Why did your spouse praise you lately?

Hi Youless, I've wondered where you've been. I'm glad you got back into what you like to do, it's hard with a little one so, so happy you found the time for yourself. Complements can come few and far between, but cherish the ones you get. Some men just don't know how to express their feelings. I don't think they know that praise can do for us.

I don't remember the last time my husband praised me for anything... it was always criticism... and i actually felt relieved when he left to work abroad... i guess this is one reason why our marriage is not working out... and i don't know what will happen when he comes back... well, i just have to wait for that to happen...

If his tone was just normal you take it that he didnot want to hurt your feelings. That would help you be in greater peace. On the other hand if his voice was sarcastic then you can give the explanatiion who have just given.
Though he is not the person to lavish praise if he is not the person who would just not criticise too much then may be he was just in the mood for some encouraging words.
You ask him straight if what he said was really honest or was he just pulling your leg?[teasing you in good spirit]?

My husband always praises my cooking but sometimes it is the opposite. I have become lazy to cook more elaborate meals cos i wanted to surf the net. I cook as long as it can be eaten. Giving me praises is telling me to cook good food next time! This kind of praise is unwelcome.

I know the feeling my hubby never praises me. Whenever I do something I always have to ask him how it looks and he always says it looks good or tastes good.LOL Men!LOL

LOL, You are funny youless! For sure that is real and sincere appreciation from your hubby..I myself appreciate anyone's output about painting since I have no skills for that!
In my case, when I made more that what I expect here, my hubby praised me since he has no patience for this type of job! LOL!

I have been missing you too, youless. My husband praises me occasionally...usually its for my cooking but sometimes its for my painting too. I have started acrylic painting. Its not very good but I enjoy it so much. I usually show him and ask him how it looks and then he'll say "its good", so I probably put him on the spot, lol.
I would love to see some of your paintings if you ever decide to post them on here. I have not tried oil and I've just started acrylic.

My husband is always giving me compliments about something, and i appreciate ever one of them! Don't write off your husband's opinion, sometimes we can't see the reality of something that we create like someone else can.

My husband usually compliments my cooking, and the fact that I try to deal with the kids 24/7, he knows that I make a lot of sacrifices for the kids and to be a stay at home mom and he often lets me know that he does appreciate it.

And you know sometimes husbands doe lie, like in the Shania Twain song, any man of mine, saying a dress looks just right even though its a little to tight...

I thought that was sensitive of him ot be afraid to put your painting down but I truly hope that he meant that you could be a great painter someday

Mooch

Last time he praised me is because of cooking greatly the misu soup. He is very sensistive in terms of taste of food and Its my first time to cook it and he's glad that i did it right.