Gratitude Can Make Your Relationship Flourish

Love And Romance

oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Monday, May 24, 2010, 15:58

With relationships getting brittle, taking corrective measures seem to be unavoidable. According to a study, showing gratitude can enhance the bonding of a relationship. Gratitude needs to be shown not only on big things but also on regular day to day things because they matter the most.

The portrayal of gratitude, has the ability to add meaning to the lives of people and helps the relationship flourish.

To prove this, a study was done over sixty-five couples who were already in ongoing, satisfying and committed relationships.

The researchers tracked the day-to-day fluctuations in relationship satisfaction and connection for each member of the relationship.

It was noticed that everyday, ups and downs in relationship quality were reliably marked by one person's feelings of gratitude. The effects on the relationship, after feeling of gratitude was also noticed.

The research concluded that when in a relationship gratitude was expressed, it brought harmony and peace. Thus, everyday gratitude serves an important relationship maintenance mechanism in close relationships, acting as a booster shot to the relationship.

"Feelings of gratitude and generosity are helpful in solidifying our relationships with people we care about, and benefit to the one giving as well as the one on the receiving end," lead author Dr. Sara Algoe said.

Gratitude is the acknowledgment of one's efforts. This acknowledgment assures the other that you have noticed her efforts and have respected it. All it brings is a smile on her face and nothing else can match it's beauty.