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When do you feel most respected by your partner?
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When we both can sit down and talk to each other like adult without the yelling and the fight
When he acknowledges my contributions or gives me credit in front of other people. I just wish it would happen a bit more.
When he tells his friends how awesome I am :)... Nothing could make me feel happier or more appreciated. (except maybe when he tells ME). <3
When she brags about me and when she tells me how hard I am working.
When she comes straight to me for advice or says "I'm so glad I started .... " after I'd been recommending it
Little things. Like letting me listen to broadway when I'm making breakfast even though he hates musicals. We don't have 100% the same interests but he let's me be who I am.
He doesn't touch me in public and respects me and gives me my place
When we truly sit down and take the time to have an adult conversation.
When we share our thoughts and work through challenges together...
Male, >50 years, Married, NC, US | Mar 31, 2012
Male, >50 years, Married, NC, US | Mar 31, 2012
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When he notices the things I do to make our family thrive like being a good parent and trying to provide healthy meals.
When she lets me teach her things without feeling self conscious
I always do, I married a great man who respects me every single day.
All the time. I've never felt like she didn't respect me.
When she tries to have an interest in my truck Ansley's me be who I am even if that's being a 12 year old most of the time.
Most of the time.
When I come over to hang out but bring a textbook and he lets me read it. It tells me that he realizes I take nursing school seriously
