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A Standing Ovation for This Husband’s Heartfelt Reaction to His Wife’s Altered Photos
You know those intimate photos that couples sometimes take to keep the romance alive? They’re often beautiful, but let’s be honest—most of them are heavily edited. It’s become the norm to ask for retouching, especially when it comes to boudoir shoots. I mean, if we’re willing to have our kids’ school photos touched up, it’s no surprise that adults do the same for their more private pictures.
One woman decided to gift her husband a set of these boudoir photos for Christmas, so she visited a photography studio in San Antonio. The photographer, Lily Thompson of Thompson Boudoir Photography, shared with us that the woman wanted a range of touch-ups to conceal what she thought were her physical imperfections. Just three days after her husband received the gift, he sent an email to Lily that she later shared on her social media.
In his message, he expressed, “When I opened the album, my heart sank. While the pictures are stunning and you are an incredibly talented photographer, they don’t represent my wife.” He went on to say, “You removed every one of her ‘flaws,’ but in doing so, you erased the very things that tell our story. Her stretch marks reflect the journey of our children, her wrinkles are the result of years filled with laughter and love, and her cellulite is a testament to all the delicious treats we’ve enjoyed together.”
But it wasn’t a note of blame; instead, he realized how much he truly loves her just the way she is: “These images opened my eyes to how infrequently I tell my wife I LOVE her just as she is. She felt the need to alter her appearance to meet a standard I never set. I need to do better, and from now on, I will celebrate her in all her glorious imperfections. Thank you for the reminder.”
Honestly, I’m not crying—you are!
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In summary, this husband’s emotional response to the altered images of his wife serves as a touching reminder of the beauty found in authenticity and the love that comes with embracing imperfections.