WIshing You A Happy Valentine's Day
There has been research on the relationship between gratitude and successful relationships. Here are a few examples:
- "The role of gratitude in the development of
social support, stress, and depression: Two longitudinal studies"
published in Journal of Research in Personality, found that people who
were more grateful for their social support networks were less likely to
experience depression and stress, and more likely to have stronger and more supportive relationships.
- "The benefits of counting blessings: A field study
of gratitude and subjective well-being" published in Journal of
Personality and Social Psychology, found that people who kept a
gratitude journal, where they wrote down things they were thankful for,
reported higher levels of well-being and satisfaction with their lives
compared to people who did not keep a gratitude journal.
- "Expressing gratitude to a partner leads to more relationship maintenance behavior"
published in Emotion, found that people who regularly expressed
gratitude to their romantic partners were more likely to engage in
positive behaviors that maintained and strengthened the relationship,
such as showing appreciation, being attentive, and being supportive.
- "The power of saying "thank you": The effects of explicit verbal expressions of gratitude on relationship satisfaction" published in Journal of Social Psychology found that people who received explicit verbal expressions of gratitude from their partners had greater relationship satisfaction than those who did not.
In summary, expressing gratitude and saying "thank you" can be beneficial for relationships. It helps to improve the well-being of the individuals in the relationship and strengthens the bond between them.
Warmly,
Lynn