Sometimes, love shows itself in the smallest, most unexpected gestures. It doesn’t always come in the form of grand romantic surprises or expensive gifts. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a husband standing in the aisle of a grocery store, staring at a wall of sanitary pads, determined to get it right for his wife.
Last month, I found myself in that familiar monthly situation where I realized too late that I had run out of pads. It was late in the evening, I was already curled up in my pajamas, and the thought of dragging myself to the store felt unbearable. So, I turned to my husband with a sheepish smile and asked, “Honey, could you go get me some pads?”
He didn’t hesitate. No awkward jokes, no rolling of eyes, no pretending he didn’t hear me. Just a simple, “Of course.” Then he grabbed his keys and headed out the door.
Now, if you’ve ever sent a man on this errand, you’ll understand why I didn’t expect much…
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