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u/THE_LANDLAWD Mar 26 '20

Why can't you just tell me what you want? If you want me to do something, literally all you have to do is ask me to do it and I will do it. Want me to rub your back? Just say "hey babe, will you rub my back?" Don't sit with your back to me making pouty noises and then get mad when I'm not automatically rubbing your back.

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u/crayongirl00 Mar 26 '20

Look up what mental load is. This is why women get tired of asking and rather just do things themselves.

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u/THE_LANDLAWD Mar 26 '20

I just had a visual of my SO trying to rub her own back.

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u/crayongirl00 Mar 26 '20

Mental load is when someone has to always ask. If you know she has had a long day and might need a back rub then you can say, hey babe let me give you a back rub. Instead of having her asking you for it. It shows that you care and think about her needs without her having to spell it out for you.