Do you like praise in relationships for example good girl, well done, I'm proud of you?

[Koalamate]

[SenileOldMan]

Most people are ill-qualified to do so in my opinion. They don't know really how good or bad I am as far as how I relate to the best in the world. So I don't like it. I like it if I get it from someone who knows my field, like if I get a compliment from Usain Bolt for my 100m dash speed. I don't want to get one from some average person who can't even complete 100m in under 12 secs.

That said, I can let them slide! I can say "thank you" and things like that. I'm just going raw with this. I never really liked it.

[SenileOldMan]

But the way I see it also is that we can't rely too much on the flattery of our lovers and friends. That's how you end up a big fish in a small pond. You might be the best in your little town or city but not the best in the world if you get too comfortable believing people telling you that you are great in such a setting. You have to broaden your competition to the entire world. Then you might not hear what you want. Suddenly all the, "You're so amazing!" compliments might be exchanged by very harsh criticisms. But now you are dealing with people who know what they're talking about.

[slatyb]

Parents speak to their children that way and even the children don’t like it because it’s about the parent’s feelings. Partners should talk to each other adult to adult, like friends.”Wow, I’m so impressed. Congratulations.” “Thank you for taking care of that.” “Wow, you look great! Love you in that shirt/dress/jacket/...”

Some couples role-play a parent-child relationship and that’s fine. If you are into that, make sure your partner is too. Otherwise, saying “good girl” to an adult women is creepy.

[SecretsofKB]

I praise my partner all the time. Never say "good girl" because she is not a dog...

But yeah, I think it is good to show your support for your partner.

[lrina]

yeah... "good girl" and headpats make me uncomfortable just for the reason that it feels degrading...

[lrina]

... it depends, I feel like it might be awkward but it really depends...

[Anonymous]

Yes when my girl gives a good BJ if pat her head and tell her good girl and her face lights up

[SAMI_DABBAB]

I love praise when it's earned

[WispyThought]

Yeah!

[dreamstar72]

Yea my dog loves it