How to Use Gratitude to Grow Stronger Relationships
We have a lot of love in our hearts for the important people in our lives. We bless them as we see them laugh, and hope that the greatest things become a part of their journey. It’s all wonderful, but most of it is within us. How often do we actively appreciate the people closest to us for all the ways they make our life beautiful?
The other day, I was talking to a Gratitude user and she mentioned that the way she saved her marriage was by focusing on all the ways, big and small, her husband was contributing to their family and appreciating him wholeheartedly.
When someone is new to us, a partner, friend, or family member, it is easy to be excited about all the good things about them. We search for the unique parts of their personality and are keen to know them more. But, as time goes on, and they become a regular part of our lives, we start slacking, reducing the effort, care, and attention we used to give them. To have beautiful, fulfilling, and strong relationships, we must do the best for our loved ones, and what better way than applying the microscopic appreciative process of gratitude!
Here are 5 ways to use gratitude to grow stronger relationships:
- Express gratitude for doing what they’re “supposed to do”
- Appreciate their dreams and idiosyncrasies
- Value their time
- Be grateful for their presence
- Be consistent
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