What counts as 'impressive' for a girl?

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Re: What counts as ‘impressive’ for a girl?

I’m glad my post has generated a lot of discussion, albeit perhaps for the wrong reasons. Just in case it’s not clear from the quotes below, my point was not that I want praise from the world for my day to day duties as a housewife; ironically I was postulating the EXACT OPPOSITE by implying that I acknowledge day-to-day housewife duties are not applauded, and hence me asking what could I do beyond the scope of these duties which **would **warrant praise from the in-laws. Luckily, I’m not going mad, as the below posters seem to understand what I was asking

@S02

Hey folks, there are a few things people are assuming or forgetting: 1. OP isn’t asking to be worshipped simply because she takes care of the home. She just wants to know what she needs to do to get acknowledged as impressive by her inlaws – how is she as a housewife supposed to go above and beyond.

@bella88

I dont think the OP is demanding a medal for being a SAHM. it’s more about how her inlaws think that shes extremely lucky to have a husband like their son, meanwhile they don’t acknowledge what she contributes to her family.

@sarad

Referring the original post, seems to me Op understands the role of a housewife… she is asking what to do other than her regular duties to get that oh the husband is so lucky.

@sarad

Mz princess turned this into a SAHM vs I dont know what debate. OP did not ask for anyone’s experience with the SAHW around them or how or if these women complain for being recognized for their work.

@mzprincess88

I am not saying there is anything wrong with being a SAHM or even being a housewife- all I have repeatedly stated is that it’s becoming an old story to hear women who do this whinging, complaining and making out like they do SO MUCH when many women manage the house, kids AND work.

mzprincess: I wasn’t complaining. Actually, I think I’ve explained my point rather clearly above, and if you continue to choose to ignore it, then that’s your prerogative. If you want to comment on how housewives and SAHMs should not expect praise, then I suggest you start another thread, because your comments here are a) off-topic, and b) not answering my original question.

As to my original question: as I alluded to in my first post, and as a few people have pointed out already, some in-laws will never appreciate what you do. I have stated that my husband and I appreciate each other for what we do, so I have accepted the situation with in-laws and I am happily getting on with my life.