Small Things Often Four Things that Make Up Successful Relationships
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Feb 17, 2022 Learn the key components for successful relationships: expressing fondness, sharing stories in unity, prioritizing 'we' over 'me', and describing memories expansively. Explore the keys to flourishing relationships, including vivid memories, positive qualities, facing challenges together, and prioritizing the relationship over individual desires.
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Express Fondness And Admiration Often
- Share specific expressions of fondness and admiration regularly to deepen affection and respect.
- Use warm examples like "I love the way you can make me laugh" to highlight valued traits.
Choose We Language And Vivid Memories
- Frame your relationship stories with "we" language to emphasize shared values and goals.
- Vivid, detailed shared memories create expansiveness and buffer against conflict.
Vivid Shared Memories Protect Your Bond
- Expansive couples recall relationship moments with vivid detail and focus on positives.
- This vividness strengthens their buffer against conflict and enhances partner perception.