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Men Share 'Cheat Codes' About Marriage That Actually Work
However, cheating does sometimes have a way of paying off, at least if you're using a "cheat code".
In the video game world, "cheat codes" are pressing buttons in a sequence, or ordering a sequence of characters, to get you ahead in the game without needing to fulfill the usual obligations.
And while there are no buttons people can push to improve or strengthen their marriage, many husbands have managed to come up with "cheat codes" that can, at the very least, keep their spouses happy.
Redditor Curious-Repair-2606 was eager to hear about these successful "cheat codes" husbands have put to good use, leading them to ask:
"Men: What's a 'cheat code' you discovered in marriage that actually works?"
A Small Compliment Goes A Long Way...
"Verbally acknowledging each other’s contributions to the household."
“'Thanks for cleaning up after dinner, it looks great'.”
“'Thanks for taking the kids to soccer practice'.”
“'Thanks for grabbing groceries, this is my favorite cheese'.”
"So on and so forth."
"By acknowledging each other’s day to day (and sometimes mundane) contributions, it builds appreciation and prevents animosity."
"It also prevents certain tasks from being 'assigned' to a person with the expectation that it’s theirs forever and that’s 'just how it is'.”- Pomegranate_Calm
A Partnership, Not A Competition
"Relationships aren't a zero-sum game, the only way to win is when you win together so approach all disagreements with that approach."- smisakso
When At A Loss, Just Hug It Out...
"My husband and I start every day with a really long hug. It seemed like a big task at first, but honestly, we now go in for those hugs more than once a day, and it helped me through some really rough days."
"My son has watched it numerous times, and he tries to join."- Happyawayfrompeople
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It Pays To Listen
"When I feel like my wife is feeling a little down or when I feel like we’re not connecting emotionally, I will ask her about something she is passionate about and just get her talking."
"And I will ask questions that cannot be answered with a yes or no."
"She will go from sitting back with her arms folded to leaning forward, talking excitedly."
"Often, people feel closer to someone simply by talking to that person and being heard."
"And everyone feels good talking about their favorite things."
"Also, if you have something difficult to talk about, wait until they are in a good mood."- mostlycareful
Some People Truly Can't Take The Hint...
"If your wife asks you if you want ice cream, she wants ice cream."
"Feel free to replace ice cream with anything."- Easywood
Take Note!
"Keep a note on your phone for gift ideas."
"When she points out something she likes or wants to do, write it down in the note or snap a pic and insert it."
"See something you think she’d like?"
"Write it down."
"Also, keep her clothing and shoe sizes in the note as well."
"Also, google 'mental load' and learn about the imbalances that tend to occur."
"Take more of it on."- vfettke
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How Many Ways To Show Appreciation...
"Along with the obvious 'make sure you’re doing your share', of the household duties, communicating your appreciation of what your partner does."
"E.g.- whenever my wife returns from something like getting groceries, I go out to the car to help bring everything in, and make sure I verbally let her know that I appreciate what she just did for our family."- Crohwned
Have Each Other's Back, And Never Talk Behind It!
"Be each other’s biggest fan."
"No sh*t talking about the other to anyone, ever."
"When you are always looking out for and supporting each other, that creates a strong team."- xploringcpl77
Get The Unpleasantness Out Of The Way...
"Pick the right person."
"Be super critical during the courting phase."
"Ask the tough questions and make sure you’re aligned."
"But once you decided to commit, that critical switch needs to flip and you need to be their biggest cheerleader."
"So many couples do it the other way, lovey dovey during the courting phase and then start getting critical after they commit."- rvrndgonzo
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Teamwork Makes A Dreamwork
"You and your partner are a team that is working to solve your issues together."
"It's you two vs the issue and never you vs your partner."
"Hardly a cheat code, but communication is the key."- keggerson
Every Night Is Date Night
"Never stop 'dating' your wife , kiss often."- neighborPromotion82
Volume Control
"You never get yell at while vacuuming."- darkbrokendisj
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Just A Little Peck...
"Never leave the house without giving her a kiss."
"Even if it's just a peck on the cheek."- SinamonChallengerRT
Just For Reference
"Not marriage, but worked in LTR for me."
"I make notes in my girlfriend's contact on my phone."
"What she orders at certain restaurants, things from her past that were important, stuff she's mentioned wanting for Christmas/birthdays."- dantaviusrex
Sharing Is Caring... To A Point...
"Separate blankets."
"Been married for 13 years, together for 17."
"Sharing a blanket is an exercise in futility."- Robz_princess
It's not usually an encouraging sign to learn your spouse has resorted to cheating.
Until you realize their "cheating" is only making your marital bond even stronger.
Trump Blasted After Claiming He Would've Won Two Of The Bluest States If The Election Had Been 'Honest'
After coming to an agreement to increase the SALT federal itemized tax deduction cap to $40,000, the bill finally passed and now heads to the Senate.
To celebrate, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and MAGA Republican President Donald Trump spoke in the hall of the Capitol Building in an off-the-cuff press gaggle.
When asked what his message was to his fellow "New Yorker" Republicans who oppose the SALT cap portion of the bill, Trump launched into a rambling absurd tangent which meandered its way to The Big Lie about his popular and electoral vote losses in California, New York and Illinois.
The MAGA POTUS told the press:
"These are all very blue states that I don’t really believe we had honest elections. I think I would’ve won California, I would’ve won New York. I even think I would’ve won Illinois."
Trump then launched into another tangent as Johnson continuously smiled and bobbed his head up and down.
You can see the moment here:
Trump failed to specify which years he was referencing.
But he lost by no small margin in all three states in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
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People were unsurprised that Trump is still using every opportunity to whine and lie about his election losses.
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While some pointed out how unhinged Trump sounds.
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According to IRS data compiled by the Bipartisan Policy Center and Don't Mess With Taxes, residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and California as well as the cities of Salt Lake City, Utah; Miami, Florida; and Austin and Houston, Texas benefited greatly from SALT deductions.
These states and municipalities have more wealthy taxpayers and luxury homeowners—and more than a few Republicans representing them in Congress, even in the so-called blue states.
According to the Tax Foundation, Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill also introduces other supposed pro-growth initiatives "resulting in a package that provides a modest boost to the economy but at a huge fiscal cost...all of which violate basic tax principles of treating taxpayers equally."
Senate Republicans have already made clear their intention to rewrite and eliminate multiple portions of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill now that it's in their hands.
Viral Doja Cat doll on TikTok!
In the video game, these characters rave and scream in gibberish. This inspiration led Minor to create unique and quirky plushies of Disney Princesses, including Ranzel (Princess Rapunzel), Tia (Princess Tiana), Arie (Princess Ariel), and Moa (Princess Moana).
Minor recently created a plushie fit for the controversial beauty of Doja Cat, who has been known for shaving off her hair and eyebrows on Instagram Live, donning feline-inspired runway looks, and posting monstrous tattoos on her body.
The artist has also made headlines for her treatment of her fan base, known as the Kittenz, downplaying COVID-19 as the flu, and using racist and homophobic slurs. Her viral songs include "Say So," "Paint The Town Red", and "Boss Bitch" from the Harley Quinn featured movie Birds of Prey.
Sure to raise eyebrows, Minor wrote in the caption about her latest creation:
“This has to be one of my favorite plushies so far! What celebrity should I crochet next?”
In the viral TikTok video, Minor uses the “I’m Amanda, I’m six” audio from the "Playdate with a Predator" PSA to debut her Doja Cat plushie. The doll is dressed in red lingerie, covered in a white t-shirt and chains, with a removable black skirt that Minor pulls off.
You can watch the video below:
Minor also posted the making of the adorable plushie with the singer’s tattoos crocheted into the doll’s back and arms. Messing up only once, it took the crocheter about ten and a half hours to create.
The “Making of Doja Plushie” video can be seen below:
With 4.8 million likes, Minor’s Plushie of Doja Cat caught the attention of not only the Kittenz, but the inspiration herself. Doja Cat reposted the video and commented:
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Minor replied that the doll is a custom order and offered to remake it:
“Omg!!! It was a custom order that someone had requested but I would LOVE to remake it for you!!!❤️”
According to Minor’s website, it takes a custom order up to 4-5 weeks, while pre-made plushies ship within a week. The pre-made plushies can cost $200 to $400. So, fans might have to wait a few weeks for the custom-made Doja Plushie to be united with the singer.
In the meantime, Minor received praise for her deranged depiction of the singer:
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And others commented on what she should make next:
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With most of her pre-made designs sold out, Naomi Minor is sure to gain more business with the demented yet adorable plushie dolls. You can catch more of Naomi’s work on her TikTok channel @naomicartoons.