Express gratitude verbally
This boosts life satisfaction and strengthens your relationship.
What You'll Do
Take 2 minutes to tell your partner one specific thing you appreciate about them.
Scientific Basis
Verbally expressing gratitude to romantic partners can boost life satisfaction by up to 20%, enhancing emotional wellbeing through relational self-efficacy.
Buenconsejo, J., Fincham, F. D., & Datu, J. A. D. (2023). The perks of being grateful to partners: Expressing gratitude in relationships predicts relational self-efficacy and life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-being.The Science of Impact
Expressing gratitude can lead to a 20% increase in life satisfaction, improving overall emotional wellbeing.
Enhancing relational self-efficacy can strengthen intimate relationships, contributing to long-term relationship satisfaction.
Verbal gratitude may serve as a protective factor for psychological resilience during stressful times.
Pro Tips
Express gratitude to your partner at least once a week.
Take 5 minutes each day to verbally acknowledge something you appreciate about your partner.
Incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, such as during meals or before bed.