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Counter to that, my partner wants to check out the gaming or toy store. I might be bored stiff but give him the same courtesy of valuing his time and how he wants to spend it. At least, with gaming stores there is a hardware section which keeps me interested and I can talk to a clerk about current developments on that front.

If you successfully signal deep interest, that makes it more likely you'll be dragged along in future…

Almost 20 year husband protip: if you don't signal deep interest, your lack of interest will be used as a weapon against you later in several forms.

Sample size?

Does she really like such hypocrisy?

Giving advice signals he's genuinely engaged. When I take a friend shopping for clothes, you just want someone to give you a second opinion, gender-regardless.

I give her my honest opinion, unless I see on her face that she likes or or dislikes it, then I support her, but the interest in her clothing is a bit faked. Obviously I love her just as much whatever she wears. And yes it works well ;)