Does your partner/spouse compliment you on your talents or looks?

United States
November 24, 2012 12:51am CST
Everyone likes to get compliments every now and then. Does your spouse compliment you. I wish my husband would compliment me more. But it has been awhile since he's complimented me. Earlier tonight he kept talking about how pretty this actress is. I agree that she is pretty but it would be nice for him to give me compliments every now and then. He use to compliment me a lot when we were younger and say things like he can't believe I would want to be with him. Now that he's won me though he doesn't say those things.
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@GilMegans (241)
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
When times we received a compliment from our love one's, it is actually the nicest and happiest moments our life has to experienced, unexplained feelings and mixed emotions. in addition, our heart smiles as if we are out of the blue. It is also like a fuel that ignite our hearts and minds to start with a travel going to the point of destination on our total happiness.
• United States
30 Dec 12
I agree with you. Those times are very happy and special. I feel so much better when my husband gives me compliments. I also try to give him complements as well. It is a win win situation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it.
@cgicale (137)
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
Hi friend, Yes I do like to be complimented by my partner too. He does that very often. When I'm with him I feel beautiful. Whenever I dress up for him he notices it and tells me I'm beautiful. Even if I'm on my PJ's and Tshirt and my hair uncombed, sometimes while we're talking he'll just stare at me and say I'm beautiful. I'm loving it so much. he actually compliments me more than I compliment him. I think I'll be more generous. hehehe ;D
• United States
30 Dec 12
I'm glad to hear that your partner compliments you a lot.It is a great feeling to feel attractive. It makes us feel good when we look nice and others compliment us about it. Glad to hear that you will start to compliment him more.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
Sadly, he does not. I never heard him ,in our 22 years of being a couple, say any compliments about how I look or the things that I might excel in. What I would often hear from him are those that he doesn't want. Like when we were in College, he wouldn't allow me to wear my uniform without wearing a half slip under it. Or there should be a pin on my uniform blouse so that my chest would not be showing up. He would place a towel or a shirt over my legs when I am wearing shorts while seated on the front seat of the car.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
It was kinda cute hearing them the first few times, but having to hear it constantly...Oh gosh! Well, he doesn't say those things to me now but insults me if I wear something a bit in fashion. He would say that I look this and that... If I could just pound his head with a hammer to shut up! I mean, if you can't say anything nice, better not say anything at all, right?
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• Australia
24 Nov 12
oh that sweet!!!it means,he does care you a lot.he doesn't want u to be embarrass in the public..yeah,its good to wear a half slip when ur wearing a skirt or dress thats a good protection by seeing someone ur underwear..by wearing a blouse,if the button is not really good try to wear underneath with it like sando..he is very protective thats good..my husband sometimes too if we are out if the strap of my bra is outside of my blouse especially if im wearing sando,he gonna told me,honey please cover ur strap or put it properly,or he will be the one to do it/....
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• Australia
24 Nov 12
hahahah,i know how you feel..too much caring its just turning into insulting too...just give him a words,that make him sence i think!!!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
24 Nov 12
My husband does compliment me sometimes. The best thing is he compliments me the most when I don't try and I think I look horrible! Last night we had a good night of playing cards and talking like we did before we had kids, and he kept telling me how pretty I am and how lucky he is to have me. =) It was nice.
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• United States
26 Dec 12
I'm glad that you and your husband were able to spend that time together and talk. Times like that are fun. It's so nice that he complimented you too. Things like that does take us back to before we had all the added responsibility. How many kids do you have? It is wonderful that you two make time together to do things you enjoy.
@Lovegreen (376)
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
Yes he does when he likes what I wear or how my hair or make up is. He also comments at the same time when he doesn't like what he sees. He's pretty involved in my get-up sometimes it stresses me because he's got things like he doesn't want me to have short hair, doesn't want me to wear big clothes, etc. Lately I've been wearing large shirts because I'm getting fat and all my small shirts don't fit anymore. He doesn't like it and he's been nagging me to start working out before I get too fat. Just recently I had haircut because of falling hair and he doesn't like it. Well, I prefer that than not being noticed at all although sometimes it really annoys me.
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• Philippines
24 Nov 12
Well he loves me for who I really am, he just wants me to be physically fit and presentable. I want that too you know but just a little lazy to start working out. I really have to if I don't want to get fat, it runs in the family because we have slow metabolism.
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• Australia
24 Nov 12
well,gaining weight is makes us worry..what u gonna do,every morning just have a 30 minutes walk and also in the afternoon..eat ur dinner after six,and minimize ur cold drinks and chocolate..
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• Australia
24 Nov 12
some partner did like that,they want there wife do what they want.they want to be always pretty and sexy infront of others especially when ur going to have dinner with some freinds..but for me,i'd just wear the attire that makes me comfortable and simple but makes others eyes beautiful and admire the way im wearing it.compliments is not only the way u are sorting out outside but the most important is inside of ur heart,the way who u really are as a human....:)
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• Australia
24 Nov 12
exciting story.well my husband been together for almost 3 years,and we've chatting sending letters with pictures and changing text messages for about a year..everynow and then she always told me that im sexy,im beautiful in his eyes even though i didn't felt i am:)lol..but i do really appreciate and enjoy what he said..like for example you cooking for meals,he gonna say thank you honey that's was a yummy dinner..what a beautiful feeling if u can hear that simple compliments it make ur day perfect::::)
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• United States
24 Nov 12
I'm glad to hear that he compliments you. That is such a good thing. It really does make a person feel good about themselves and what they are doing when they receive compliments. It is good too that we compliment others as well.
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• Australia
24 Nov 12
thank you so much dominique.compliments feel you better and lighter
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 12
Once in while I do get complimented by my husband of 30 years. Like when we were out eating in a restaurant he would say something like, you cook better than this. Sometimes he would say, if we have a daughter she must be beautiful like you. We only have sons. Little compliments make our hearts happy.
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• United States
30 Dec 12
I'm so glad to hear that your husband compliments you. Those are very sweet compliments. Congratulations on being married 30 years. That is something to be very proud of. Continue to keep your marriage strong and compliment your husband as well.
• United States
24 Nov 12
My boyfriend does give me compliments. Of course, I would not be one to complain if he felt moved to give me more compliments... Actually, I would not be one to complain if he were to bring me more treats or some shiny objects...
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• United States
26 Dec 12
Yeah we could always use more compliments. I don't think we could be complimented too much. It would be nice to receive little gifts as well. I better keep trying to work with the compliments first though. Then I will see about the gifts.
@jugsjugs (12967)
24 Nov 12
I feel the same as you, as I have not had a compliment for years from mine either.I think that in most peoples relationships things that people do or look like and the effort that people put into a relationship in not noticed as it is took for granted, shame really, mainly as they notice the people or the things around them that are less important, or nothing to do with your relationship.You are not a lone.
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• Philippines
24 Nov 12
of course, i really to listen to compliment and sometimes it get so exaggerated that i know he's lying, but still t is like a melody to may ear. on the other hand i only make truthful compliment and i do not like to lie if there something that i need correction such as the way the hair get dishevel and the make up is over done. i tell it to the person i am concern so likely she would avoid being embarrass.
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• United States
30 Dec 12
Yeah I agree with you.We all enjoy compliments. It is nice when others compliment us and it is sincere. It makes us happy to know that they are serious and that whatever it is we are complimented on is good. It is a good thing to let someone know if their hair or something is out of place. It would be embarrassing to go out somewhere like that.
@Arieles (2473)
• United States
24 Nov 12
Unfortunately, I think a lot of relationships are like this. In the beginning when a relationship is just beginning, couples will compliment each other often, almost putting each other up on a pedestal, but as the years go on (especially if you're married) you begin to forget the positive things that brought the two of you together. Yes, you have to be attracted to your mate, but looks are not what keep you in the relationship. It's a "total package" deal. Your personality and character come into play and your spouse/mate will stay with you because of those features above anything else. It's sad though, when men and women start fantasizing about someone not within their reach, forgetting what they have right in front of them. Just remember your own self worth, and how important it is for you to love yourself. No one should have to change (and I'm not talking about habits or bad addictions) to keep the one they've got.
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• United States
30 Dec 12
I agree with you. There are more important things in a relationship than just attraction. That is why even couples who are very good looking even fail in their relationships. It takes work and effort to keep a strong relationship. I agree that it is sad that partners start to forget what is right in front of them.
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
My partner always take notice of how I look, dress or how my make up is. And he always give me compliment. We have been together for 4 years and he's been doing that since day 1 and I am really loving it!
• United States
9 Jan 13
I'm glad to hear that your partner takes notice of you. That is an important thing. It truly does make us feel good about ourselves when we know that they have noticed something about us.Glad that he continues to do that after all this time. He's a keeper!
• India
24 Nov 12
hi in my life,i hav got a wonderful husband ...he never comliants abt my talents or looks...bt sometimes he ll tease me to make compromise...if he tries to compromise me then the love between us would increase day by day...so i never mind wen he tease me....i love him so much..bec he loves me lot n cares me lot n esp he can give his life to me at any time..tats a true love n affection n tat is life between two hearts........
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• United States
26 Dec 12
I'm glad to hear that you have a wonderful husband. It is a great way to keep a marriage strong when both spouses work to compliment one another.It shows how much they love and respect one another. Keep up the great work in your marriage and I hope that you both will always feel this way toward one another.
24 Nov 12
My partner tells me I'm beautiful all time and I really appreciate it. He cooks almost every night! I'm so fortunate and I'll never take him for granted. I'm sorry that your partner doesn't treat you quite as well as maybe you want him to but maybe that will change soon! Have you tried telling him how you feel about it?
• United States
9 Jan 13
I'm glad to hear that your partner compliments you often. That is such a great thing. That's awesome that your husband cooks. There aren't many men who do or who want to. I have talked with him about it. And he's making an effort to work on it. It's been a slow progress but I think things will improve.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
Some spouses are not vocal when it comes to this matter while others are so sweet to appreciate their partner. My partner knows how to appreciate me in many ways and that made me love him more.
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• United States
24 Nov 12
I'm glad to hear that your partner appreciates you. It is such a good thing when we know and can see that our partner appreciates us. I agree a lot of spouses aren't vocal about those types of things. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
My husband also isn't complimenting me in my looks or talents. That's how he is even when we are still sweetheart. But i can see from the look in his eyes when he finds me nice in a dress or i am good at my opinion. But there was a times, when he told me a story that his friend complimented me on my being of good breeding. And i asked him , " but why don't i hear any compliment from you if you are amenable to it too? " He said " that's because i don't like your head to swell." Thus , from then on i know why.
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• Australia
24 Nov 12
hmm.its a bit romantic isn't it?...sometimes even we didn't hear a compliments from there mouth saying that ur pretty ect,but we can feel it the way they act..:)
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@surekharathi (14146)
• India
24 Nov 12
Nice question but my danger and sweet hubby not like to give the compliment even they not like to say three words "I love you" they said not necessary only on talking we feel love understand to each other is to show yes we love to each other. I ask many time when I got a price in chess or I passed with good percentage in MCM how you feel they say hmmmm nice okk..
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• United States
31 Dec 12
I'm sorry to hear that your husband doesn't compliment you. It does make us feel good when we know we are sincerely complimented by those we love. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it. I hope that your weekend went well.
• United States
24 Nov 12
At times I don't understand why people do things like that. To win someone over they say everything to make a person feel good and like the person for the compliments but then after awhile being together things just stop. I don't do that. I compliment my girl friend all of the time. More in one day and I do continue to do so because she is wonderful to me. It would be a different story if she was being a but hole and just doing things to hurt people but that's not the case. I am sure you a being a wonderful woman. He is just in la la land I guess.
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• United States
31 Dec 12
Yeah I agree with you. I don't completely understand why things like this stop. I think though that the everyday activities and stresses of life can cause a person to take for granted what they really have. At least that is how I feel about what is happening with my husband. I'm glad to hear that you compliment your girlfriend. Keep it up. She will appreciate and love you more for it. Yeah he is in la la land. Hopefully he will find his way out of it soon.
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
24 Nov 12
All the time! My husband never fails to tell me that he likes what I'm wearing, that I'm beautiful, that he's lucky and that he even misses my cooking which is a total bull because I know I am not a good cook, haha! I know sometimes he would exaggerate but of course I appreciate it so much and I admit that it makes me feel good and happy to hear those compliments from him.
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• United States
24 Nov 12
I'm glad to hear that your husband compliments you. I'm sure that you appreciate his thoughtfulness and that he expresses it to you. Many men are not expressive about how they feel or think. So it's great when you have a partner that does that.
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• United States
24 Nov 12
I would guess that he is just clueless as to how this has changed. If you find yourself feeling distant or neglected, maybe you can find a way to speak up about it. Not in a demanding way, of course, but playfully or intimately. I've heard it said before that we remember negative messages longer than positive messages, so we need to make sure we flood our relationships with positive messages for our loved ones to hold on to. It's definitely something you can ask for and try to model.
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• United States
31 Dec 12
Thanks for your suggestion. I appreciate it. I agree that speaking up about how we feel is something that we need to do. After all our partner/spouse can not read our minds. So it is a great help for both individuals when they open up to one another.