This time of year offers the perfect opportunity to take a step back and reflect on who and what really matters in life. And for those of us who are married, our spouse is one of those important people.
With that in mind, we asked HuffPost readers to tell us what makes them feel most grateful for their husbands or wives. Below are 41 heartwarming and honest reasons to be thankful for our partners -- not just on Thanksgiving, but all year long.
1) "He encourages me to follow my passions and is always the first to praise, console or protect as needed." - @JaynieMarie
2) "I am thankful for my husband's humor and his service to our country. #armywife" - @AshleyAsbach
3) "My wonderful husband is an amazing father to our 6 kids!" - @allisonsimons1
4) "He always believes in me and encourages me -- no matter how crazy my dream is!" - @YoungLoveEvents
5) "I am thankful for my husband and his ability to make me laugh (for the past 25 years) in any situation." - Kay Thomas
6) "I’m most thankful for my husband @keithrlaskeycom because he’s the most selfless person I know." - @Clarissa_Laskey
7) "I'm thankful that my wifey is forgiving of my craziness and is my partner in crime!" - @AmirMertaban
8) "I am grateful to my husband Mike for filling every day of my life with laughter. For always being honest with me, even when the truth hurts. I am grateful for the Sunday morning pancakes in bed, our goofy dances down grocery store aisles and for always giving me the crusts on his pizza." - Niki Ianni
9) "My husband, Rob, was also a single parent before we married in May 2013. He understood everything I dealt with regarding childrearing. I didn't have to explain myself as I did with other men I dated who didn't have children." - Nikki Hinton Coleman
10) "He is the sweetest, most loyal, amazing man I've ever met. He makes me laugh every day and makes me feel like I'm the most beautiful woman in the world. He is my partner in every aspect of life." - Lara Hillman
11) "She loved me at a time in my life when I didn't even love myself." - @Duganz
12) "I am most thankful that my soon-to-be spouse allows me to be 100 percent myself all the time and loves me because of my crazy quirkiness and not in spite of it." - Zofia Wleklinski
13) "Thankful to have someone beside me to share this life's journey." - @IamS3lphy
14) "He has shown me how I am supposed to be loved. He is my heart." - Una Smith
For even more reasons, check out the slideshow below:
Why I'm Thankful For My Spouse
(01 of27)
Open Image Modal"He knows my worst, but somehow still looks like this when we dance. #myprince" - @DaeyaMalboeuf
(02 of27)
Open Image Modal"My fiancé knows me better than I know myself. He reminds me to slow it down when I feel the need to go, go, go." - Deidrinelle Rouse
(03 of27)
Open Image Modal"My husband, Pic, challenges me and makes me want to be a better person physically with P90X workouts three times a week, mentally with our nightly Jeopardy challenges, and spiritually with a Thanksgiving prayer every night before bed." - Jessica Ocampo
(04 of27)
Open Image Modal"Among many other things, I'm thankful for my husband because he does the laundry. Once I tried to be nice and do the laundry but ended up dyeing a rug blue. That was the last time I was allowed to touch it." - Erin Yarbrough
(05 of27)
Open Image Modal"My husband is able-bodied and I am disabled. We have been together 14 years and there is never a day that goes by where he complains about taking care of me. In fact, he says he loves it." - Magan Rodriguez
(06 of27)
Open Image Modal"He is always supportive of any and everything I do. His No. 1 priority is his family and he shows us this every day." - Heidi Richards
(07 of27)
Open Image Modal"My husband has always made our marriage a safe place to grow and change. He is my partner in everything." - @SammaMacB
(08 of27)
Open Image Modal"For accepting me (and forgiving me) for all my faults. She sees something in me that I don't always see in myself, for which I'm grateful." - Jeff Anthony
(09 of27)
Open Image Modal"I'm thankful that my wife, a former college softball player, has the ability to analyze proper pitching procedure at Boston Red Sox games." - David Horrigan
(10 of27)
Open Image Modal"My husband is an amazing, hard-working man and fantastic father to our four boys! I am most thankful for all the sacrifices he makes to make my boys and me happy and taken care of!" - Nicole Whorl
(11 of27)
Open Image Modal"My hubs is an amazing man of God. He is the definition of a biblical husband -- I'm beyond blessed!" - @ErinGowan
(12 of27)
Open Image Modal"I'm thankful that my spouse is serving our country. I'm proud to be a military spouse!" - @kaycegarrett
(13 of27)
Open Image Modal"I am thankful to Mr. Brown for being a great husband and for loving me." - @ThatKellyBrown
(14 of27)
Open Image Modal"Because he tells me that my opinion and voice matter! Plus, he is the funniest!" - @MommyinMKE
(15 of27)
Open Image Modal"I am thankful to have a wonderful man who I adore and inspires me to be better." - @summergory
(16 of27)
Open Image Modal"I am thankful for my husband because he is truly a man of God's word! He does for others before himself." - @KristyKempster
(17 of27)
Open Image Modal"My husband can always make me laugh. Every day is a joy to be around him." - @SunnyTrisha
(18 of27)
Open Image Modal"He still makes me a coffee and calls me beautiful as if it's the first time he's seen me, every single day." - @karynBT
(19 of27)
Open Image Modal"Fourteen months ago, after having a knee replaced, I went into total autoimmune crisis, which led to more and more health problems. The busy, independent woman I was slowly faded away. My husband and I switched roles, with him taking care of me, learning to cook, clean and shop. In the beginning it was difficult for both of us, but midway through, we found our stride and are walking through it all, even laughing more than we have in years." - Eva Barineau
(20 of27)
Open Image Modal"Because he loves me unconditionally. He is calm and patient. We complement one another." - @cenorty
(21 of27)
Open Image Modal"Because he is my other half. He completes me and he gets me." - @brienne_bullock
(22 of27)
Open Image Modal"She saved my life five years ago when she said 'I do.'" - @dupreej
(23 of27)
Open Image Modal"I'm thankful for him always allowing me to be me!" - @deedmatt
(24 of27)
Open Image Modal"Because he made me the most important thing in his life." - @phins21
(25 of27)
Open Image Modal"Thankful for my husband because he is honest, hardworking and loving. He makes me better." - @EatThenSwim
(26 of27)
Open Image Modal"He keeps me grounded and makes me a better person." - @THEcandiceminks
(27 of27)
Open Image Modal"He busts his butt at work for us and still manages to make time for us." - @cmcm410
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