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Should people be complemented/ praised by their SOs for doing everyday tasks?

i.e. Should someone thank their significant other for pitching in on the tasks necessary to operate a household- contributing financially, taking our the trash, cooking, mowing the lawn, etc.

Posted - December 22, 2016
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  • 2960
    Not every day, but every now and then, it wouldn't hurt. This post was edited by Mr. Bromide at December 22, 2016 9:27 PM MST
      December 22, 2016 1:10 PM MST
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  • 17261
    It's a mutual responsibility. Do they complement/praise you for the same? Guess what I am saying is, it depends on how we live our partnerships. If it's part of our interaction, then yes. If not, then no.
      December 22, 2016 1:24 PM MST
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  • 2052
    Of course, every an S/O does is very appreciated. :  )
      December 22, 2016 1:26 PM MST
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  • No.   We're making America Great Again.   That means coming home and yelling at your wife for not having meatloaf done in time.   Slapping her for making meatloaf again.   Sitting in the recliner and watching football while you get drunk and your wife cries  doing the dishes and you kick the dog when the other team scores despite you screaming DEFENSE at the TV.
    You got her a new Electrolux,   what more does she expect?  


      December 22, 2016 2:16 PM MST
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  • 17261
    #sarcasm
      December 22, 2016 2:21 PM MST
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  • 3934
    While I realize you are kidding, the strongest predictor of being a Trump voter (other than being a Republican) was having strongly sexist views...;-D....

    http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/11/sexism-is-one-of-the-strongest-predictors-of-trump-support.html
      December 22, 2016 2:25 PM MST
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  • God bless Vespucciland. This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at December 22, 2016 3:02 PM MST
      December 22, 2016 3:01 PM MST
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  • 5808
    Love
    Respect
    ...you know, the basic
    stuff... LOL
      December 22, 2016 3:26 PM MST
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  • 10052
    Obviously, I liked this because it's funny, assuming it's meant to be. But kicking the dog? That's nearly pushing it too far!

    *please note that wife-slapping is humorous, dog kicking is unacceptable Hehehe!
      December 22, 2016 11:05 PM MST
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  • 7280
    Sure

    Under operant conditioning, it's best to reward preferred behavior on a random basis---less like to be extinguished that way.  (lol)
      December 22, 2016 2:43 PM MST
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  • 1128
    Hubby and I both contribute towards maintaining our home. We share all the chores and take turns.  If he complimented me all the time He'd get on my nerves ..lol  I did thank him when I was unable to do things because I was in a wheelchair, but it made him uncomfortable, but I still did  ;)

    He not only did all the work, but pushed me in my wheelchair to my doctor's office until I no longer needed physical therapy.
      December 22, 2016 3:03 PM MST
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  • 5808
    Praise better than Blame haha
    where it fits....
    all day every day?...I would run away.  This post was edited by Baba at December 22, 2016 8:17 PM MST
      December 22, 2016 3:23 PM MST
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  • 1128
    LOL
      December 22, 2016 4:01 PM MST
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  • 55
    For a happy household, everyone living within in it should not talk to each other.
      December 22, 2016 4:05 PM MST
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  • Hahahaha!!
      December 26, 2016 9:11 PM MST
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  • 9
    Yes, people who appreciate each other and have no problem showing/saying it, are happier as a couple 
      December 22, 2016 8:28 PM MST
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  • 34261
    Yes thank you are always good.  They should go both ways.
      December 22, 2016 8:51 PM MST
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  • 10052
    I'm a fan of good manners and expressing appreciation. It could get excessive, I guess, but generally speaking, I think it's a good thing to be thankful and to express gratitude.
      December 22, 2016 11:07 PM MST
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  • Appreciation goes a looong way!
      December 26, 2016 9:11 PM MST
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