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Set aside five minutes daily to share gratitude.
As with any goal or resolution-setting, it’s vital to be realistic. After all, you would likely love to spend an hour in bed each morning, drinking coffee slowly and having deep, meaningful conversations with your partner. But your job, responsibilities, and perhaps, your children, prevent you from this leisurely a.m. However, chances are high you can set aside five minutes a day to share gratitude.
When you are conscious, aware and open about what your partner means to you and why you feel lucky to have them, you’ll approach your relationship more positively, explains psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. “This interaction needs to be genuine and not just done as a duty or obligation,” she continues. “By engaging in this exchange with each other each day, you contribute to the bond between you and the growth of your relationship.”
Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Therapist in Los Angeles gives her professional advice on how to transform your relationship in 12 months. To read the full article “How to Transform Your Relationship in 12 Months” visit edit.sundayriley.com.