Boyfriends And Husbands Who Deserve A Gold Star

Being in a relationship or a marriage, just like life in general, isn't always easy, but some people clearly make an effort to show their significant others who much they mean to them.

These husbands and boyfriends, through their fun, selfless, and kind gestures, know just how to make their wives' and girlfriends' days a little bit brighter.

Taco 'Bout A Good Man!

This man had never baked a cake before in his life, but knowing that his wife loves tacos, he made it his mission to bake and decorate a cake that looked like a taco for her birthday.

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Her Cheerleader Even When He's Not Around

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Her husband headed to work early and she was getting ready to go for a job interview. When she got in her car, she found this note that he left for her.

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Seasonings Of Love

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Upon getting a new label maker, one woman's husband took it upon himself to create punny labels for everything he could find in their house so that she could have a laugh. These are just the seasonings.

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She Deserves The Laugh

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In the birthing room, this new mom is photographed holding her son while laughing hysterically because her husband, upon seeing their newborn child, immediately passed out and collapsed on the floor.

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Apparently, Husbands Aren't The Best At Handling Birth

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Her husband was absolutely adamant that he be with her throughout the whole birthing process, even when she was pulled into an emergency C-section. Unfortunately, his nerves couldn't handle the process and he passed out seconds after the baby was born.

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Gal Gadot's Husband Knows What's Up

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Fans of the superhero know Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman all across the world, but her husband is still her #1 fan through it all. I wonder if he had the shirt custom made.

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You're Doing Great, Honey!

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His wife is teaching herself how to crochet, and, wanting to be supportive, he tried to act like this tiny square was an adequate blanket. Honestly, I wish someone would hype me up like this.

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A Relaxation Station Specifically For Her

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His wife loves to take baths and likes to watch television while doing so but was afraid of dropping her phone in the water, so he made her a little over-the-tub table to ensure she could fully relax.

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Love Really Is Beautiful

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This couple met each other 30 years ago at university—he was Greek and she was from Hong Kong, though she visited him in Greece before they parted ways.

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He found her on LinkedIn decades later and the flame rekindled. He moved to be with her and they have been happily married ever since.

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Death Becomes Him

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Upon his wife's persistent demands, this husband dressed up as "death"—or the grim reaper—and walked around their neighborhood during a blizzard just so she could snap some photos for a collection.

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Even The Finest Art Critic Would Love This Piece

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During their first Thanksgiving together in their shared home, her boyfriend fell on the stairs and ended up making a hole in the drywall. Instead of covering it up, he decided to have fun with it.

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They Can't See Each Other In Person

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This couple, both working in emergency services, were forced to quarantine separately from each other to avoid the potential spread of the virus. This was the only way they can meet up face to face.

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I'm Not Crying, You Are

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Marriage vows clearly state "till death do us part," but this husband found a way to still be there for his wife even after he passed away by sending her this edible arrangement.

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edible arrangement with note: Hi Honey, I made sure our girls will always take care of you. Please let them love you and help through this. Find happiness through our memories, our children, and grandchildren. Don't cry for me. I am waiting for you. Love, Rich
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A Lockdown Date Night

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Date night out is one of this couple's favorite things to do, but that hasn't been an option since lockdown started, so this boyfriend tried his best to recreate a restaurant atmosphere in their apartment.

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He Said She Had To Come Home Late

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One frosty winter day, one woman was trying to finish up work to go home but her boyfriend insisted that she come home later. It turns out that he had spent hours trying to DIY a Christmas tree.

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This Man Knows What A Woman Really Wants

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His wife was having "one of those days," so he managed the kids in the morning so she could sleep in, brought her breakfast in bed, started up a bath for her, and left her flowers and an iced coffee.

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He Treats Her Daughter Like His Own

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When her daughter had to have an IV put in at the hospital, this woman's new boyfriend, who used to be an army medic, sat down and showed her how it would work step by step and offered to get one put in too so she wouldn't have to do it alone.

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I'll Never Let Go, Jack!

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This couple was trapped up on a mountain when a sudden snowstorm engulfed them and they were forced to navigate the treacherous weather together. He held her jacket the whole time because he was afraid to lose her.

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There's A Reason They Call It "Falling In Love"

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Her husband was tasked with raking up the leaves in the backyard, but when she looked outside, she saw this. They've been married for 28 years, but he still finds new ways to tell her he loves her.

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It's No Mystery—He Loves Her

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His wife was in an accident two months before Halloween and suffered a severe brain injury. In order to lift her spirits, he and a couple of friends found a costume that she could feel very involved in.

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The Perfect Way To Her Heart

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When getting a woman a piece of jewelry, it's important to know what she really likes. This husband gave his wife, who works as an ER nurse, a slightly different style of heart necklace because he knew she'd love it more.

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Fort-Building Skills Are On Point

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This husband convinced his wife that they should build a giant blanket fort together and spend New Year's Eve watching movies together with their son until midnight hit. In my opinion, he couldn't have planned a more perfect night.

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Love Goes Long After Death

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In order to lay his late wife's ashes to rest, this husband flew over 2,500 miles on a plane, drove for two hours, hiked for six hours, and finally came to the place he knew she'd be at peace.

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Even The Royal Couples Have Fun

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Queen Elizabeth II was just walking around the grounds of Buckingham Palace when one particular guard stuck out to her. She's photographed here trying to control her laughter upon realizing the "guard" is her husband dressed up as a prank.

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How Happy Was She To Receive It? Priceless

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His wife wanted a table that looked like this, but it was retailing at a price that was just too far outside their budget. Seeing how much she liked it, this husband decided to make it for her himself.

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Keeping A Tradition Alive

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Every year, this couple makes an effort to find a photo booth and take a set of pictures together. This year, the booth was a little more crowded. I hope they keep this up for the rest of their lives.

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If That's Not Love, Then What Is?

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All we can hope for in this long, winding road we call life is to meet a partner who loves us so much that they would awkwardly prop themselves up on the passenger car door to feed us ice cream.

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This Was Taken Moments Before He Proposed To Her

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There's something completely wholesome about this photo. She's just spinning around while walking around the streets of Harlem with the man she loves, and he is staring at her knowing she's going to be his whole future.

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He Told His Wife He Was "Working Out"

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This boyfriend told his girlfriend that he was going to go work out in the basement. She heard the treadmill running for a while and went down to take a peek. This is what she saw.

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An Accurate Dedication

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Loving, caring, and paying attention to another person can take up a lot of time and effort and maybe detract from our personal projects on occasion, but it's undeniably worth it.

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She Asked How Cat-Sitting Was Going

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When his girlfriend was heading out of town for a week, this boyfriend offered to cat-sit for her. When she asked how it was going, he sent this picture. I think he's doing great.

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He Looks Fabulous

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After setting up everything in preparation for a maternity photoshoot, this photographer's client failed to show up. Her boyfriend, not wanting all her work to feel like a waste, decided to model a bit.

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She Really Loves Dino-Nuggies

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Let's make one thing clear: there is no age limit on loving dinosaur nuggets. This husband, knowing his wife's affinity for them, decided to make a cake that looked just like one.

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He's So Pretty!

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This boyfriend doesn't normally dress like this, but when his girlfriend adopted a rescue dog with a bad past that has trouble trusting men, he agreed to dress like a woman until the dog started to like him.

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He Just Wants To Hangout With Her

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While stuck together in the house, this husband was feeling a little lonely while his wife was working in the other room, so he tried to lure her out to see him using her favorite things.

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He Says She's Absolutely Gorgeous

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His wife, who is 30-years-old, recently started chemotherapy treatments to help battle cancer. She didn't want to watch her hair fall out, so he helped her shave all of her hair off.

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She Might End Up Having To Share

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In order to make it easier for her to work from home, this husband built his wife, who works as a voice actor for advertisements and audiobooks, a little sound booth. Unfortunately, the kitten thinks it's for him.

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Photograph Me Like One Of Your Icelandic Girls

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The man who took this photo wanted to capture the image of his wife on an Icelandic beach at sunrise because he thought she looked absolutely stunning in the light.

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He Does Not Stay Idle

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Due to trying times, this husband lost his job and was unable to find another. Instead of just wallowing around, he decided to build his wife a nice bookshelf and desk space like she'd been wanting.

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He's Just So Amazed She's His Wife

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This couple only got married a month ago, but this husband is absolutely smitten with his wife and couldn't help but share this photo where she looks absolutely radiant despite their dog photobombing it.

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