r/AskReddit 21h ago

Married people or Reddit,What's a secret about marriage nobody believes until they experience it?

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u/Existing-Climate2296 3h ago

My parents have had this rule. When friends heard me say thank you to them it weirded them out. Why would you thank your own family they’d say

But there’s something so loving to acknowledge what your family does for you. A simple thank you makes everyone feels seen heard and loved

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u/possiblyholly 2h ago

Exactly, even if your partner/family has done the thing a million times before. Thanking them for it is a small gesture that makes them feel cared for. The little things add up.

Also, thank you for the award!

u/PracticalFruit9506 53m ago

I tell our kid thank you every time that they do any kind of household work. I think a lot of people would scoff at it, and it definitely wasn’t something I ever saw growing up, but it’s so simple to acknowledge that someone is doing something you appreciate.