Grateful for contagious behavior via /r/gratitude

My husband is quiet which drove me nuts at first but over time Ive grown to appreciate silence more than I ever thought I would. I used to always have to have noise, like a tv on in the background or the stereo on was a big one. I enjoy my silent mornings now. He’s also the kind of guy that doesn’t hurry for anything. This also used to drive me crazy, I saw it as a lack of ambition. He doesn’t rush me ever, like EVER! Even when we’re going to be late he just chills and waits for me to be ready. My ex would rush me for everything. He hated that I would take time to put makeup on and I always felt this pressure to be ready ahead of time even if we didn’t have plans to go anywhere. Because if someone would call and we’d get invited somewhere if I wasn’t ready then I was left behind. So if I wanted to be included in anything that would possibly end up happening – family bbqs, fishing trips, just hanging out at his brothers house or his dads, a motorcycle ride with his dad, meeting up for dinner somewhere – then I’d make sure I got up early, before everyone else and shower and get ready for the “just in case”. I know it was my own fault but Ive always been the kind of person that didn’t go places without my face on. My husband is cool with waiting for me to be ready and never leaves me behind. Him being so patient and so quiet was contagious to me because now I can see that I’m more patient with myself and everyone else and I’m a lot quieter than Ive ever been which has helped me to be able to listen to what’s being said. I’m grateful for this contagious behavior.