Gratitude makes relationships develop into lasting companionship, improves your relationship with other people, leads to a happier life, and opens the doors to greater success and opportunities.
So, what does gratitude mean?
Gratitude defines the art of showing appreciation to others for their kindness and presence in your life. In love, gratitude describes the aspect of two souls expressing thankfulness to one another and in the process, the relationship gets more interesting.
For instance, Cate, my fiancée invites me for dinner at her place on a Saturday evening. I had a meeting with a client at 7 AM on Sunday and so, I had to leave after dinner to prepare for the meeting. After having a wonderful evening with the love of my life, I find it necessary to leave and meet another time.
Here is my thankful note,
“Hey Cate, I’m grateful for the evening meal with you, and particularly I appreciate your cooking skills which surpass mine. I appreciate your hospitality and by the way, I brought you a gift. However, I have a meeting with a client early in the morning and I would like to leave to prepare for it. Thanks again and have a good night.”
As I said the last words, I stepped forward and offered her a passionate hug, whispering sweet dreams to her ears.
How do you think Cate reacted during the incident?
As Cate watched me leave, I could tell all was well and would always be, from her smile.
Here are the benefits of gratitude in love;
- Expression of gratitude leads to an understanding of your partner better, what they love and you can understand why they do, what they do.
- Gratitude strengthens a relationship and keeps it firm during challenging times. You can trust your partner without needing proof.
- Gratitude adds enthusiasm to your relationship. When you appreciate your partner even for bringing you coffee, you build confidence in them which sparks the relationship. You feel a need to be around all the time and growth occurs as you appreciate each other.
What are the tips for expressing gratitude?
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Gratitude can be expressed in many ways like saying a simple ‘thank you’ when your partner acts with kindness. You can offer a smile for a response to nice comments and, any creative expression you can think of to play the trick.
There exists no particular way of expressing gratitude other than the common ways you would apply. An act of buying gifts for your partner shows that you care and appreciate them for being in your life.
Taking the example as a starter, here are tips for expressing gratitude to the people you care about,
Send a handwritten letter.
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Although written letters are not a common feature of communication in our era, it’s a sign of commitment and appreciation to the person you care about.
Taking the time to craft some nice words on a paper goes a long way to strengthen trust in your respondent as they understand how grateful you are for their existence in your life.
Create time to have fun.
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Apart from the occasional few minutes spent with your partner as light moments, schedule time to go out and experience the fantasy of life. Go wild and do some white water rafting, ride bikes and fly kites together.
While chasing each other down a grassy area, you will experience the zest of life and be grateful for your partner. Fun moments are a great expression of gratitude and it goes without much effort.
Buy your partner a gift. Nothing makes the heart frow fonder like receiving a nice covered box without any knowledge of what is wrapped inside. Create the surprise and melt the hearts of those you love with kindness and in return, they will be more grateful.
Make a habit of checking in. Take a minute or two and make a call to know how your partner is doing. Sending quick texts also serves the purpose and helps your partner realize that they matter in your life. For family setups, send a text and let them know you are doing well while wishing them a wonderful time.
Celebrate special days.
Photo by I heard a lady say that her fiancé was inconsiderate because he didn’t send her a happy birthday wish on her big day. Judging from her voice, anger was apparent and the thought of the future of the relationship left me wondering.
Send some texts, make a call or send a gift to show you are concerned to avoid hurting your partner’s feelings.
Help out with home chores. In society today, men rarely help out with chores at home. And I wonder, is it wrong? Ideally, not all chores you can perform but spend an hour in the kitchen while she cooks.
Offering to help your partner to do a task results in a wonderful moment. for instance, you may rinse the dishes as your partner washes them, fold clothes during ironing, and sometimes, try out your cooking skills. You will be amazed by how you get to enjoy your partner’s company.
What to keep in mind,
There are no better ways you can express your love except through gratitude either to your family or to other people. The tips described here are to help you understand the value of gratitude and to get creative on how to live better through expressing it daily.
The value of gratitude can never be assumed as it makes everything beautiful. You will have a chance to know your partner better, live happier and avoid the constant issues people in relationships struggle to solve.
Finally, the value of gratitude to your love relationship cannot be depreciated. For, in association with other people, in general, is incomparable because of its great benefits.
Express gratitude every day and in turn, you will always feel creative, loved, and grateful for life at every stage and in any situation.
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