HUSBAND Appreciation Day is an observance celebrated every third Saturday of April. Getting into the spirit of things, here are a few wives sharing how they show their love and appreciation for their husbands.
“We are the kind of couple that finds joy in the little things. The simple, everyday gestures are just as important to us as the grand ones. Every single day, I always make time to remind my husband that he is loved, thought of and appreciated. Support, reassurance, affection and genuine interest go a long way. Also one should never underestimate the power of a good date or surprise. I make sure I proactively plan dates with him, with or without an occasion. Adding an element of surprise during his birthday or our anniversary has always been a treasured tradition for me. Again, it doesn’t have to be anything grand; just thoughtful and creative. PJ has always been the type to appreciate the littlest of things. He is always grounded, stays true to his principles and never loses sight of what truly matters. To my dearest husband, you are a gift, my greater half and my Godsend. I love you and I will always be here for you!” - Maebelle Ong, event coordinator
“I always acknowledge Jul even in the simplest ways like making his morning coffee, cooking his favorite food, sending him random messages and saying ‘thank you’ for the smallest and random things he does for me and Sven. Every night before I go to bed, I always kiss my husband goodnight and appreciate him for being such a wonderful person and for always taking care of us. With this I am always reminded to love him unconditionally and appreciating him comes naturally for me. To Jul, thank you for your endless patience and for keeping me sane all the time. I love how you are always trying to become a better man even on days I can be demanding and moody. Lastly thank you for always looking at me with those flirty eyes even if now I am already a few pounds heavier.” - Sweet Aurestelle Veloso-Selma, blogger and entrepreneur
“I show him by giving him a hug every day, I cook and bake for my husband and kids and I thank him always for working hard for our family. We respect each other and saying ‘please,’ ‘thank you’ and ‘I love you’ to each other means a lot. More importantly, I support him in whatever decision he makes and I don’t take him for granted. To Dexter, thank you so much for all that you do for us. Thank you for taking care of us. We love you!” - Jessica Therese Chua, businesswoman
“My husband and I have been together for 14 years and married for eight. Given the nature of his work, he’s usually away for six months at a time, coming home at the end of every contract, spends two to three months with us before leaving again for work. I’ve learned to truly appreciate the short vacations, even more so the sacrifices he makes for our family so whenever he’s home, I try to make his favorite dishes, enjoy early morning or late night coffee dates at home and support him with his DIY projects (it’s his favorite vacation ‘me time’ activity).
Whenever he’s onboard, I let him in on everything that’s happening right here at home so I update him every single day. That way, he’d still feel included even though he’s miles away from home. And at the end of each day, I never fail to remind him how truly lucky we are to have him. I end each day with ‘I love you’s,’ ‘I miss you’s’ and ‘good nights.’ I appreciate everything you do for our family, Chinks. I thank God every day for you.” - Toni Pino-Oca, lifestyle blogger and stay-at-home mom