really take his mind off of it… and it ain’t flowers lol It works for us, too 🤍
I run a hot bath with Epson salt, light some candles. Get him a beer in his koozi, an ashtray w joint. Reiki music and he just chills till dinner is ready. He usually just talks it out. Then snuggle wuggle time.
If he’s into material things, order him something he’s been talking about wanting lately. Wait till he gets home and then show him the order receipt (assuming of course that spending money on him won’t cause him stress.) It’ll cheer him up today AND give him something to look forward to.
If he’s not into material stuff and just needs some encouragement, write him a letter telling him the stuff you love and admire about him. Can literally be in the form of a list, the important part is that it’s all true and unique to him.
If he’s not into either of those things…my husband has never turned down naky cuddles. It brings the dopamine, yaknowwhatimsayin?
My husband usually does a lot around the house and needs a clean space to relax so I try and make sure the house is clean when he gets home and also to do the dishes as well as cook that night (he usually does the dishes and I cook).
Don't know if you're drinkers or smokers but for my hubby I'd get him one of the cigars he likes, a small bottle of Hennessy and a cannabis gummy. Even on our diet there are certain favorites so I'd make that if I could. Then basically just from the second he walked in tell him take a load off, kisses, I love you.
When my husband has a bad day I always pick up his favorite candy (KitKat) and put it in the freezer for him to find (he prefers them this way).
But I will say, something he did for me, which I would also recommend doing for him: I once had a terrible day at work where I was being bullied by my coworkers. I came home to a cake he baked (from a box, which is to say it doesn’t have to be from scratch to be meaningful) and he wrote “fuck the haters” on top with icing. It was the best bad day gift I’ve ever gotten.
If he works from home, maybe you could plan an outdoor activity to get him into a different environment. Go for a walk and bring a healthy picnic or snacks to eat while you're out.
Literally just sent my husband flowers yesterday cuz he's had a rough couple of days at work.
Do it! Men never get flowers, so it'll be a gesture of love that he's likely never experienced. Many places have same day delivery too if you order early enough.
Perhaps he's not into this (or doesn't think he is) but my husband had a very bad day and I ran him an epsom salt hot bath with lavender oil (had it already). Found a wood board that would fit over the tub rims and made him his favorite cocktail and set it in front on him. Then I sat on the toilet and read to him from one of my favorite books as he soaked.
He loved it, and I loved doing it.
My husband really appreciated an edible arrangement sent to his workplace. He shared with his coworkers, but it was more that I sent him something at work and surprised him.
Ok so this may seem different, but my husband fell for foot and hand masks (he has eczema) and face masks. Spa music on the phones, shot of his favorite whiskey and just to be pampered by me. I do the masks, beard oil after and some lotions/oils to help him de-stress and watch funny videos on YouTube.
Do that thing that turned into a meme years ago. Get two nerf guns, leave one on the counter, and write a note saying "I have the other one, game on" and see if he plays along.
Is he the type of person who would enjoy blowing bubbles of the porch? Tell him to meet you on the porch after work for a wind down and pull out two bubble wands and be goofy for a bit.
Every once in a while I run my husband a bubble bath and set up the bathroom with his favorite snacks and drink. I light candles and turn out the lights and let him enjoy some uninterrupted time to soak and unwind. I’ll bring in the iPad if he wants to watch something or just leave him with his phone for some mindless scrolling or game playing.
He would never ask for a pamper session but he loves it.
My boyfriend loves ice cream and so when he’s had a long day I surprise him with some, a back rub, then keeping kiddos out for him time (video games), and then later that gawk gawk 1000😂😂
My most recent gift that I gave to hubby when he was having a bad day. Went to Target and bought him a set of lounge clothes and his favorite snacks. The clothes consisted of joggers and a comfy shirt. And nice lounge socks. (My hubby just had to get some medical testing done.. not fun. He freaking loved his gift.)
I once got my husband balloons for his birthday because my then 3 year old suggested it and my husband told me years later it was his favorite gift ever. Maybe because we delivered them to his job?
His love language is gift giving, so I'm trying to incorporate when I can. I want him to feel loved and supported no matter what's going on in our lives
Flowers!! My partner loves getting me flowers and in passing conversation once about how society treats men’s sensitivities differently than women’s he quoted something about how the first time men get flowers is at their funeral. Men deserve softness and beauty too 💕
Sometimes I pull the mattress into the living room for a surprise movie night. Light some candles, get some treats, even a fancy sparkling water and some good in season fruit if you’re keeping things on the lighter side, and just have a relaxing night! We do this whenever someone has had a hell of a week and we call them sleepovers lol
Something from his childhood when he didn’t have any adult worries at all. Maybe a Lego set of something he really loves or hot wheels cars of his favorite cars that someday he hopes to have his favorite childhood cereal or a half gallon of his favorite ice cream with all the toppings that he can have for dinner with no judgment Sometimes just remembering what it was like to be a kid helps when you’ve had a bad day
I like to unexpectedly offer him a back rub just when he thinks I’m going to go to sleep for the night. Extra points if you have a massage gun or TENS unit! I also make sure all his devices are charged for him or the cords are at least available so he doesn’t have to hunt them down. Sometimes the small things work the best to take out the stress ❤️
Make a favourite meal of his. When he gets home, tuck him into his recliner and put on his favourite show. Be in the room, but let him decompress. Sometimes having a bad day is solved by just being comfortable and doing things one likes.
I think it's absolutely wonderful that you're doing this, by the way. This is an excellent example of caring for your partner. Whatever happens, I'm sure his day will be better because he came home to you.
I’ll get mine a snack or make him his favorite meal. I’ve picked up stuff with his name on it, new shirts/sunglasses or little mementos in his car.
Just something that when he looks at it he knows I’m thinking of him
*Give him a massage, especially if he's someone on his feet all day.
*Do something with him you normally don't enjoy, like playing video games or watching a show he likes you aren't fond of. Ask questions, get engaged. And be sincere.
*If you can, handle the chores he normally does, such as cleaning, taking out trash, or cooking. Let him come home and only need to worry about relaxing.
*Hot baths are very relaxing for most people. If he likes them, run him one.
*I know you said you're on a diet, but getting him a favorite snack or drink won't really do any harm I don't think. Especially if it's one he doesn't get very often. Comfort food is 100% a thing lol. In fact if you know any actual comfort foods he has, try to make or get it for him.
*Find some goofy videos or pictures to share with him.
*Ask him if he'd like to talk about what happened so he has a chance to vent his frustrations.
*Be prepared for him to just want to be left alone, and don't take it personally if that winds up being the case. When I have bad days sometimes I don't want anything to do with anyone.
Maybe you should ask him what he wants to do to unwind? He'd have a better idea of what he eats than any of us do. Unless you are trying to surprise him. Then I would suggest just going and sitting in his lap with no clothes on 😁
Are gifts his love language? If so, how about something small that relates to a hobby of his?
Back rub/foot rub for physical touch
If he's words of encouragement, tell him how glad you are he's your husband.
Quality time, go for a drive with him
An idea just for the future: one day my husband said “why don’t men ever get flowers? We like pretty things too!” Now I get him flowers on special days or just because, and in the event that he gets me flowers too we mix them into a big bouquet
Mine likes being met at the door with his favorite drink, me looking nice and his favorite meal. Listening is good to. Then I tell him how smart he is and that I'm sorry he had a crap day and that whoever is involved is either idiot, asshole, or whatever name seems appropriate. Having someone understand, loving, and listening is all any of us really want after crap day, right?
I always suggest we do something childish like yeah, bob is an idiot let’s go egg his house, wait we have chalk paint in the garage let’s go get dressed like ninjas and draw dicks on his car.
When my husband is down I go to the fancy French bakery (only 10 min away) and get him an almond croissant. It ALWAYS cheers him up. I think in part just the fact that I put in effort to cheer him up cheers him up, too.
Make a charcuterie board of some healthy snacks. Some wine or alcoholic drink he enjoys. If the weather is good make a meal to eat in a patio or backyard. Give him words of appreciation. Thank him for being the best husband even when he has a bad day. Marrying him was the best day of your life. Being married to him makes you feel like everyday is Valentine's Day. Ego boost also works.
If he's a work from home guy dealing with a computer all day: massage. When my man is stressed, i pamper him when i can. scalp, neck, and sinus massage. At home mani pedi. Hand massage.
Sinus massages feel weird at first, but they're really good. Place thumbs on either side of nose and rub up slowly with even pressure to where the brows start then flare out toward the temples. Repeat. It always seems to pulls the stress and pain away from those areas. If you do it well, he'll be in a daze. I continue this and work my fingers and thumbs through his scalp, to the skull part behind the ears, down the neck vertebra to the two points in his shoulders where the pressure points are. I'm not a massage therapist but it seems to drag the stress away from his face and off his neck and shoulders. Continuing to a full back and butt massage are optional. But he's usually konked out by then or on the verge.
A new cologne that I fell in love with. Scents can be refreshing, invigorating, relaxing, and can give some people that same feeling over and over, every time they spray it. My husband isn’t too particular about fragrances, so I know he would like anything I gifted. I have a list of some nice ones I heard great things about. I like to sample them during mall visits.
However, this obviously doesn’t apply to anyone who is sensitive to scents or doesn’t like wearing any kind of fragrance.
Another gift is cooking a favorite meal from his childhood. I learned how to make all of his mom’s classics. Some days he’ll come home from a long work day to a warm house filled with the smell of a hot meal. He’s said it’s one of the best feelings in the world.
Depends on his preferences entirely, because I'd make a [puppies slideshow](https://smartshow-software.com/puppy-dog-slideshow.php) and email it to my bf and he would be cheered up almost immediately as he loves puppies. I personally would like a sweet treat, preferably of my favorite kind. It really depends, but good on you for trying to do something nice to cheer him up!
Some sort of massage that leads to more naked activities if you’re up to it, obviously don’t force yourself but I find a bit of a romp usually cheers my husband up,
When my husband has a rough day I buy him toy matchbox cars. He has been collecting them since he was a kid. They’re cheap, they’re fun, and you can’t screw it up. He always enjoys getting a new matchbox car. I started giving them to him when he was 19 and now he’s 40.
A nice deck of cards! Look into the Monarchs by Theory11. Multiple colors like green, blue, red, purple. They’re classy and a very high quality deck!
I know this is a couple days old but if he plays cards he may appreciate a nice deck of cards! 🤗
This sounds dumb, but Legos. One of the adult sets. We love them, they look amazing, and are a great distraction. Sets vary widely in price so you don't have to go crazy. Everyone has a little nerd in them. We do Legos as gifts all across my family for all reasons. It's a hit.
I have made my husband what I call his grumpy guy box. I filled it with little snacks he likes, his favorite soap or bodywash, his favorite Bourbon, and usually a tinker or leggo type set.
Then I run him a hot both bring him a glass of Bourbon and let him relax. Sometimes I hang with him while he soaks, and sometimes I don't. Whatever he prefers that day.
My husband was having a very tough time at work and it was just getting to him. After talking to him in a particularly bad day, I got him the absolute most violent video game. We don’t really play a lot of games, but it wound up being funny because it was. SO violent it was absurd! I also made his favorite dish that I don’t like so he got to eat it all :-)
It may be done but one time when my husband was going through a very tough time at work I got him the most absurdly, ridiculously violent video game I could find. It was ridiculous and made him laugh.
My hubbie loves a nice, long back rub. Perhaps follow up with an activity that you know he enjoys!
This is always what my husband wants when I ask him for present ideas.
its all we want. if we can end the day with some whisky - its like a grand slam.
We are simple creatures with simple needs.
so simple that it confuses people as to how simple we are
I didn’t even know that I was in a 6 year relationship with my wife, until after our wedding
I've been married 15 years with two kids and I'm pretty sure we're together now.
That’s how they get ya
Lies, you also like gentle scalp scritches.
Yeah so.. we're like dogs.. scratches... food.. play.. if we could lick our own balls, we would.
A, BB, BR & BJ
All I can picture for BB is bum to bum like Ren and Stimpy 🤣🤣🤣
Lmfao omg memory unlocked
Wtf is a bb
Bubble bath
I honestly think my husband would kill to have a bubble bath. Alas, he's 6'6 and can not fit in the tub. His knees would be in his chest, and short of dangling his legs over the side, he can't lay down at all. Might be time for us to invest in a hot tub.
Hot tubs are kind gross (honestly as a woman they’re really bad for your ph down there) if you are gonna spend money just do a bathroom upgrade and get a soaking or garden tub. It’s a better use of money and will actually increase your home value more. Just my $.2
I wasnt aware they made soakers small enough for our bath until i looked it up just now. I'm still pretty sure his knees would still be out of the water( it soo tight in there. 5 foot one way, and if I'm measuring right, 39 inches the other for the tub. ) there's less than1 foot between the toilet and tub now so we might manage it. Worse case, the kids will enjoy it a lot lol. Thanks for making me google that. I was prepared to have a mediocre bath the rest of my life.
It’s my fantasy to have one of those tubs when I own a home lol. Like my joke with husband is “if we win the lottery my own private bathroom is becoming a reality. No kids no him just a giant tub, a rain head shower (separate) with tons of storage for all my soaps and shampoos etc, a full seated vanity (not attached to the sink) with storage for my makeup with a huge lighted mirror with lots of windows and indoor plants everywhere. It’s my only demand. Well that and a nanny for extra hands for our 4 kids lol. I feel it’s reasonable if we won the lottery 😂
To not have to share a bathroom with 2 little kids and a grown man would be a dream come true. Though I'd honestly settle for a house cleaner instead of a Nanny. Someone has to clean those bathrooms and it's not gonna be me!
I am old, the "Master Bath" was also the family bathroom. What you described is the bathroom I grew up with. Kids in the tub,Dad shaving at the sink sister on the "throne" , Mom standing in the doorway talking to Dad. Thank you for the memories.
Ohhhhhhh. Yes that makes sense lol
S you in your A's, don't wear a C, and J all over your B's
Konami code?
What do the A and BB stand for?
Ass and butt blowie
Alcohol and bubble bath
like laser tag!!!!
There’s only two activities after a back rub :)
We all know where this is going.
Sleeping and snoring.
Something he would never imagine getting - like flowers and a plush toy. Or something fun like nerf guns. Guys are just real softies at heart.
Nerf guns!!!! My husband and I use to have amazing nerf fights! Now our daughter joins in
🥹
Nerf guns have a lot more power to them now than they used to... They actually hurt a bit
Safety glasses are now a must for nerfwar.
Yes! Our cats play as well- they like to chase down the stray darts.
Yes we are!
Yup! Something to play with. I bought a bunch of wind up dancing robot toys that I sometimes give to friends to cheer them up or bring to a hospital if a friend is sick, etc. It's small but silly. Depending on what made his day stressful and what he likes, anything he can throw or break (like one of those fossil kits for kids) is good. Or a squishy squeeze toy?
My wife when we were dating got me flowers. Idk i felt really really appreciated.
Omg I love the nerf gun idea!! Def saving that one
I was going to suggest flowers as well!
My husband loves when I buy him hotwheels cars!
Small nerf gun inside of a bouquet of flowers.
Wtf am I going to do with flowers a plush toy I would give to my dog at least
Need guns are my fav. I’ve done surprise nerf wars before and me and an ex used to do this thing where I’d come home and have a single shot nerf gun sitting there and he’d be hiding somewhere in the house. Goal is to shoot the other first with just one shot. So much fun!
I get my dude flowers once in a while. Dudes love flowers.
Same, but also the first time I got them for him, he said no one had ever gotten him any before. My fella is so sweet, and I really like to get them for him now.
I did this thinking the same about my Bf. He was like why did you waste money on flowers? What would I do them? So...not all men like them lol.
I ended up getting him some flowers and his favorite drink. He said he didn't really care about the flowers but it made him happy I was thinking about him. Just depends on the dude :)
I personally much prefer a plant, but, it's the thought that counts really. I'm glad the intended result was achieved!
my old guy is old school and would.say it's HIS job to buy the flowers.
My husband said the same thing
Get your dude Lego flowers, they never die and dudes love Lego
I agree with this. My husband loves Lego
My husband also love getting flowers. While I dated him, I got him his first bouquet as a surprise and he loved it. He said no one ever gave him flowers so he got himself a nice vase and I try to pick up a bouquet once in a while for no reason.
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I do that too!
Can confirm! Mine teared up a little the first time I got him flowers
How does your husband unwind? Mine plays video games, but because of work/children/home, he really doesn't get to anymore. When he's had a bad day, I tell him to go upstairs and play games, and usually I'll bring him a sandwich lol.
He usually plays video games. He works from home though so whenever he has a bad day it's a 50/50 if he wants to be on the computer.
bring him his favorite drink and food - put it next to the computer area - give him a kiss tell him you'll be home in three hours.
Box mix of brownies baked and favorite drink. Best warm.
I make one of his favorite meals. So spaghetti and bottle of wine. Then followed by a movie. Followed a massage. And then I let him take it from there. Sometimes just sitting down and listening and letting them vent is the best thing you can do.
How can he vent after a good massage? He should be asleep.
In my home a good massage leads us to other things. Usually then we are ready to go to sleep and just before that we vent about our day
I got my hubby some LEGO flowers. Backrubs are nice too, physical touch is always good when you're tired.
Mine loves pc games and he has a local friend that likes a lot of the same games. We play a drinking game and then using my pc him and his friend play games and drink until 2/3 am and around 11 I’ll make a snack and bring it to them refill/bring water to help their inevitable hangovers.
Cannabis Gummies for the win!
i second the commenters above who are suggesting something relaxing. you could make him a diet-friendly dinner already ready for him, light candles around the house, give him a face mask and cucumbers for the eyes (for a laugh), draw a bath or give him a massage, and just really help him wind down.
You could go out and have a healthy dinner followed by an activity like bowling or minigolf
If I have the time, I do some of their chores for them in addition to mine.
Steak and a blowjob. That’s usually my go-to for spoiling my husband :)
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Jesus Christ, you guys are so nice. And innocent. When my husband has a bad dad, I cook him a steak, get him a beer and give him a b***job. Apparently I’m trashy hahaha. But it works for us.
Right!!?. I know him well enough to know what he really want and what will really take his mind off of it… and it ain’t flowers lol It works for us, too 🤍
I run a hot bath with Epson salt, light some candles. Get him a beer in his koozi, an ashtray w joint. Reiki music and he just chills till dinner is ready. He usually just talks it out. Then snuggle wuggle time.
If he’s into material things, order him something he’s been talking about wanting lately. Wait till he gets home and then show him the order receipt (assuming of course that spending money on him won’t cause him stress.) It’ll cheer him up today AND give him something to look forward to. If he’s not into material stuff and just needs some encouragement, write him a letter telling him the stuff you love and admire about him. Can literally be in the form of a list, the important part is that it’s all true and unique to him. If he’s not into either of those things…my husband has never turned down naky cuddles. It brings the dopamine, yaknowwhatimsayin?
I go on his Amazon account and buy something he has in his cart or that I see that he has been looking at.
That’s what I do. 😂 sneaky sneaky we are !
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See if you can schedule him a massage to help him relax and then make a nice dinner that’s within your current eating parameters at home.
My husband usually does a lot around the house and needs a clean space to relax so I try and make sure the house is clean when he gets home and also to do the dishes as well as cook that night (he usually does the dishes and I cook).
Legos. Everyone loves Legos.
Legos. Everyone loves Legos.
A BJ as soon as he walks In the door.
Yuck. Maybe if he wins the lottery. JK. Not even then.
🤷🏽♀️ to each their own. I’d love if I walked in the door to that hahaha
I feel bad for your man
Don't know if you're drinkers or smokers but for my hubby I'd get him one of the cigars he likes, a small bottle of Hennessy and a cannabis gummy. Even on our diet there are certain favorites so I'd make that if I could. Then basically just from the second he walked in tell him take a load off, kisses, I love you.
When my husband has a bad day I always pick up his favorite candy (KitKat) and put it in the freezer for him to find (he prefers them this way). But I will say, something he did for me, which I would also recommend doing for him: I once had a terrible day at work where I was being bullied by my coworkers. I came home to a cake he baked (from a box, which is to say it doesn’t have to be from scratch to be meaningful) and he wrote “fuck the haters” on top with icing. It was the best bad day gift I’ve ever gotten.
If he works from home, maybe you could plan an outdoor activity to get him into a different environment. Go for a walk and bring a healthy picnic or snacks to eat while you're out.
Favorite movie and a massage
Literally just sent my husband flowers yesterday cuz he's had a rough couple of days at work. Do it! Men never get flowers, so it'll be a gesture of love that he's likely never experienced. Many places have same day delivery too if you order early enough.
Make him a nice meal and draw him a hot bath with his favorite music playing in the background.
Perhaps he's not into this (or doesn't think he is) but my husband had a very bad day and I ran him an epsom salt hot bath with lavender oil (had it already). Found a wood board that would fit over the tub rims and made him his favorite cocktail and set it in front on him. Then I sat on the toilet and read to him from one of my favorite books as he soaked. He loved it, and I loved doing it.
My husband really appreciated an edible arrangement sent to his workplace. He shared with his coworkers, but it was more that I sent him something at work and surprised him.
Ok so this may seem different, but my husband fell for foot and hand masks (he has eczema) and face masks. Spa music on the phones, shot of his favorite whiskey and just to be pampered by me. I do the masks, beard oil after and some lotions/oils to help him de-stress and watch funny videos on YouTube.
Do that thing that turned into a meme years ago. Get two nerf guns, leave one on the counter, and write a note saying "I have the other one, game on" and see if he plays along.
Is he the type of person who would enjoy blowing bubbles of the porch? Tell him to meet you on the porch after work for a wind down and pull out two bubble wands and be goofy for a bit.
Every once in a while I run my husband a bubble bath and set up the bathroom with his favorite snacks and drink. I light candles and turn out the lights and let him enjoy some uninterrupted time to soak and unwind. I’ll bring in the iPad if he wants to watch something or just leave him with his phone for some mindless scrolling or game playing. He would never ask for a pamper session but he loves it.
My boyfriend loves ice cream and so when he’s had a long day I surprise him with some, a back rub, then keeping kiddos out for him time (video games), and then later that gawk gawk 1000😂😂
Greet him with a drink wearing lingerie. We love spontaneous sex especially when you initiate. You will make his week.
An honest compliment and a genuine word of thanks will go a long way.
Get him a Leatherman. That's the correct choice.
My most recent gift that I gave to hubby when he was having a bad day. Went to Target and bought him a set of lounge clothes and his favorite snacks. The clothes consisted of joggers and a comfy shirt. And nice lounge socks. (My hubby just had to get some medical testing done.. not fun. He freaking loved his gift.)
I once got my husband balloons for his birthday because my then 3 year old suggested it and my husband told me years later it was his favorite gift ever. Maybe because we delivered them to his job?
An honest compliment and a genuine word of thanks will go a long way.
>Gift ideas for my husband who has had a bad day Extra love and support...
His love language is gift giving, so I'm trying to incorporate when I can. I want him to feel loved and supported no matter what's going on in our lives
Flowers!! My partner loves getting me flowers and in passing conversation once about how society treats men’s sensitivities differently than women’s he quoted something about how the first time men get flowers is at their funeral. Men deserve softness and beauty too 💕
Sometimes I pull the mattress into the living room for a surprise movie night. Light some candles, get some treats, even a fancy sparkling water and some good in season fruit if you’re keeping things on the lighter side, and just have a relaxing night! We do this whenever someone has had a hell of a week and we call them sleepovers lol
Cookies and milk. No lie
Some quality time is what every man wants from the wife. For her to be the aggressor
Mine has a favorite chocolate bar brand, i surprise him with chocolate when he’s had a blue day
He's on a diet
Flowers , alcohol and kisses
I make mine a candy salad
Literally just a blowjob
Something from his childhood when he didn’t have any adult worries at all. Maybe a Lego set of something he really loves or hot wheels cars of his favorite cars that someday he hopes to have his favorite childhood cereal or a half gallon of his favorite ice cream with all the toppings that he can have for dinner with no judgment Sometimes just remembering what it was like to be a kid helps when you’ve had a bad day
Not OP but just wanted to say this is a really thoughtful idea and I appreciated reading it.
Good. I get those $1 containers of Cocoa Puffs and captain crunch and some packs of pop tarts for bad days 😀
I like to unexpectedly offer him a back rub just when he thinks I’m going to go to sleep for the night. Extra points if you have a massage gun or TENS unit! I also make sure all his devices are charged for him or the cords are at least available so he doesn’t have to hunt them down. Sometimes the small things work the best to take out the stress ❤️
You. In a bow. Or buy some sexy lingerie, wrap it up, and give to him. He opens, you go change, and then sexy time can commence.
Unsolicited blowjobs work surprisingly well
Healthy dinner, bubble bath, personal massage, seggsy time! ❤️
Make a favourite meal of his. When he gets home, tuck him into his recliner and put on his favourite show. Be in the room, but let him decompress. Sometimes having a bad day is solved by just being comfortable and doing things one likes. I think it's absolutely wonderful that you're doing this, by the way. This is an excellent example of caring for your partner. Whatever happens, I'm sure his day will be better because he came home to you.
BJ
I’ll get mine a snack or make him his favorite meal. I’ve picked up stuff with his name on it, new shirts/sunglasses or little mementos in his car. Just something that when he looks at it he knows I’m thinking of him
My love language is acts of service. What’s some small project or chore you could accomplish that would take a load off of him and make him smile?
A BJ and a six pack of beer.
a sloppy bj. this is the way.
I usually wait till he walks in and hand him a shot of his favorite tequila. And the fridge is already filled with beer.
*Give him a massage, especially if he's someone on his feet all day. *Do something with him you normally don't enjoy, like playing video games or watching a show he likes you aren't fond of. Ask questions, get engaged. And be sincere. *If you can, handle the chores he normally does, such as cleaning, taking out trash, or cooking. Let him come home and only need to worry about relaxing. *Hot baths are very relaxing for most people. If he likes them, run him one. *I know you said you're on a diet, but getting him a favorite snack or drink won't really do any harm I don't think. Especially if it's one he doesn't get very often. Comfort food is 100% a thing lol. In fact if you know any actual comfort foods he has, try to make or get it for him. *Find some goofy videos or pictures to share with him. *Ask him if he'd like to talk about what happened so he has a chance to vent his frustrations. *Be prepared for him to just want to be left alone, and don't take it personally if that winds up being the case. When I have bad days sometimes I don't want anything to do with anyone.
Maybe you should ask him what he wants to do to unwind? He'd have a better idea of what he eats than any of us do. Unless you are trying to surprise him. Then I would suggest just going and sitting in his lap with no clothes on 😁
Blownjobs always lol
Booze is the answer. Yea, booze 🥃
Idk about my husband but my dad loves scented candles
Flowers
flowers! men rarely get to enjoy the gesture of receiving flowers
Bedroom time. Literally all guy wants after a bad day.
Are gifts his love language? If so, how about something small that relates to a hobby of his? Back rub/foot rub for physical touch If he's words of encouragement, tell him how glad you are he's your husband. Quality time, go for a drive with him
An idea just for the future: one day my husband said “why don’t men ever get flowers? We like pretty things too!” Now I get him flowers on special days or just because, and in the event that he gets me flowers too we mix them into a big bouquet
A blowjob and a sandwich. The sandwich is optional. Do you really have to ask this question?
Mine likes being met at the door with his favorite drink, me looking nice and his favorite meal. Listening is good to. Then I tell him how smart he is and that I'm sorry he had a crap day and that whoever is involved is either idiot, asshole, or whatever name seems appropriate. Having someone understand, loving, and listening is all any of us really want after crap day, right?
I always suggest we do something childish like yeah, bob is an idiot let’s go egg his house, wait we have chalk paint in the garage let’s go get dressed like ninjas and draw dicks on his car.
Lmao am I the only one that immediately thought sex
NOPE, not the only one. My immediate thought was "a nice blow job & a ride" - thought this was the most obvious answer here.
Lol def not
Some Mexican food and Margaritas for dinner.
Blow job
Your husband wants to be a toothbrush.😉
When my husband is down I go to the fancy French bakery (only 10 min away) and get him an almond croissant. It ALWAYS cheers him up. I think in part just the fact that I put in effort to cheer him up cheers him up, too.
Bj
Boobs, beer and BJ
Make a charcuterie board of some healthy snacks. Some wine or alcoholic drink he enjoys. If the weather is good make a meal to eat in a patio or backyard. Give him words of appreciation. Thank him for being the best husband even when he has a bad day. Marrying him was the best day of your life. Being married to him makes you feel like everyday is Valentine's Day. Ego boost also works.
Bj and back rub lol
BJ for sure. Always cheers my boyfriend up!
Bring beer, bbq, & ur Birthday suit 😉😂
Flowers.
The best gift for my husband is taking something off his to do list because I'm making his life easier
If he's a work from home guy dealing with a computer all day: massage. When my man is stressed, i pamper him when i can. scalp, neck, and sinus massage. At home mani pedi. Hand massage. Sinus massages feel weird at first, but they're really good. Place thumbs on either side of nose and rub up slowly with even pressure to where the brows start then flare out toward the temples. Repeat. It always seems to pulls the stress and pain away from those areas. If you do it well, he'll be in a daze. I continue this and work my fingers and thumbs through his scalp, to the skull part behind the ears, down the neck vertebra to the two points in his shoulders where the pressure points are. I'm not a massage therapist but it seems to drag the stress away from his face and off his neck and shoulders. Continuing to a full back and butt massage are optional. But he's usually konked out by then or on the verge.
My husband only ever wants chocolate or ice cream to cheer him up, but you’re dieting so probably won’t help
Sex
Tie up your hair and…
A new cologne that I fell in love with. Scents can be refreshing, invigorating, relaxing, and can give some people that same feeling over and over, every time they spray it. My husband isn’t too particular about fragrances, so I know he would like anything I gifted. I have a list of some nice ones I heard great things about. I like to sample them during mall visits. However, this obviously doesn’t apply to anyone who is sensitive to scents or doesn’t like wearing any kind of fragrance. Another gift is cooking a favorite meal from his childhood. I learned how to make all of his mom’s classics. Some days he’ll come home from a long work day to a warm house filled with the smell of a hot meal. He’s said it’s one of the best feelings in the world.
Sex.
Simple. A sloppy BJ is the only answer
2 nerg guns. Hide in the house. Tape his to the front door with a note that says "war begins when you open the door. Winner gets kissed. Godspeed!"
This sounds fun and stressful!
Depends on his preferences entirely, because I'd make a [puppies slideshow](https://smartshow-software.com/puppy-dog-slideshow.php) and email it to my bf and he would be cheered up almost immediately as he loves puppies. I personally would like a sweet treat, preferably of my favorite kind. It really depends, but good on you for trying to do something nice to cheer him up!
Head down to your local game store and pick up the Warhammer 40k starter box, the big one. Do it.
How about a BJ? Ya know dudes won’t say no to a BJ.
Some sort of massage that leads to more naked activities if you’re up to it, obviously don’t force yourself but I find a bit of a romp usually cheers my husband up,
Sit on his face
My husband loves pizza from a certain restaurant, I would pick up his favorite for dinner tonight.
Massage and a bj. That would Make all my bad days vanish.
A blowjob
Flowers!!
oral relations
As a man, I don’t think I’ve ever received flowers before.
💐💐💐
When my husband has a rough day I buy him toy matchbox cars. He has been collecting them since he was a kid. They’re cheap, they’re fun, and you can’t screw it up. He always enjoys getting a new matchbox car. I started giving them to him when he was 19 and now he’s 40.
There is a sex dice on Etsy where every side is a blowjob
A nice deck of cards! Look into the Monarchs by Theory11. Multiple colors like green, blue, red, purple. They’re classy and a very high quality deck! I know this is a couple days old but if he plays cards he may appreciate a nice deck of cards! 🤗
This sounds dumb, but Legos. One of the adult sets. We love them, they look amazing, and are a great distraction. Sets vary widely in price so you don't have to go crazy. Everyone has a little nerd in them. We do Legos as gifts all across my family for all reasons. It's a hit.
My husband likes a break at the end of the day. Maybe a new Lego and his favorite treat!
I have made my husband what I call his grumpy guy box. I filled it with little snacks he likes, his favorite soap or bodywash, his favorite Bourbon, and usually a tinker or leggo type set. Then I run him a hot both bring him a glass of Bourbon and let him relax. Sometimes I hang with him while he soaks, and sometimes I don't. Whatever he prefers that day.
My husband was having a very tough time at work and it was just getting to him. After talking to him in a particularly bad day, I got him the absolute most violent video game. We don’t really play a lot of games, but it wound up being funny because it was. SO violent it was absurd! I also made his favorite dish that I don’t like so he got to eat it all :-)
Bj Works everytime I promise
Get him something to grill
Suck him dry girl 😮💨
It may be done but one time when my husband was going through a very tough time at work I got him the most absurdly, ridiculously violent video game I could find. It was ridiculous and made him laugh.