My DH expects praise or acknowledgement for just about every household item he does on his own. I thank him if he does something I ask, but if it’s something like putting the laundry away I don’t feel like I should have to praise him. I mean he never acknowledges that I’m the one that washed, dried, and folded the same batch of laundry?

I am definitely guilty of appreciating praise when it comes to things I do around the house and for the kids. In general, I’ve noticed that praise and acknowledgement is more important to me than it is to Mrs. Bee. Why is that? I have no idea. When I took the Love Languages quiz, “Words of Affirmation” wasn’t even at the top of my list. But I’ve learned that I love to have my contributions acknowledged, especially when it comes to household chores and childcare.

I’ve noticed, though, that a lot of people are resistant to overusing praise with their partners (usually men). The reasons I’ve seen cited most are

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