If your partner asks you to smile for them, do you smile?

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Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

No, because I cannot do forced or fake smiles, regardless of who asks me to. That is also a reason I hate taking pictures: I cannot smile on cue; I have to have a reason to smile.

Meaning if my partner asked me to smile, he would have to make me laugh or say something that causes me to smile: otherwise, it's not happening.
Besides, I rather my smile be sincere than fake. You should not smile just because someone tells you to; that doesn't make you or them feel better.

SomeBlondeChick · Accepted Answer

My partner never has. It's demeaning. Like training a dog to bark on command. That's why photos where everyone is told "smile" are annoying.

But I remember a colleague once telling me I should "smile more" & I almost said fuck you Joe. That's how people with self-respect should respond. A smile is supposed to represent happiness, pleasure, etc. Asking someone to fake an emotion like that is rude, ignorant & incredibly self centered.

Bananaman177 · Accepted Answer

People don't usually HAVE to ask me to smile, but sometimes I get asked to stop. 8^)

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Is she tired of seeing you frown and scowl?

AlienParasite · Answer

Nope. I don't think my boyfriend would ever do that. Neither do I. What's the point of getting a fake smile?

When me or my boyfriend want to see the other smile we try to come with good jokes or share a funny video, meme or so. Because the thing is to get an honest smile.

KingdomForAKiss · Answer

I know it seems like such an easy thing to say yes too... but if I'm not smiling, it's because something is deeply affecting me. I'd hope my partner not insist that I smile when I'm feeling like that.
Personally, I've mostly experienced this in a negative way. A partner has done something that hurt me or I am hurt by and then they apologize and want it done with. "Now won't you smile?" Uggh this gives me negative emotions.

SnowyOwl · Answer

No,
You'd have to be pretty broken inside to accept giving a fake smile. Most people that accept though... They probably don't know they are broken. But maybe deep down they do... Maybe they will have to collapse to realize somethings wrong.

So if you ever witness someone in that situation, be an Angel to them: say something. A simple remark could change a life sometimes. I know that to be true

giasadie · Answer

Hard to answer because I do not have a boyfriend and never have I had a boyfriend before. If my imaginary boyfriend asked me to smile I would not. Just because it shouldn’t be forced. But if it was for a picture yeah I’d be happy to smile not just simply because he asked me out of the blue. I do not like to be told what to do.

vintagegirl90 · Answer

It depends on what we’re talking about, if I’m angry I won’t be smiling anytime soon. It would take a few hours for me to start smiling. He doesn’t have to tell me to smile generally because I usually am smiling most of the time.

Titanic1912 · Answer

It depends on what kind of mood I’m in. My girlfriend hardly ever smiles. Even when we take pictures, someone has to act silly just to make her smile.

PurSeduction · Answer

If my partner who I love, trust, etc.. asked me to smile for her/him...  It would spark & ignite rapidly through my mind, body and soul and create a smile on my face

EclecticEmapath1111 · Answer

No. If he asks for a kiss I will give it, but my smile is for my own pleasure. If I am amused, happy or in a state of bliss, I smile regardless of who is watching or looking the other way.

taterbot6 · Answer

It depends. If nothing is wrong and he or she wants to see ill give them a little one. You can't fake it obviously but sometimes you just wanna see it.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

He doesn't need to ask me to smile. I'm almost always happy and his presence alone already makes me smile.

imthequeen · Answer

ofc i would ! I don't know why many girls here are saying no to it... i mean , is it that hard? your partner is just asking you for a smile , not your kidney.

Lliam · Answer

Off course. Why not? In fact, I would smile automatically from amusement, wondering if they asked because I had a resting bitch face.

Lycirian · Answer

No, because smiling without the feeling being happy isn't a smile. It would be a fake smile, who wants a fake smile from his partner...

1stranger · Answer

Yeah🥰🥰 But for that, I have to have a partner first😄(P. S. And the universe still doesn't hear me about it)

EllieEmma99 · Answer

No, because if he said that I'd be pissed as I have had enough people down the street say that and would usally tell them to do one

Simplegirl55 · Answer

Make me smile if you want to see my smile I don't do fake smiles

KeziL · Answer

Yeah, if I'm not already smiling that's a surprise so I will absolutely smile.

Nicolette777 · Answer

Of course! I don’t understand why everyone seems to be saying ‘no’. It’s so easy to do so why not?

Yads_Is_Back · Answer

Usually doesn’t need to ask. I smile frequently and am usually very happy. :)

DizzyDesii · Answer

Im almost always smiling, so im usually the one asking others to smile

kmala · Answer

Yeh thats so nice just your partner back and give a big hug that would be a nice way of making your partner happy and he or she would feel nice

Niya2006 · Answer

Smile all the time.  If someone needs to ask me to smile I clearly don't enjoy my time with them.

Trooper205 · Answer

I do! It's not just because I want to be obedient, either! When She asks, it's an automatic response. I can't help but smile.

Myk13 · Answer

Of course. I would love to see her smile. So I’ll smile for her.

JosyJosy · Answer

If he needs to ask, something's wrong in the relationship :p

AlexanderAnttila · Answer

Sure. If they say it in a good and not demanding way.

Unit1 · Answer

I can do that but only if I'm not in pain at that time.

jamesgoldman · Answer

I can't just turn that on and off  Make me smile of you want a smile

SavageGirl101 · Answer

I smile all the time but if someone asked me to smile for them I would be smart and frown😽

The_unknown_memer · Answer

I do this

great_lover · Answer

Of course I do My main goal is to make her always happy Bye and how it was a smile Kiss Hug sex short trip party cute Or anything else

Anonymous · Answer

No. If I want my girl to smile, I do something to make her smile. I expect the same in return. I'm not her puppet

cloudsurfer87 · Answer

My teeth r so scummy from injury personal issue i have

weediiii · Answer

I do... I think everybody on earth should smile... Besides smiling is contagious ☺️😊

Lovemoney1 · Answer

Yes I do if I can make her happy by just smiling I would its not a big deal

Anonymous · Answer

No I don’t I just make a face he will laugh at my face expressions as he always do and then I’ll start laughing

Account · Answer

Umm, no.

Keble · Answer

No, because it wouldn't be real.

bigCraneGuy · Answer

Yes. A smile is strong enough to save lives.

Bluemax · Answer

She never had to ask.

nerdybutlazy · Answer

I'd probably ask why first

angeliquedevereux2 · Answer

In a photo yeah if not then no

lanadelrey25 · Answer

Of course.

I_am_a_so_called · Answer

no because it seems forced to me if i would

Don-_-Don · Answer

Yeah, but only because it's them.

LonewolfMeme · Answer

I always end up smiling unless I'm upset

LucasBeastall · Answer

Yep unless we are talking about something serious

camilahenry · Answer

Sometimes yes sometimes no

Snowman666 · Answer

Yes. With a growing anger inside toward them.

jasco · Answer

i jusr smile while looking at her

azbaeu · Answer

it's the least one can do

007kingifrit · Answer

eh do men ever really smile?

dflor4 · Answer

umm yes but my smiles look fake

username1580 · Answer

if i want too , sure. Why not?

Silent_kisser · Answer

If he or she is lovable to me.

Eric027 · Answer

a lot though is actually kinda funny

TheAfrikan · Answer

I would smile for her.

ZELLxoxo · Answer

yeah definitely

brisbanemissile76 · Answer

better make me smile 1st

avery20 · Answer

Yes but itll be awful

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