How would you welcome your significant other home?

I would have missed ‘you’ the most. The smells of home. My favorite food. Quiet and peace.

I think you’re on the right track as is. Anything beyond coming home to someone who loves you is just icing on the cake.

I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to be just be home, safe, and with you. Clear your schedule for a while after he gets back, and just enjoy being back together.
I assume he might want some alone time to process his experiences, so let him have it if he seems to want it or asks for it.

Bedroom playtime.

“Hello Significant Other, welcome home!”

Do people still do yellow ribbons?

with a hug a kiss and a glass of wine or beer

@mowens They do by me!

@madsmom1030 Favorite foods prepared, a stocked fridge with the favs available, fav tunes or TV shows readily available, cozy bed linens, comfy jammies, and time to unwind and relax.

I would keep any party or family/friend gathering plans for a day or two after he arrives home so he has time to chill.

You must be so excited. I think what you are doing is wonderful. I have one small warning, it might take a few days or weeks for you both to get adjusted back to each other. My husband used to travel a lot on business, and once lived outside of the country for 9 month (we did see each other once a month) and the first few days back were usually a little frustrating and tense. Your SO has been through more than my husband ever was, so I would guess there might be even more stress during the transition back home. Just be ready for it, if it happens.

You could always just wait and ask him what he wants to do. You’ve already made such a grand effort to tidy up his home for him, and I think he’ll appreciate just being home with you and a homemade meal. That may be all he needs or wants. He may need quiet and time to readjust, my advice would be to not throw too much at him all at once. After he settles in, ask him if he would like to have a big family dinner, or a party with all his friends. See what his ideas are.

@madsmom1030 My husband came home at the end of September, and I thought my heart was going to overflow forever. I’m so glad that he’s safe right now, and we’re all hoping for his healthy return. When mine got home, we took a day to just be together and function.
I know it’s hard to do, but try and make some time where it’s just the two of you. Everyone will want to see him, but it’s better for your marriage if you can get used to each other without the entire community there.

In the end, go with whatever. Anything will be appreciated, I promise.

How about going off what @SpatzieLover said and organizing a dinner with family and friends for a few days after he comes home?

With love, space and an understanding heart.

Sexy time!!!!

Don’t overwelm him with things. He will be decompressing.
If it was me, though, I would want Disneyland!

Make his favorite dinner. Maybe pick him up a small meaningful gift (like an engraved money clip, dog tag, or watch that reads something like “always thinking of you even when you’re not here”).

You are so sweet and thoughtful, my love. From my past deployment experience I would say to give me liberal amounts of time with you. I don’t want to make any big decisions or any household drama.

I would like to steal you away to a tropical place. Passports will be required.

I don’t want to be in public places with lots of people, the noise will drive me crazy.

Of course you couldn’t post them here because this site is family friendly, but I have really appreciated some of your other ideas very much. We will have to go out of our way to find a field of wildflowers, and perhaps check out some motorcycles that fit our desired use. <wink>

As far as preparations go my favorite food and drink are easy…YOU. (@madsmom1030)