One thing to add to your list of resolutions for this year? Weekly date night.
, Gordon found that gratitude in a relationship creates a positive cycle of generosity — one partner's gratitude for the other prompts both partners to think and act in ways that show gratitude, and promotes a desire to hold on to their relationship. In addition to being more committed, their research found that couples who were more grateful and appreciative of each other also listened to each other more attentively and had more positive body language.
Now decades old, Huston's takeaway can still be applied to any relationship today: Rather than solely focusing on resolving conflict it's just as important to focus on preserving your positive feelings towards each other, too. Since everyone expresses love and affection differently it's important to communicate about your needs — whether it's words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, or physical touch.6. Make a bucket list.
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