The Gift of Appreciation

One of the leading causes of divorce is one of the partners not feeling appreciated. Imagine, we spend so much time with the one we love, they are the one we are supposed to be happy with, yet how often do you take your partner for granted? Simply sharing words of appriciation can lift the spirits of your love and make them want to be with you more. Who wants to be around someone who isn't appreciating them? And just because you may believe that it is their duty to be in the relationship, or that they should 'know' that the are appreciated, them actually hearing your words make a huge differece in how they will feel towards you. When you show appreciation, watch what happens! They will want to be with you more. They will be more eager to make you happy. And they will be happier themselves. 

Give the gift of appreciation. Some simple suggestions:

- Thank you for ... (making taking me out to dinner, taking the kids to school, going to the store, helping me with___)

- I appreciate it when you ___

- The fact that you are (a good father, have values that match with mine, in my life) is important to me. Thank you. 

Give the gift of appreciation freely. Watch how th egift comes back to you.