We all have different expectations in life. Some people are happy with the basics. Others believe you should be treated like absolute royalty – and honestly, neither is wrong. But when it comes to relationships, things get especially blurry. What one person calls “the bare minimum,” someone else might see as full-on princess treatment.
So where do you draw the line? In this poll, you’ll see 26 everyday relationship acts that people love to debate. Your job is simple: decide what counts as real effort and what shouldn’t be getting a medal.
And if you’re in the mood to judge even more dating moments, you can check out Part 2 here – because apparently, we all have very strong opinions about romance. 💬💖
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#1 Letting Her Control The Music In The Car Every Time
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#2 Opening Bottles/Jars For Her
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#3 Remembering Her Friends’ Names And Drama
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#4 Letting Her Vent Without Trying To “Fix” It
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#5 Letting Her Steal Your Fries Without Complaining
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#6 Putting Her Picture As Your Phone Wallpaper
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#7 Planning Surprise Date Nights
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#8 Bringing Her Soup When She’s Sick
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#9 Complimenting Her Regularly
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#10 Holding Hands In Public
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#11 Carrying Her Over Puddles/Mud
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#12 Walking Slower To Match Her Pace
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#13 Ordering Two Drinks So She Can Taste Both And Choose Her Favorite
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#14 Letting Her Win Arguments In Public
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#15 Waiting With Her While She Shops
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#16 Driving Her Instead Of Letting Her Take Public Transport
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#17 Telling Her She’s Pretty When She Says She Isn’t
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#18 Remembering Small Details From Months Ago
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#19 Paying For Her Uber
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#20 Apologizing First To Keep The Peace
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#21 Giving Her Your Seat When There Aren’t Enough
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#22 Checking If She’s Cold Or Hungry
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#23 Refilling Her Water
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#24 Letting Her Go Through Doors First
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#25 Sharing Your Location With Her
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#26 Making Tea When She’s Tired
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