How romantic should I expect my husband to be?

I read your blog so I have the background story. You are a lucky woman. Count your blessings instead of your slights. He gave you a lovely, thoughtful gift of ruby earrings and you're going on an overseas trip to celebrate! Please tell me you gave him something thoughtful too, as well as cooking a favorite meal for him.

I feel pretty certain that you will share some intimate, romantic meals on your trip. If you aren't, then make it a priority to arrange at least one, special occasion that fulfills your desire. Sometimes, our partner just doesn't read our mind and we have to initiate the plan ourselves, or stand up for our perceived "needs". Try not to deflate the happiness you should be celebrating with rather trivial unmet expectations. But, if it REALLY means that much to you, share your feelings with him. He sounds like he would listen and not want you to be unhappy.

Congratulations and bon voyage!

If you are going to Italy, I'm thinking that you must have married a man of Italian decent - am I right?

For Italians generally (from what I have observed) it's all about food and family. Special occasions - like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. are celebrated with home cooked food and family.

That's likely the way it will be for the rest of your married days.

My husband and I made a deal - he looks after the odd year anniversaries, I look after the even year anniversaries. That way, we are both happy.

PS don't expect your husband to be romantic AT ALL and he will end up surprising you every time he is!!

;- )

I understand what you are saying. I agree with you. It's just something about that day. That is the day that you were married. Two souls became one. And, 10 YEARS!!!! come on...you deserve better than a dinner at home with in-laws ;) And, I know you are going to Italy. I don't think that should be an excuse to not celebrate the day.

You are going to Italy! My 10th is coming up and I'm sure it will be just dinner on the actual day. Do you want to switch? LOL!!! Have fun and make everyday there your anniversary.

Men usually don't care about an anniversary.

Don't you think that a trip to Italy is romantic enough? Spend some time thinking about all the good things your husband does for you, not the things he does not do for you. Life is about more things than yourself.

Squido

What were you hoping for? Did you talk to your husband and let him know what you wanted for that day. Count your blessings for what you do have.

Yeah, you sound hard to please.

Did you have sex on your acutal anniversary? Other than that I say be quiet. You're saving money to have more fun on your trip. Geez..

good luck.

You are going on a trip to Italy? What more do you want?

You did enough. You are going to italy don't be greedy now

No! Your going to Italy!!!!