10 reasons why I deserved everything I got on Valentine's Day

Listen, I have never subscribed to the school of thought that material objects act as any measurement of your spouse's love or affection for you.

Believe me, the fact that my partner will remember to defrost the chicken breasts when I forget, slip a hotwater bottle under the duvet while I'm brushing my teeth or return home with my favourite magazine, chocolate and bubble bath when I have my period is enough for me.

But there comes a time in everyone's life when they deserve to be spoiled and for me this happened in the week leading up to Valentine's Day.

Unfortunately for both me and my husband, he spent most of last week with his foot placed firmly in his mouth, and I bore the brunt of many of his ill-advised quips and comments. Honestly, it was like living with a character from a bad sitcom.

Here are just ten things my husband said to me last week and the reason why I feel I fully deserved the pampering I got on Sunday.

1. Cuddling in bed...

“Ooh, you feel lovely. Like jelly!”



2. Doing bills...

“Will your moustache wax be coming out of this month's credit card or next month's?”



3. Snuggling on the couch...

“God, I'm bored with this. Are you bored with this?”



4. Eating dinner...

“You're almost as good as Mum at this dish now, babes.”



5. Making breakfast...

“Seriously, six slices of toast. Are you trying to break a record here or what?”



6. Getting into bed...

“These cushions are the ugliest things in the house. There I finally said it.”




7. After a shower...

“I finished your fancy stuff but I didn't even feel a difference.”



8. Doing laundry...

“I don't care what anyone says, ladies' underwear is definitely grosser before a wash than mens'.”



9. While grocery shopping...

“No! No more buying these fancy ingredients that you don't end up using because they make you panic.”



10. After a haircut

“I like it... And babes, your hair grows so fast anyway.”