When someone is thoughtful, it shows us we are important to them. They are taking time to be considerate of us-our feelings, needs, and wants.
Thriving relationships are built on a foundation of thoughtfulness; it is part of feeling known and valued in your relationship. I can’t think of any positive relationship factors that don’t relate back to thoughtfulness.
John Gottman's classic research emphasizes the importance of turning toward bids for connection. Partners who recognize emotional cues report greater satisfaction.
Active listening is a huge part of attentiveness. Listening to understand instead of responding shows our partner that we are interested in how they feel.
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