7 Ways to Show Gratitude for Your Partner This Thanksgiving

A little appreciation goes a long way

Kiki Wellington
Sex…With a Side of Quirk

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Although we may get distracted by our yummy dinners, at the end of the day, Thanksgiving is really about gratitude and expressing how much we appreciate the people we love. And showing gratitude for your partner doesn’t have to be a huge production, even during the holidays. The following is some advice I received from relationship experts on how we can show appreciation for our partners on Thanksgiving and beyond.

Socially Conscious Gifting

This way of showing appreciation involves making a monetary donation to a social cause, program, or activist-oriented initiative being made in the partner’s name. The idea behind this kind of gift giving is to make a difference in the world and is beneficial for partners because it recognizes the things that matter to them and is an opportunity for them to give back in a way that’s very meaningful.

“Relationships thrive off of meaningful connections with one another.” — Dr. Jasmine Reed

This way of gifting is good for the relationship because it demonstrates how well the couple knows one another, which is reaffirming. Paying it forward in this way can open the couple…

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