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Pretty much everyone I ever knew thanked their spouse and their family. But maybe he's just nervous or doesn't want to get too personal. I wouldn't take it personally if he normally shows you how much he appreciates everything you've done.
Did you do all that you listed just for the attention and to boast "Look what I did"?
Not at all. I do it for our family. But my husband is off doing for our family and also making a name for himself. So what, I want to feel part of that.
Just because one is comfortable with public speaking, doesn't mean that they are comfortable with every situation where a speech is involved. Being thankful to you in private is all that should matter, IMHO. I'm much the same as your husband. My job is mainly getting up and speaking in front of large groups of people. However, I am not the topic of conversation. I really don't like the focus being on me as an individual. If it happens I get it over with as soon as possible, with as few words as possible. In reality, married couples both sacrifice to support the other. If you need an award or recognition for it, I think something is wrong.
You sound a little resentful. Did you give up a high played career when you got married?
I would feel hurt too if my husband didn't acknowledge me. But I can't imagine him not doing so. Hmmm.. though spot to be in, I think. In a perfect world you wouldn't want recognition, but you do. It is what it is.
No one can tell you that it is wrong to feel the way that you do.
I've always heard people thank their wives and families, it's almost to the point that I expect it. I tell him you want him to thank you because it's bothering you.
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Our spouses are apart of our personal support system and they (hopefully) make the difficulties we face in life much easy to work through in many direct and indirect ways.
Anyone who gives of themselves for another benefit deserves praise.
...that all said, not everyone views these things from the same perspective and may not see the need to thank family for a professional situation.
I don't feel acknowledgement in public lends any determination to how your spouse feels about you. I personally would care less in such a situation, but that's just me (and I know my wife feels the same). We didn't get married to acknowledge each other publicly. It goes without saying your spouse is there to support you. I would only give thanks if my spouse actually had a hand in the work I was doing.
And in truth, I think people thank God first more than their spouses or friends.
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