The first time my future husband came over for dinner, I served broccoli. Having always eaten and enjoyed its nutritious benefits, I never thought twice. Although I went to the extra trouble of serving it with Hollandaise sauce, broccoli is still broccoli! He was very appreciative, and we enjoyed a comfortable evening with good conversation. It wasn't until many weeks into our relationship he revealed that prior to that night, he didn't like or eat broccoli - it was never on the menu when he was growing up. My husband is a man of great thought and few words.
The day he proposed, he was so distant and pensive that I thought he was trying to find some kind words to end our relationship. To my shock, he popped the question that evening and gave me a ring the following day. Another majorly attractive trait is that he never directly challenges my decisions. Instead, he asks me if I'm sure that's what I want to do. Very effective way to encourage a self-check and has saved me many times over. He knows me better than I do, and it seems like he always has.
By the way, now he loves broccoli! I can't serve it often enough!
