{"id":3047,"date":"2020-03-22T22:21:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T02:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/terrygaspard\/?p=3047"},"modified":"2020-03-22T22:21:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T02:21:13","slug":"3-action-steps-to-show-appreciation-to-your-partner-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/terrygaspard\/2020\/03\/3-action-steps-to-show-appreciation-to-your-partner-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Action Steps to Show Appreciation to Your Partner During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Without a doubt, letting your partner know that you understand them and validating their perspective are powerful ways to preserve your marriage during this COVID-19 virus crisis. This includes showing appreciation for one another by offering sincere and positive appreciation. My challenge to you is this: follow the action steps below and be sure to express appreciation to your partner twice a day.<\/p>\n

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In Why Marriages Succeed or Fail,<\/em>\u00a0Dr. John Gottman writes, \u201cWith a little effort and empathy, you can replace thoughtless complaints and criticism with thoughtful remarks.\u201d While negativity is toxic to any relationship, it\u2019s especially damaging to marriage because both partners bring baggage from other relationships.<\/p>\n

However, personal growth and love are possible when you\u2019re nonjudgmental and express tenderness through words, tone of voice, facial expressions, or actions. By focusing on what you think your partner most wants and deserves to hear from you in any given situation, you can offer thanks instead of criticism.<\/p>\n

Appreciation can be defined as telling your partner what you like about him or her. In order to do this, you can simply ask yourself, \u201cWhat do I like about my partner,\u201d or \u201cWhat are their finer qualities.\u201d By focusing on these questions and telling your partner what you like about him or her, you are showing appreciation. In addition, when you go through tough times with your partner you can draw on this reserve of appreciation and it will help you be less defensive and blameful toward them.<\/p>\n

The best way to show appreciation to your partner is to offer it in abundance and in front of others daily. The more you show appreciation, the better you will get at it and the more you\u2019ll be helping your partner feel loved and valued. The following 3 action steps will help you show genuine appreciation to your partner and thus improve your feelings of love and tenderness.<\/p>\n

My Appreciation Challenge is this: follow the three steps below each day for one month and reap the rewards of a more loving relationship.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

3 Action Steps to show appreciation to your partner: <\/strong><\/p>\n