About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of meaningful appreciation in relationships and how to express gratitude effectively.

In today's episode, we are talking to our Brave Lovers about the right way and wrong way to give thanks and appreciation to your partner. Saying 'thank you' has the opportunity to create closeness, connection and reinforce vulnerable expression. A casual, empty 'thank you' has the potential to disconnect, derail and seem like a dig. Join us today as we walk you through the differences between thank yous and how to meaningfully show your partner appreciation especially when they are open with you. Thank yous, grow thank yous when they are working and bountiful appreciation in a couple relationship helps you buffer external storms. George and Laurie's expert role play will guide you on getting 'thank yous' right in your relationship. Make sure to pre-order a copy of our book Brave Love, Great Sex for more on this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: George, Laurie

Topics covered

• appreciation
• relationships
• communication
• thankfulness
• couples therapy

Keywords

• thank you
• relationship advice
• couples communication
• appreciation
• vulnerability

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Brave Love, Great Sex

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