The "yes dear" syndrome!!

I've heard my dad say "Yes, dear" to my mom many times so that he doesn't get into an argument with her. He definitely has case of the "Yes, dear" syndrome. I think that my dad just uses it so that he doesn't have to get into a big argument, and he can move on to other things that they have planned. It really can be a smart solution when you just want things to move on. I remember this one time specifically my dad used it. We were going to a party of my mom's friend, and my mom really wanted to look good to go the party. She kept changing many many times, and before we knew it, we were already 30 minutes late. My dad became peeved and just wanted to go, but my mom kept asking him if she looked good in her dress. My dad said "Yes, dear" the whole time just so we could keep going, but it really didn't change her viewpoint. The thing is that a simple "Yes, dear" would keep the flow going, but a "No, you don't" would just create a big argument or a change. My mom would probably become insecure about her outfit and take more time to choose a different outfit to wear. Sometimes, it really is your only way out of a bad situation.

hi. guess it's not fair to call it a syndrome. anyway, i guess 'pampered' wives and partners receive a lot of these 'yes dear' treatment. and for many reasons. it would be sweet to say your man just gives you what you want to hear, or that he cares for you that you should not be receiving a 'no dear' instead. but most of the time they do it to stop the bickering, or to put a stop to the 'noise'. i would always love to listen to my partner telling me honestly what he feels. but there are always exemptions. at times, the truth can cut like a knife.

i guess i'm infected with it, lol! but seriously, the intent of being on the "affirmative" side is to compliment, to flatter and to show loyalty, lol! and the probability of an argument is at a low side. I guess it is my way of showing "unconditional" love; i hope so.

I hear a lot of "yes dear" from my parents. My dad would be the nagging one and my mom, no matter how annoyed, would just say those two simple words to avoid a fight. I pity my mom sometimes but what else can she do? Anyway,I think it would be better to just be honest and start saying what they think instead of always saying "yes dear" all the time. Things like that could lead to divorce if you can't talk things out and just be honest with each other.

"Yes dear "syndrome,I have never heard of that,but It sounds interesting.It seems to me that you are virtuous .Some women keep the initiative in their own hands at home and take pride in what their hubby are henpecked.I am neither a yes-man nor male chauvinism.My wife runs the house ,but she confers with me on major things.