How Does Gratitude Affect Romantic Relationships?

At the 2014 Greater Good Gratitude Summit, Sara Algoe describes her research into how gratitude affects romantic partners’ feelings for one another, as well as their style of relating to each other.

By Sara Algoe | September 2014 | TRT 14:52

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How Does Gratitude Affect Romantic Relationships?

At the 2014 Greater Good Gratitude Summit, Sara Algoe describes her research into how gratitude affects romantic partners’ feelings for one another, as well as their style of relating to each other.

Related Videos

Gratitude is Good for Athletes

Making Gratitude Viral

Cultivating Gratitude in the Workplace

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How Parents Can Foster Gratitude in Kids

Challenges to Gratitude Research

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Gratitude is for Lovers

Want to Satisfy Your Partner? Give them Some Gratitude

Should Women Thank Men for Doing the Dishes?