My fiance, who I live with, does nearly all the cooking since we moved in together, nearly 3 years, every meal I make sure to thank him for cooking and when he shops I thank him for shopping. In fact, everything he does around here I say, thank you. I've been thanking him almost everyday for 3 years and will continue to do such things after our wedding. When I do something, he thanks me.
On here mostly, I've read spouses take eachother for granted etc. but I couldn't imagine not thanking him for making me a delicious meal or doing some chore I hate. So do you say to your spouse a simple thank you or not? If not, why not? Doesn't he or she deserve it?
2007-08-22 03:39:24 · 15 answers · asked by skunk pie 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Skunkie Pie - you have said it all! Yes, we both thank each other every day and appreciate what we do for each other.
Think your love will live forever.
2007-08-22 03:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by pussycat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that's great.
I remember how hurt I used to feel when trying my best to prepare a nice meal for my husband when we were married and he wouldn't say anything to show any appreciation of my effort; I felt like screaming; crying and was very upset.
Yeah; you are right. They are tiny words, but so powerful which can make you or break you.
I make sure that my children understand how it is to appreciate the effort I do when I cook. What I mean by that is, I used to be a horrible cook, despite my best effort and remained so for a while after I separated and divorced my husband. But I used to tell my children not to just say mum I don't like this or bla... But, mum, I appreciate your effort, but could you maybe ....
Now, it's fab because not only I have become a much better cook and we all enjoy my new skills in the kitchen, but when they don't like a dish I have prepared, they would really say it with sensitivity and although I was the one to teach them, it does make me feel proud of them and not too bad about myself!
Good for you and long live your happy marriage!
2007-08-22 10:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, when I ask for something to be done and he does do it yes I thank him.. I also will thank him for going places with me and tell him how nice of a time we had and, I enjoyed being together. But, yes you are right we do take things for granted I also leave notes around the house and get him cards just to say I love you but, I don't smother him either....
2007-08-22 10:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I thank my husband for all he does including going to work for our family. He would have a job he liked better if he wasn't so worried about the pay.
I thank him for being kind to me when I'm moody, and for all of the things he helps me out with whether it's car issues, house issues or even just listening to me. He absolutely deserves the respect of being thanked for all he does
2007-08-22 10:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's not my spouse yet, and he doesn't cook for me, but I do thank him everyday for picking me up from therapy, taking me shopping, taking me to the movies (even if we split costs), and above all, I thank him everyday for being so sweet and caring, and I thank God every day for putting this wonderful man in my path.
2007-08-22 10:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every chance I get.
My husband has done so much for the two of us. So that we could have the lifestyle we want. I thank him for big things, little things, and every thing in between. He thanks me too, theres not a breakfast that he doesnt thank even if he just wanted cold cereal, of course thats not the only thing he thanks me for, because big small or in between i think we are grateful for what each other does.
2007-08-22 10:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Cebsme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have been married for 37 years and every single day we thank each other and will continue to til death do us part...
2007-08-22 11:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by kitkat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
instead of saying thank you as I consider what we do for each other we choose to do...I would rather compliment them on the meal....boy that was a great chicken dinner, etc...and always remind them that I love them...everyday
2007-08-22 10:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by sunbun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tell my husband that I love him everyday and thank him for things. But I dont' thank him for everything that he does.
2007-08-22 11:01:57 · answer #9 · answered by sarah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sure do.
Mostly I thank him for being the great man that he is to me and to the kids.
He is everything thing I want and more!
THANKS JOE!
2007-08-22 11:14:52 · answer #10 · answered by Valentina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋