What is the most important phrase that your partner needs to hear?

A study by Dr. Julie Gottman and Dr. John Gottman examined 40,000 couples. The phrase they found that partners needed to hear was "Thank You" from their other partner.

When to say thank you to your partner.

• Doing an act without being told

• Doing a chore that you know they dislike

• Doing an act of kindness

• Doing something you ask and they complete it

• Listening to you

• Supporting you

• Being present in your life.

Make a bid to your partner and tell them "Thank you" whenever you can. To help your partner feel seen and heard. Stating this simple phrase, it can help your relationship grow into a stronger one.

References

Gottman, J., & Schwartz Gottman, J. (2023, January 20). Here's the no. 1 phrase used in successful relationships, say psychologists who studied 40,000 couples. CNBC. Retrieved May 3, 2023,

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