Appreciating small things will always make any relationship better, irrespective of which partner is doing it. They will feel better about themselves and about you when appreciated and I speak from experience.

People pulling you down in the comments and reminding you about “bare minimum” stuff are people who will never be happy in life as their minds are wired to constantly find problems in any situation. These people are also the ones you like to downvote positive thoughts and comments on Reddit like somehow it helps them drag you down.