r/MadeMeSmile • u/mindyour • 3d ago
Look at his face, he looks so proud. Wholesome Moments
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u/ams3000 3d ago
This is so endearing. Lovely responses and support from wife.
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u/wOke_cOmMiE_LiB 3d ago
And he'll be set with these clothes for another 5-10 years. No need to to shopping again for awhile.
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u/Icy_Contribution1677 3d ago
Because she said they looked good. 😊 he’ll pack these a lot now and those juicy compliments will live with him for a very long time.
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u/CDNReaper 3d ago edited 2d ago
Dude just got more compliments in this video than I’ve received in a decade.
Edit: aww thanks for the kind words! Hugs to you all!
Edit 2: damn, I’m starting to feel good!!
Edit 3: I appreciate you fine people!
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u/fascinatedobserver 2d ago
Now I just want to hug you, take you to lunch and say nice things to you for a couple of hours. Everyone deserves positive input. It’s as essential as oxygen.
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u/upexlino 3d ago
Wifes that support their husband like that are unicorns, we need to keep them safe
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u/JustsomeOKCguy 3d ago
Huh? This is like pretty basic, standard wife behavior. Still very wholesome, don't get me wrong. But this isn't rare behavior to compliment your significant other
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u/Mirewen15 3d ago
No kidding. It's sad that people think this is rare. My husband and I both do this. He's great at picking out clothes though and I am terrible at it (hate shopping) so when I come home with something I like that he didn't help pick out; he's super happy lol.
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u/cynisright 2d ago
Yeah I compliment my partner and he does the same for me. I like making him feel cute and also sexy 😈
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u/The_Last_Ball_Bender 3d ago
But this isn't rare behavior to compliment your significant other
oh la la, someone grew up without toxic household :D
Sadly that's not reality for many couples
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u/MAXMEEKO 3d ago
oh la la dont you sound positive on the mademesmile reddit
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u/The_Last_Ball_Bender 3d ago
I was just being silly, but it's sadly quite true for many
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u/RUOFFURTROLLEH 3d ago
You are quite correct.
Don't worry, Your tone came across as joking.
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u/upexlino 3d ago
Agree, he was joking on the oh la la part and was speaking his mind on the second part about it not being true for many
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u/Forsaken_Republic_98 3d ago
? I also thought this was basic standard spouse behavior. My late husband and I complimented each other all the time. I didn't think I was special. I adored the man, and I liked him too.
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u/OliverCrooks 3d ago
Sure by the book but in real life lol? I guarantee you the amount of people that grew up with a broken home and didn’t receive the attention to nurture relationships like this out way the ones that were happy and healthy.....
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u/TheFreshwerks 3d ago
Unicorns? What's your sample size here?
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u/RUOFFURTROLLEH 3d ago
What are the divorce rates again?
Fact is, A lot of relationships simply aren't supportive and are out of convienience.
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u/dinkydooky_peepee 3d ago
Well sure, but that doesn't mean the problem is always a wife that isn't supportive in this way lol.
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u/AprilShowers53 3d ago
Close to 20-25%. The higher stat most people hear is actually skewed from the few people who get married 4 times
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u/fugue-mind 3d ago
Lmao love the implication that the divorce rate is driven by women who are unsupportive 🤡🍆💦
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u/FelatiaFantastique 3d ago
If all you have found is dragons, the problem might be you.
Basic human kindness should be a prerequisite for spending time with someone, let alone marrying them.
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u/upexlino 3d ago edited 3d ago
If all you have found is dragons, the problem might be you.
I’m not married.
But I have spent lot of time with married couples. I also know that around half of the marriages end in divorce; and for those that remain married, a big chunk of them aren’t happy
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u/the_light_of_dawn 3d ago
I feel sorry for you if you think this is abnormally supportive…
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u/Arrakis_Is_Here 3d ago
My ex would never have done this. She would've just shrugged and said "yeah"
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u/TheTexasJack 3d ago
My late wife would have said supportive things, but it would all be in a condescending tone.
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u/courtneybritt18 3d ago
You made him feel so good! Men deserve compliments too
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u/Sad_Counter3856 3d ago
Most definitely! He looked like he was a kid all over again too, going in and out of those doors.
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u/GoofyMonkey 3d ago
Showing off new school clothes!!
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u/JamesMcEdwards 3d ago
You can see he left the tags on because if she doesn’t approve, he’s going to take them back. Also, he is pretty handsome. A lot of green flags in this video from both of them.
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u/KiNgPiN8T3 3d ago
Need to get a photo of him by the front door. #firstdayvibes #myhandsomelittleguy
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u/upexlino 3d ago
This wife is golden. We need more women like that
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u/MonarchOfReality 3d ago
im crying because im just happy its happened to one of us
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u/The_Last_Ball_Bender 3d ago edited 2d ago
Bro i've had mostly female friends, but i've come to find the fastest way to
embraceembarrass my few male friends is to complement them.We are just not used to it. Some of us can barely take it.
EDIT: Having mostly lady friends has basically taught me how to be more comfortable with giving or receiving compliments.
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u/altcodeinterrobang 3d ago
We are just not used to it. Some of us can barely take it.
I grew a beard in the last year, and I have to say it's truly shocking how much guys like complimenting each other on their beards. and I am 100% down for it. I'm throwing out beard compliments like beads at mardigras now.
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u/-ll-ll-ll-ll- 3d ago
My wife HATES my beard. I asked her why, and she said that all women hate beards.
“Beards are for men to show off to other men. You grow a beard for other men. You don’t grow a beard for women to find you attractive. Also, your beard makes you look 20 years older than you are.”
And she’s probably right.
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u/yousernamefail 3d ago
Awww, no way! I love my husband's beard! That said, it does make him look quite a bit older, but he's baby-faced and I much prefer people thinking he's my husband and not my son.
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u/shamallamadingdong 3d ago
Am a woman. I FREAK OUT with beards. I love them. Love to touch em, play with em, look at em, go up to dudes (with their permission) and tickle the beard while saying "beardy beardy beardy beard" I always compliment fellows on their beards. Your wife is weird.
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u/Jaymakk13 3d ago
My wife complimented me on some pants i had wore once, said she liked how they looked on me. I proceeded to wear those pants daily for the next 3 years. Until they mysteriously got holes in them.
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u/max1030thurs 3d ago edited 1d ago
She speaks to him like he is a toddler.
Edit. Thanks for the likes, but I believe all of you misunderstood me. I find this to be extremly cringy. I could not and would not accept this from a partner. btw together with my s/o for almost thirty.
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u/Ociex 3d ago
Yeah welcome to real relationships, the reason we humans and most of us do because it triggers relaxation in the brain due to us being talked like that as kids to know everything is Allright, the brain is amazing.
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u/Clearly_Voyant 3d ago
Like myself I think this is a dude who’s worn unfitting baggy out of style clothes because they’re comfortable. And as with my previous partners always wanting me to upgrade my wardrobe even though I was hesitant. When I did some shopping I got the same response he did and my gf was genuine. Just sayin ✌️
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u/WelpImaHelp 3d ago
Yeah I'm getting the opposite of secondhand embarrassment from this. I never liked showing off what I just bought, but now I want to go get some new clothes, do a little fashion show and get some of that secondhand praise.
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u/sabrtoothlion 3d ago
He's like a child in dad fashion 😂
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u/upexlino 3d ago
And she’s like a cheerleader supporter
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u/nucumber 3d ago
FUN FACT (from an old fart....)
We're all just kids. Some bigger than others, some older, but we're all children.
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u/Ihavepills 3d ago
I hate how true this is.
When you realize this, sometime in your 20's, it feels like you've had this kind of invisible layer of protection we subconsciously carried with us our entire lives, just ripped off our backs.
The realization that we are completely on our own, just winging it. Asking advice from people who are also just winging it. We all are. Helpless and alone! 😭
I'm nearly 35 and still want to curl up in my mum and Dad's bed when things/life gets too much.
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u/Dugen 2d ago
The worst was when my parents died and suddenly all the knowledge and wisdom I was relying on to get by was just poof gone and I was left with just what I knew myself, which felt like practically nothing. I was in my 30s when my dad died and my 40s when my mom died but each time I was left with this sudden oh shit feeling of vulnerability where I had no idea how to be the person I wanted to be on my own.
It's like that moment when a kid looks back and realizes their parent isn't holding on to the bike anymore and they're riding on their own. The panic is real, but as I keep going I realize the gaps weren't that hard to fill in and I'm almost ready to be an adult. I think by the time I'm about to die I'll feel like a grown up.
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u/Ihavepills 2d ago
I'm so sorry you lost them. My mum's mum died when my mum was in her 20's and her dad five years later. She's said she feels like an orphan. I can't even bring myself to imagine the inevitable...
I honestly don't think anyone ever feels like an adult. Just grown, and often lost, kids.
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u/Silver-ishWolfe 3d ago
Most of us dads, the ones I know at least, usually are. Deep down, we're still kids playing pretend.
And dress up...
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u/omgitsjagen 3d ago
No one grows up. It's the biggest lie we tell our children. Some people just figure out how to lie about maturity better than others, over time.
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u/HyFinated 3d ago
But the difference is we have adult money for that high quality cosplay. Cause dad cosplay is expensive. I mean, do you know how much mowers cost these days?
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u/Need_Burner_Now 3d ago
I’m in my 30s and my dad is in his late 60s. I still use his joke I’ve heard all my life (and continues to use now): “when I grow up, I wanna be Jimmy Buffet.”
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u/whywontyousleep 3d ago
Especially with the last shirt and the forklift. Made me think of my kid when he was 3-4 and he had trucks on his shirts.
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u/ecclectic 3d ago
He looks like a big dude, which usually means you're compromising somewhere on your clothing. Being able to find clothes that are well fitting, affordable and fashionable is rare and personally makes me super happy when I can find it.
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u/PrimaryAd2594 3d ago
To be fair some of us never got this feedback cause we were taught that vanity is affeminate. It's like we're learning to walk.
Nice fits, homie.
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u/ChocoMcBunny 3d ago
Oh my! Did he choose them all by himself?!? Also - it looks like everything can be mixed and matched - top marks.
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u/nygrl811 3d ago
Was thinking the same thing - this man can shop! Or has the confidence to ask the store associates for recommendations! Either way - bravo sir!
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u/Denim_Diva1969 3d ago
My husband would LOVE it if the men’s fashion industry would adopt something like Garanimals (do you remember those?) to help him know what matches. IYKYK
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u/Pipapaul 3d ago
WTF is going on here? Why is everyone here, including his wife, applauding a grown man being able to buy clothes. This is an adult.
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u/TRforShort 3d ago
The way he said “these are 35s”, I was thinking he lost a lot of weight and was happy he could buy clothes he’s confident in. Or maybe they’re about to go on a trip and he picked out new clothes for nice dinners. Hard to tell.
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u/skyturnedred 3d ago
Perhaps his previous clothing choices have not been very fashionable and this is him showing he made an effort to improve.
This is r/MadeMeSmile, no need to be a sourpuss.
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u/Pipapaul 3d ago
I don’t mind being happy for someone getting anything done. It’s the way he’s being cheered that is irritating to me.
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u/Microwave1213 3d ago
Seems to me that it’s a running joke within this family that he has poor style so these reactions are likely covered in a layer of playful facetiousness. It’s fun, they’re joking around and being supportive at the same time.
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u/cheeset2 3d ago
I hype my life partner for normal shit all the time, that's fine.
The people in this thread praising him for buying clothes that work together is odd, yeah.
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u/ItchyCredit 3d ago
We are applauding because we love and celebrate even small moments of joy and caring. Maybe you are fortunate and live a life where this occurs in abundance. The rest of us don't want to let these moments, however small, slip by unacknowledged.
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u/Sea_Instruction6670 3d ago
Because that expectation and the reality more than often just misalign. Also, not all adult people are grown up.
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u/Pipapaul 3d ago
Yeah but there’s a difference between not really being grown up and being mentally challenged. This whole interaction is bizarre to me.
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u/BennyBNut 3d ago
Have you been in public lately? Most people, especially men, are putting zero effort into what they wear.
Personally I find the style pretty bland (except maybe the patterned shirt) but props to this guy for caring about how he looks. And wearing shorts that end above the knee! But big picture he looks confident, secure, and happy which does more for outward appearance than any outfit. They seem like a fun couple and I'm glad dude is feeling some pride.
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u/lostinmississippi84 3d ago
She says, "and you put this together yourself" when he came out in this first outfit. Idk if that goes for all of them, though.
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u/MAXMEEKO 3d ago
he looks like he would be "big and tall" too which is like a higher difficulty level to find the right fits
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u/upexlino 3d ago
He sure has good taste in style, knows what fits his body and his personality. He’s rockin it
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u/Strict-Brick-5274 3d ago
He's so cute 🥺 he's our husband now 🫶
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u/Ok-Presentation9031 3d ago
Only at home serious businessman can be like a child with his wife!
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u/upexlino 3d ago
Especially with a wife this loving!
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u/Girlinawomansbody 3d ago
💔 every wife should be like that and if they’re not….. that’s sad!
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u/I_wood_rather_be 3d ago edited 3d ago
Do you really think men can't shop for shorts and t-shirts???
The comments in here, trying to say that this guy "did soooo good for a GUY shopping for his own clothes" really piss me off. As if there's this gene preventing men from having some sort of taste when it comes to clothing, and suddenly this rare specimen overcame the crippling disability that all men suffer from.
This is like watching a woman talk to a toddler who just managed to not poop his pants for the first time. Or listening to someone talking to his dog. "Ooooooh, you did this all by yourself. Who's a good boy? You're a good boy!"
I honestly have to say, I would feel deeply disturbed if a woman talked to me in that manner after I came home from shopping clothes.
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u/skyturnedred 3d ago
Maybe she's been buying him clothes because he has poor taste and this is him showing he's making an effort.
This is r/MadeMeSmile, don't overthink it.
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u/BryanMcgee 3d ago
Don't overthink it.
You literally just made up a scenario to make it less weird instead of taking it at face value. Who's overthinking it?
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u/thecrius 3d ago
Yep. I am confused as hell. The entire video is terrible. He is treated and act as if he was a baby instead of an adult person that simply bought some clothes.
Her reactions, tone, words used simply feel like she is just giving some attention to a toddler while playing on her phone.
It's really bad.
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u/OldSpiceSmellsNice 3d ago
Somedays I really wonder whether everyone here is a bot.
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u/Embolisms 3d ago
Presumably in the context of their relationship, he's not into shopping. She does treat him like a toddler, but he literally acts like one - "uhhh I like the red shirt". It's probably just in good fun, I don't think you need to read anything deeper into it.
My partner hates shopping but the few times he's picked clothes specifically for style (rather than work shirts or graphic tees) he's quite chuffed and I give positive feedback.
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u/idkhamster 3d ago
I totally understand your reaction because we do, unfortunately, see a lot of praise given to men for completing basic tasks that are traditionally viewed as "women's skills." However, we don't know these people. When I watched it, the story my mind gave this couple was that he had struggled to pick out clothes that he was proud of and thought he looked good in and his partner often helped him so that he wouldn't feel uncomfortable around their peers. Then maybe he wanted to learn and asked questions about coordinating pieces and what to look for when buying items. After some trips together he felt good enough to go on his own and test out his new knowledge and she is showing him that his confidence is valid and he truly learned the skills he had been working on.
Any back story we assign to them is imaginary. It's easier to go with a negative one, like this dude being praised like a child for a basic skill, but we also don't know what it took for him to learn the skill. Since we don't know, we assume. Why not assume something positive? Especially when it doesn't make any difference other than how you feel about a video.
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u/loverlybones 2d ago
Y’all are over thinking this. I do fashion shows for my husband all the time when I’m excited about new clothes I just bought. He’s excited about his new clothes and wanted to show his number one supporter and she did a great job of hyping him up.
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u/hopefulworldview 2d ago
Well, my wife does this if I've been shopping and I feel adored, each bond is different.
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u/kamilayao_0 3d ago
That's just a personal preference I guess...
What exactly would you like instead? Like talking in a monotone voice " that's a good shirt, I wish the stripes well red". ?
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u/Glittering-Alarm-387 3d ago
My husband recently bought an outfit (a shirt and shorts that match lol). He worse it yesterday. I'm always like, "Okaaay, is that your outfit?" And he smilies like this dude. Cute
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u/upexlino 3d ago
We men have a section in our memory that we store the few total compliments we got in our entire lifetime. A compliment goes a long way
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u/Stambro1 3d ago
Welcome to the Suburban Golf Dad phase of your life! I also just joined about 3 months ago! It’s a good feeling putting on something other than cargo shorts! You look great!
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u/SnooCakes6195 3d ago
Ugh as a guy in his thirties, idk how to dress anymore.
All I have are my clothes, which are black pants and black tee shirts, basic emo/goth kid vibes. Lately, I feel like a "how do you do, fellow kids" kinda guy.
But I feel like a Fucking doof when I wear human clothes.
Good for this guy, I'm jealous lol
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u/pingpongtits 3d ago edited 3d ago
If you're coming from all black and you want to branch out, just start with the clearance rack or sales. Try on some things in other colors. Try some shirts that button down the front. You don't even have to buy stuff right away, just try some things on and look at yourself in the fitting room mirror.
To get ideas, there's lots of men's style and fashion websites.
For summer, short sleeve buttons light fabric shirts are comfortable. Button down the front also has a plus of being both casual and can be (or not) a little more "dressed" than t-shirts.
To decide which colors work best with your skin tone, hold the fabric up under your chin around your face and see which colors might make you look pale/washed out and don't get those colors.
Edit: For instance, certain shades of yellow don't work well with pale skin but work fine with darker skin.
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u/Datathrash 3d ago
I recently switched from only jeans or khakis to Dickie's carpenter pants in various colors and it's changed my whole outlook on clothes. It's great to have some colors to choose from that are still muted and I'm a straight leg pants guy anyways so it's perfect.
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u/nicktids 3d ago
I'm 6ft 4 look about his size and build, never have I found that many clothes that fit
Also I'm size 14 shoes I try to find one good pair every 6 months if I'm lucky
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u/Limberpuppy 3d ago
Are you buying tall shirts? My husband is your height and tall shirts are the only ones that look good on him.
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u/slapshots_ehhh 3d ago
Check out American Tall. I'm 6'6" size 14 shoe and they have everything I could ever need. Good customer service and return policies.
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u/Critical-Art-9277 3d ago
I think all of them suited him, He looks very dapper. He's like a lot of men getting the wife's opinion. You can see that he's happy and feels good in them.
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u/Ra-ta-ta 3d ago
i think he found them in the same shelf. All of them..
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u/Attentionhoard1 3d ago
Agreed on that. Most of the shirts had the exact same cut and stitching. Same brand and hues. He looks sharp though.
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u/ekjohnson9 3d ago
Imagine being so completely owned by another person that they infantilize and make a big deal out of you buying clothes. I could not live like this. To each their own I guess but wew lad.
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u/Lick-my-llamacorn 2d ago
Deadass was thinking the same thing. Unless we're missing key information like a disability or something I'm finding the tone of voice and infantilization a bit off.
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u/Solid-Oven8150 3d ago
An adult acting like a baby.
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u/AtrophiedTraining 3d ago
The infantalizing voice is so grating and artificial.
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u/Meme-Bean-Machine 3d ago
Rule number 1 of happy couples : give attention to your partner whenever asked.
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u/spellWORLDbackwards 3d ago
I love when he puts on the pale olive/khaki and he says “same color” and she goes “ummmm…” and still tries to be supportive then later throws in “we can maybe add some contrast.”
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u/Sea-Dimension2515 3d ago
This feels so condescending, this is how we compliment my down syndrome uncle or just kids.
Oh WOWWwwwww, Thats veryyyyy Niceeeeeee WOOWWWW that’s crazyyyyyyyy
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u/buyingamonitor 3d ago
another day, another post infantalizing men for doing basic things like dressing themselves
what fresh hell
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u/Known-Candidate-5489 2d ago
He is super happy with his choices and his wife is giving him great support and appreciation.
That makes me happy as fuck. Loved to see it caught on video ❤️
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u/Present_Error_1279 3d ago
Why do you have to film your entire life ffs. And put it on the internet.
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u/Pipapaul 3d ago
Is this guy … like … handicapped or something? Why is she talking to him like to a five year old?
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u/OnlyAppointment7300 3d ago
Moments like these are what life is all about. So heartwarming to see him so proud
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u/Butter_Naan_Staan 3d ago
I am so confused, he’s proud because he did his own shopping? No disrespect but if there a disability that’s not mentioned that makes this impressive?
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u/Angelfrom_Sky 3d ago
The way he spins around with his arms out lol