My Husband Teased Me in Front of His Friends After a Difficult Childbirth – Then His Oldest Friend Stood Up and Did Something Nobody in That Room Expected

Richard grinned.

“It’s my love language. If I couldn’t tease you, I’d have to hate you.”

I let it go.

That year, I let a lot of things go.

I was exhausted. Three babies needed me constantly, and most days I barely had enough energy to shower, much less defend myself every time my husband said something insensitive. GetMarriage Tips

There was one person who never laughed, though.

David.

He had been Richard’s closest friend since college. He was quiet, thoughtful, and somehow always remembered which baby was which. SendFriend Gifts

Whenever he visited, he asked how I was sleeping.

Once, while I was trying to eat dinner with Tobby crying against my shoulder, David reached out.