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3. Give thanks to your partner
“Most of our relationship was about me being upset or depressed or sad. This affected us the most. When I was upset or sad, I would bring him down, so low that eventually we were both miserable. It was a negative cycle that tore us both down into arguments. During many of those times, I realized that if I began to think of something positive, such as what I like about him the most that in return he would make me feel better as well. The more I practiced on what is good, the happier we became”.
People get into these cycles that when one if annoyed or seeming distant or quiet, that sets the other person off, which only upsets the other person even more, and eventually matters get worse. It is important to remember that each of you is an individual and when you both care about each other and are concerned if the other is sad or upset, you will always have an effect on the other person and vice versa. What you can do by yourself, is to begin to build an attitude of being thankful toward your partner. When they are appreciated, they will appreciate and give respect back to you and your relationship during these times will improve (M.J. Ryan, Attitudes of Gratitude in Love (2002).
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Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services - Public Health
Injury Violence and Prevention Program
3530 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (213) 351-7888 FAX: (213) 351-2713
ivpp@ladhs.org

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