Yesterday morning as we were having coffee, my wife said to me, "You're a great wife." At that moment, I was in male mode, clothing-wise, which actually made her statement more powerful to me. There wasn't a hint of joking or playfulness in her voice; she was making a statement. Wow, I almost melted on the couch! I thanked her very sincerely for telling me this.
I've mentioned to her in the past that I'll gladly be the partner in the household who has primary responsibility for cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping. I do have quite a submissive nature and it makes me very happy to think of domestic chores as "my job." My wife is the most giving person I've ever known, and we usually end up trying to beat the other to the task at hand, so she doesn't abuse my submissive side.
At least to me, her comment was like a declaration of, "Yes, you are the wife and I like it that way." Obviously, I love my role and couldn't be happier to be married to my Best Friend and Lover. She's the most important thing in the world to me. Tomorrow is our 3rd anniversary.