You’ve heard of weaponized incompetence, or pretending not to be great at something to get out of doing it, but what about someone who wants praise for cleaning and tidying the home? Worst of all, what if you’re married to someone who wants an award for doing basic household chores and expects constant validation? For many women who bear the burden of most labor, both emotional and tangible, in their marriages with men, it’s a reality. They act not as an equal partner at home, but rather as a parent or guardian, dishing out rewards to someone at home doing the dishes, even if every other night of the week they’re doing them plus a thousand other things. There’s a gap in responsibility, but also in expectation. One person is going above and beyond, and one is lingering in immaturity way too late in life. Here are 10 signs you’re married to someone who wants an award for doing basic household chores 1. They wait until you’re watching them to start cleaning Prostock-studio | Shutterstock Women …