Spring into Love: Be Grateful for your Partner, dammit!

Do you have a mind that's always looking for what's not working? Maybe you’re really good at picking out things that are wrong or incorrect and it might make you a terrific accountant or a skilled surgeon or a fantastic editor. Of course there's nothing wrong with being bright—but what about when our bright little minds bring that same critical energy to our relationships? That’s when the love trouble can start.  In this 3-part Spring into Love series on Sex, Love, and Elephants I’m talking about  three deceptively simple things that each of us needs to nurture in order to have an extraordinary relationship: Kindness, Gratitude, and Generosity. Today, I’m covering gratitude.  There are a number of scientific studies that show that people who practice gratitude have a better overall state of mental well being. They feel calmer and they tend to have a more optimistic outlook on things. Gratitude isn't some trend—when we train our mind to look for what's right instead of what's wrong, we achieve a more positive emotional state. Especially when we do it toward our partner. In This Episode, You Will Learn: As humans, we’ve evolved to have a mind that looks for what’s wrong (09:45) There are things you are grateful for even on your worst relationship day (11:50) When you cultivate gratitude in your mind by looking for what's right in your relationship , you'll feel more at ease (16:07) ACTION STEP - Ideally in person,snuggled up in bed together, share with your partner one thing you're grateful for. Because if you don't take action, nothing ever changes (17:28) Today’s LoveByte (18:46) Want to learn more about Buddhism and Love relationships? Check out my book Buddha’s Bedroom  Got a question or topic you’d like me to cover in an upcoming episode? Email me at [email protected] Interested in the 2023 session of my Become Passion 12-week online immersion program for couples? Learn more and get on the waitlist to be notified HERE! Let’s Connect! About Me Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here  Facebook Page   Youtube If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.