Does your significant other compliment you often?

[SC Minnie]

Rarely, so rare that I can't remember a time when there was a compliment that I didn't ask for. It's just not in his nature and that's fine with me.

 

[wdwiala]

When he thinks about it. We don't just have different love languages, we're on different love planets.

Same with us. I used to think that I did not have a words of affirmation love language. Unfortunately, now I think I do.

 

[dislal]

No DH never compliments me! I grew up in a house where my dad complimented me and my mom everyday! This thread kind of makes me sad! DH is a good DH in his own way just a very grumpy man so I guess I will keep him

 

[Minnesota!]

He does and me too. I'm big on compliments, if something nice crosses my mind I say it out loud and not just for DH and the kids but everyone. Today I told the cashier at the store her lipstick was a nice shade for her. Compliments don't cost a thing so why not make someone else's day better... spread the good vibes

I love giving random compliments to people - I love to see the little ego boost they get

Dh is a very sweet man, and compliments me quite a bit. Like a pp...a lot of T&A compliments, though, too.

 

[rabyoga]

My hubby compliments me often... He likes the way I look. He also likes my quirky sense of humor...

I compliment him as well... I think he's mega HOT!!!! I'm more attracted to him now (after 23 yrs of marriage) then when we first were married.

 

[luvsJack]

Nope. The best I used to get was a compliment on the meals I cooked but I don't get those anymore either.

And when I do say "do I look ok?" I don't believe what he says because 9 out of 10 times he is just trying to get me to hurry out the door. So I don't ask anymore.

I get compliments from people at work, old friends on facebook and family so its not like I never hear them; but it would be nice sometimes.

 

[Rora]

DH compliments me every day and I do the same for him.

 

[DisneyScraps]

Occasionally and I have learned to pay attention when he says something nice because it matters.

 

[NYEmomma]

I love giving random compliments to people - I love to see the little ego boost they get

This doesn't happen very often to me, but I'm so used to tuning strangers out (I'm a fairly anti-social person) that the few times that it has happened, it's 5 minutes later and I'm 5 blocks away before what they've said actually clicks in my head. Then I feel all crappy because it really HAS made me feel better about myself & I was a total tool for not saying "thank you".

For example, DH & I went out for my 30th birthday a few months ago. I was feeling pretty crappy about turning 30 and thus went out of my way to attempt to look GOOD, lol. We were walking back to our car from the restaurant and passed a gay club where there were a couple of men hanging outside. One of them said, "oh, nice boots honey!" and it never even clicked until we got into the car and DH was like, "did you hear him complimenting your boots?" It put a huge smile on my face but then I felt crappy because I'd completely ignored the guy when I should have been thanking him.

 

[njmom47]

No, he doesn't.
He used to.
I get compliments from others (including my kids and their friends) so I can't be ALL that bad!
However, I feel like I am his #1 cheerleader (he mostly has self-confidence issues at work and I try to remind him how great a job he's doing...after all, he's been at this job for 1 yr and is 3rd shift supervisor!) so it really is one-sided.

 

[Mom of 3 Princesses]

I am spoiled.
He calls me Goddess when he talks to me and when he sends me emails.
HE tells me I am beautiful everyday and he even stops to admire, even when I look horrible.
He calls me a Sporty Hottie everytime I return from a run and reminds me that I have the kind of soft skin he dreamt about as a teen.

He is awesome...

 

[snapppyd]

Yes he does, all the time. We've been married 30 years and he still writes me little notes almost every day. He leaves early, before I wake up and I find notes on my desk, in my coffee cup, etc.

 

[Jennasis]

DH compliments me daily (as i do for him).

 

[Arielle22]

He and I complement each other daily. Usually he notices how I am dressed or what I cooked for him. I notice what he does around the house and how cute he is when he smiles.

When I try to compliment our almost 18 year old DD, she does not believe me. She tells me I have to think she is attractive and smart since I am her mom! I am a very blunt person and she knows that so I don't know why she thinks I would not tell her the truth.

 

[mickeyboat]

Sometimes. Usually when he wants something. But I'll take whatever I can get.

 

[Big Cuddly Bear]

My wife NEVER compliments me directly .... but I have heard her compliment me to others.

I complement her both ways, but probably not as much as I should.....

So, my wife is loyal, a great mom, and can cook well....

 

[BCV513]

My honey compliments me constantly. I have a hard time accepting compliments, so I usually brush them off. He's very honest though, so I know he means them. My self-esteem has gone way up since we met.

 

[frijolefrito]

My DH compliments me every day. He'll often tell me the house looks nice and thanks me for keeping it nice. Then he always comments on how great I look, pretty etc. I am NOT pretty and I am at least 40 lbs overweight, but I guess he sees me through rose colored glasses. He also calls me from work every day just to tell me he loves me. He's sweet. Celebrated our 25th anniversary last year.

It's not rose colored glasses your husband loves you for you. My wife went from 220 to 160 and I've loved her the same the whole time. Only thing is keep yourself healthy!

Here's a funny though. One day after some major, major surgery I had wet hair, no makeup and had put on a tshirt and yoga pants. He looked at me and said his usually "You look really......" Then he stumbled (he doesn't lie) and finally got out "comfortable". I still had abdominal drains and was in pain so there was nothing "beautiful" about me that day.

I make sure to compliment honestly too. I think it means more that way.

Someone else said it but my wife is my #1 Cheerleader too! It's awesome as a matter of fact she is so excited to compliment me I often worry about disappointing her! The face she gets when she's unhappy or worries really kills me.

 

[krcit]

My DH doesn't compliment me too often but that's ok because my boyfriend copliments me all the time.



Just kidding!

 

[focusondisney]

My DH doesn't compliment me too often but that's ok because my boyfriend copliments me all the time.



Just kidding!

My DH compliments me frequently. Not daily, but I wouldn't expect it or appreciate it if it was every day. He does tell me how much he loves me several times a day. I think that's more important!

And I tell him those things, too! We are going on 33 years of marriage.