How Do I Thank My Husband???

Updated on June 09, 2009
E.C. asks from Evanston, IL
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Hi Moms,

I am graduating from a masters program and I'm looking for a way to thank my husband and let him know how much I appreciate all that he did while I was in school. I could not have done it without him and he needs to know that in a big way. Any ideas would be appreciated!!

Thanks in advance

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G.G.

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I can tell you what my husband would like (there's plenty of things) but all of them involve time with his friends because he "never gets to spend time with them".

Tickets for him and some buddies to a sporting event. If you wanted to add to that, depending on which team it is, you could even get a gift card that can be used inside the stadium (I know the White Sox offer this) so he can buy beer or souvineers.

Pay for a round of golf

Pick up the check for a steak dinner

Let him host a poker game at your home and do the cooking

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M.R.

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Gina has some fabulous ideas that would definitely appeal to a man - great job!

Adding to that, try to think of all the work your husband has done as a 'SAHD' during the time when you needed to go to class, work on projects, study for tests, etc. I know a lot of SAHMs would just absolutely die for some 'me time' or a really cool girls' night out. I would recommend you give him the gift of some really cool free time with his friends to have the guy time he may have sacrificed (so graciously!) so you could follow your dream.

Does he like a certain band, is there a concert he might like to go see? Get him great tickets for he and his friends and perhaps order a limo.

A sporting event with the guys is also a fantastic idea. Would you be able to do a rooftop event at the Cubs game or a box/suite at the Sox game? If that's too big budget, then get a pair or a quad of great seats at a game for him and his buddies.

I don't know how your husband is, but you could also try the 'dress in lingerie' and 'give of yourself' gift to him. Buy something new and provocative and take care of his each and every need first! You'd be surprised at how many men would think that would be the best gift ever!

Good luck and it's so sweet of you to recognize your man in this way.

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F.M.

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I did the same thing a couple months ago. I took my honey to dinner at Alhambra Palace in Chicago (wonderful place you should google it) and gave him a thank you card that showed how much I appreciate him and I could never have done it without him. He was so surprised and grateful.

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E.P.

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You could buy him a new grill, I-pod golf clubs, camera - anything that he appreciates to encourage his hobby....

OR...if you have a great marriage and a loving husband - the gift of YOU is the greatest gift you could give him! Alone time. The "icing on the cake" would be a one night/ or weekend getaway that you have totally planned - for just the two of you. And that new little teddie, already unwrapped and modeled just for him will be appreciated too. Re-connect. Especially if, getting your Master's has absorbed a lot of alone time from the two of you. It's the gift that keeps giving when you have a family.

Congratulations. I'm sure he thinks you're the greatest too, by wanting to better yourself!

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J.V.

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When I got my Ph.D., I gave my husband a nice card. I didn't think to get him a present. Instead, I just reinforced how lucky I was to have him in my life, as my husband, and as my biggest cheerleader.

How about a nice romantic dinner out with no kids?

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