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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When he actually DOES follow through with something, make sure to commend him so he does know that you do, on occasion appreciate his efforts.[/quote]

I hate this mindset so much.

When two people form a household, they are both responsible for keeping it up. Why should her DH get a cookie everytime he picks up after himself? Men aren't children - they don't need an m&m everytime they pee in the potty. Surely OP isn't getting a parade everytime she cleans up the kitchen. [/quote]

I LOVE this mindset. But it has to go both ways.

They both should be complimenting each other for the around the house shit they do. Seriously. YES. She should thank him for taking out the trash. And YES he should be thanking her for putting the dishes away.

My DH is of your mindset. He thinks "shit needs to get done, so I'll do it or you'll do it, but it'll get done." Period. And, yes, he's right. But, you know what? I like it when he says thank you. I don't like doing and doing and doing and not being recognized for the little things. And I think it is important to recognize the little efforts that he does, like putting the new roll of toilet paper on and bringing more into the bathroom. You might think it is stupid, but I think it is respect.

But, both parties should be paying attention and noticing and thanking/complimenting.[/quote]

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