"Yes, I know."

creepcookies · 2017-08-26T08:35:47+00:00

"I remember, babe. You also like sweet pickles, right?" ;)

husswife · 2017-08-26T03:42:32+00:00

oh silly, of course I know my man doesn't like onions on his sandwiches he likes them with extra mayo and wheat bread etc

FleetingWish · 2017-08-26T23:36:32+00:00

I like to go with, "Don't worry, I remembered. Here is your sandwich, with no onions, on whole wheat, and mayo on the side :)." I like to add in things I wasn't reminded of as well, it shows I'm paying attention, and am thinking about what he wants.

Either that or I might say "thank you for reminding me". Even though I might remember already, he is trying to tell me something that is important to him, important enough to tell me more than once. By thanking him I am telling him I want to know the things that are important to him. He is not just saying it to hear himself talk, he is telling me how to make him happy. It's valuable information, so I say "thank you" for letting me know.

Or I just nod and repeat "ok, no onions got it!".

hyperfemme · 2017-08-26T07:32:29+00:00

My mom used to get really mad when I said this to her as a teen. She told me to answer with "okay" because if I knew and did something else anyway I was saying I was deliberately defiant rather than ignorant, and if I didn't know, then I was to acknowledge that now I do. Guess who says that to her own teen daughter now? lol!

Foxrhapsody · 2017-09-03T16:26:14+00:00

When my SO begins to tell me something I already know, I usually try not to say "I know" because he feels important when I listen to him and give my full attention. However, it also depends on the situation! If it's something about himself you already know it might be more flattering to say "I remember you telling me that" than "Yes I know."

ghostfoxglove · 2017-08-26T15:45:01+00:00

My man still does this after 10 years if that's any consolation 😄

loneliness-inc · 2017-08-27T12:44:40+00:00

In a LTR, most communication has no purpose other than connection.

This means that when he tells you about XYZ, it's not so much because you really need to know the content of what was said. Rather, he's connecting to you by telling you something. When you say "yes, I know" you're making the conversation strictly about the content he's conveying, thus, you kill the connection.

Perhaps 5% is content and 95% is bonding. When you see it like this, you'll listen even if you heard it already because listening will enhance the connection and bond between the two of you.

fischbrot · 2017-08-26T15:32:29+00:00

got it. sure yepp clear chrystal ok off course got it

just make a little noise like a bear.

hmmm

will do

platewrecked · 2017-08-26T04:09:07+00:00

Just smile at him. He knows he's told you and he knows you're attentive. Just give him a sweet smile. We boys don't always want or need an audible response. We're visual creatures.

michael98118 · 2017-08-26T16:50:08+00:00

You're prioritizing his perception of you "I want him to know that I pay attention"

Unfortunately, you're maintaining his perception of you, but disregarding his experience of you.

Essentially you're ALSO saying: "your statement was unnecessary, again" - you're giving a negative response to his bid for attention.

Every time he says something, you should respond with a "move towards" response to his bid and show genuine appreciation. Every time.

"I don't like onions on my sandwiches" -> "Great, I'll let the waiter know :)"

TLDR: you're calling out his bad memory, and sending negative emotions. With great power (a good memory) comes great responsibility (don't make others feel bad for their bad memory)

Luhardo · 2017-08-26T18:28:21+00:00

I agree with HussWife.

I like it when my girlfriend says things like "Of course baby! I know what my man likes, i always remember!"

Edit, My GF has always had a good understanding of what i like, she knows exactly what to say to me, always.

Luhardo · 2017-08-26T18:39:25+00:00

Just let him know you remember, say it in a cute sweet doting kind of way, he will probably like that.

ThatStepfordGal · 2017-08-27T04:26:13+00:00

"Oh yes you did mention that before, right?"

Liberum_Cursor · 2017-08-27T05:19:07+00:00

"thank you for reminding me"

:)

LaurelWoods93 · 2017-08-29T13:59:04+00:00

i'm like you with how i'm able to remember the stories he tells me and what his preferences are, lol. I usually go with "Sure, babe", "Thanks for reminding me, sweetie", or "Mm-hmm, I gotchu" when we play around, which is pretty much every day.

Rivkariver · 2017-09-04T15:11:56+00:00

Just smile and say you remember.

I'm spacey and forget things I've already told him a lot. It's not personal.

Title	"Yes, I know."
Author	Cardiscappa
Upvotes	21
Comments	24
Date	August 26, 2017 3:32 AM UTC (8 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/RedPillWomen
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