Is it odd to want a thank-you for everyday chores?
Relationships"It's my kitchen too," my partner said when I thanked him for cleaning it. "You don't need to congratulate me." Later, after I'd made dinner, I realised I was still hoping he'd say thank you.
We both cook, clean and put things away. This isn't a disagreement about one person doing everything. I like acknowledging the ordinary things that make our home pleasant. He thinks thanking each other for routine chores makes them sound optional, or as if one of us is helping the other run the household.
I don't want applause for every plate. A passing "that was nice" or "thanks for sorting that" makes me feel noticed. Can I ask for that without suggesting he owes me praise for doing my share? And should I stop thanking him if the words don't mean the same thing to him?
