Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth

Ways to show appreciation to your spouse: Serve coffee in bed. Dress up the dog in a tutu.

Researchers say 'capitalization'—appreciating a partner's everyday accomplishments—is good for the relationship

Research confirms that "a spoonful of sugar" goes a long way in building positive energy and helping buoy mood and relationships. Use appreciation and gratitude in expressing feelings, i.e., focus on the good instead of the negatives to build good will and reserve in relationships.