The Lipstick Stain That Changed My Perspective

After 20 years of marriage filled with love and trust, I was shocked to find a faint lipstick stain on my husband’s shirt. At first, I was furious, suspecting the worst. But when I confronted him, he just laughed and explained that he’d been taking makeup tutorials for our daughter’s prom. Neither of us knew how to do makeup, so he wanted to help her look her best.
On prom night, our daughter was stunning — all thanks to her thoughtful dad who went the extra mile. It made me realize how much love and care he pours into our family in ways I hadn’t expected.
His family often asks me what gifts he might like for birthdays and holidays, and he shared how happy he feels receiving thoughtful presents lately. I told him it’s probably because he’s no longer working shifts and spends more time with them. Seeing him happy warms my heart — a reminder that love shows up in many small, beautiful ways.