!Fun fact, find the answer at the bottom of this email.

The title of the song, “Thank you for loving me” was inspired by Brad Pitt’s character in which movie?

I never knew I had a dream, until that dream was you

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Lyrics

It's hard for me to say the things
I want to say sometimes
Lock the doors
We'll leave the world outside
All I've got to give to you
Are these five words tonight;
Thank you for loving me

The gentle guitar is perfectly partnered with tender vocals introducing this song. The moment is private. This moment is careful. This moment is one where to whisper to yourself, “Pay attention. I don’t want to miss any of this!”

Polly Campbell shared this in an article for Psychology Today;

Here are some ways to practice gratitude in your relationship.

1. Be authentic. Sometimes, an expression of gratitude can feel vulnerable because it requires you to get a little personal, noticing and sharing something you value. But this kind of sincere expression is powerful. Be true. It's good for both of you.

2. Pause in the moment to give thanks to each other. Thank you's are important, and it's good to be in the habit of thanking others for their help. But make it meaningful. Put your phone down. Stop what you are doing. Look at your partner and share your appreciation.

3. Notice something every day. When in a long-term relationship, it's easy to overlook the things that you both do to support each other. They become so expected, so familiar. But challenge yourself to notice and appreciate something about your partner each day. Recognizing the little things, like taking the garbage out or being a good listener when you complain about your boss, shows that you value them and pay attention.

4. Check-in with your partner. Barton suggests couples discuss whether there are things that aren't being appreciated or acknowledged in the relationship and start expressing appreciation for those. It's always nice to be noticed when you make an extra effort—like making soup after a long day.

It’s so simple, just express gratitude!

Lyrics

I never knew I had a dream
Until that dream was you

Who wouldn’t want their loved one to say those words to them? How beautiful!

Lyrics

For being my eyes
When I couldn't see
For parting my lips
When I couldn't breathe

You pick me up when I fall down
You ring the bell before they count me out
If I was drowning you would part the sea
And risk your own life to rescue me

When I couldn't fly
Oh, you gave me wings

To fully partner with someone sometimes means putting their needs before your own. Some believe that in a husband/wife relationship, the man’s role is to protect her and the women’s role is to heal him. When we are actively concerned for the well-being of our partner, we are both blessed.

Think about this…

Can you think of five reasons you are thankful for your sweetheart?

Have you expressed gratitude for your loved ones today?

What is the nicest thing your sweetheart ever said to you?

Consider sharing a note or text with them saying, “I love when you said this to me…”

Key Take Aways

• Gratitude builds love and connection.

• Mutually serving one another will bless both people.

• The purpose of life is to love and grow as deeply as we can.

Fun Fact Trivia:

The title of the song, “Thank you for loving me” was inspired by Brad Pitt’s character in which movie?

Answer: The movie was “Meet Joe Black”.

Love is the greatest adventure!

~LaDena