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Want to Keep the Love Alive in YOUR Relationship?

I was shocked the other day when a friend of mine was talking to me about my relationship and I told her that, while no relationship is perfect, we are managing to maintain the respect for  each other that assists in building a better relationship. Like what? She asked. Well, for starters - I never stop thanking him enough. When he takes the initiative to do something that helps out, I thank him.  Her response? Oh, that will stop.

HUNH????

Stop? As in "not necessary" to acknowledge when your partner goes out of his way to do something? Bear in mind that when I do little things for him, I receive a "thank you" also. To ME when you both start to take things for granted, that's when the relationship starts to deteriorate.

Moral of blog today: APPRECIATE. When the slightest little thing is done for you, smile and say to your guy/gal, I really appreciate it. I don't care if it is a job that you expect to be done because you've asked him/her to do something (in a nice way, of course) show that you appreciate it with a "Thank You".

Keep the love alive in your relationship! A little appreciation goes a long way!

Sending you angels,
Jane
Published Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:15 AM by Jane Wilcox

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Saturday, November 22, 2008 8:58 AM by Gentle33

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I absolutely love this!  Let those you care about the most -- even those who are distant, know they're thought about in important ways. Give appreciation legs and take it for a very long walk, stretching across every path met. It means a lot to all of us, and we need to be reminded, often. Thank You, Jane : )  This, and You, are appreciated!
Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:55 AM by Jane Wilcox

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Thank you! I don't think that one can ever say enough "Thank you's" - whether it's to someone near and dear to your heart, or God and His Angelic Team. The Attitude of Gratitude gets a lot of mileage! :-)
Saturday, November 22, 2008 3:18 PM by Honey Bunny

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AMEN!!   Don't we all love to hear those two words?
Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:00 PM by justnotsureanymore

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I 100% agree with you, I say THANK YOU to every. To the ones I work with at Fry's, to my kids and even my ex.
You know some times it takes things like this to make us all stop and think of the things we take for granted. Put our self back in line to APPRECIAT what others do for us.
Thanks so much for sharing the words with all of us.
Sunday, November 23, 2008 5:34 AM by Gentle33

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Yeah.. and this is the following day and I'm still thinking about this one and had to come back here.  I think it's just as important, not even so much in the "doing " of others extending our way, but also in their "being".. just knowing they are "here" "there" that they
"be".  I think that appreciation conveyed covers a much wider territory and, maybe, is even much more important than just acknowledging someone's actions.  We really do take so much for granted.  It's just as easy to open one's eyes and thankfulness.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:37 AM by carrie

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There is someone I would like to thank but I don't know who that person is. I have learned so much and I know that is because of so many peoples efforts. I have found information that I would have never known if it wasn't for these people. I feel like crying because finding the answers to the problems that have cause nothing but grief in my life is better than anything one thing a person can buy and give or can do. I don't need things, but I need love and answers. I am so grateful to people that have guided me. thank you so very much.

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