So my husband (36M) is not what you’d call “romantic.” Sweet? Yes. Thoughtful in a practical way? Definitely. But flowers, love notes, surprises — not really his thing. And that’s always been fine with me. We’re solid, and I’ve never needed big gestures to feel loved.
But last week, I was putting away laundry (as usual), and I couldn’t get his sock drawer to close right. Something was stuck. I pulled it open and found this… tiny velvet ring box shoved in the back corner under a couple unmatched socks. We’ve been married for 8 years, so my heart didn’t immediately go “proposal.” I opened it.
Inside is a locket. A silver oval locket with a tiny photo of me on one side and a photo of our daughter on the other. I closed it immediately and just stood there staring at the drawer like it had slapped me.
We’ve never really done gifts like that. It’s not an anniversary or birthday coming up. And he hid it. Like, really tucked it away. So now I’m wondering — was he waiting for the right time? Did he chicken out? Was he just going to randomly give it to me one day?
I’ve decided not to say anything. I’m waiting to see what he does. If he gives it to me, I’ll act surprised. If he doesn’t… I don’t know. Maybe I’ll wait a few more weeks and then gently mention how I’ve always wanted a necklace with a picture of the two of us.
Anyway, just wanted to tell someone because it honestly made me tear up. Even if he never gives it to me, the fact that he picked it out and hid it away like some sweet, nervous teenager means more than I can say.
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Maybe he bought it for himself but is afraid of wearing it?
He had a secret and now you have a secret. What good does that do? Talk about it, get it out there.
Why would he give a locket with a photo of yourself in it? It’s obviously for him, and since it’s hidden, it’s obviously something personal to him. Leave it alone and forget it exists, if he wanted you to know about it, he would have told you.
You should also learn not to snoop and avoid being so self-centered in assuming it’s for you
Edited to add that you posted 3 days ago about your husband cheating on you. This is obviously yet another bot account posting bullshit
That is honestly one of the sweetest things I’ve ever read. It’s like his quiet way of screaming “I love you” without actually saying it. Some people may not be loud with their love, but this? This is loud in its own beautiful way. 🥹
This is so heart-melting 🥹 The fact that he picked something so meaningful, even if he hasn’t given it yet, says so much about how he loves you — quietly but deeply. I hope he finds the courage (or moment) to give it to you soon 💖
It’s like you accidentally found a love letter he hasn’t figured out how to send yet. That locket’s not just a gift — it’s a quiet little universe of love he built and tucked away until the timing felt perfect.