I think the survey question is getting the study wrong. It doesn't say you shouldn't make sacrifices for your partner when he or she has had a bad day, but rather that you shouldn't make sacrifices when *you* have had a bad day. Very different interpretation...more like, if you've had a stressful day, you should realize that it's ok to ask for help and get support from your partner. But if your partner is the one with the stressful day, don't press them to make sacrifices for you. (Of course, if you've both had shitty days, I guess you are SOL and the dishes can get done the next day!)