要想婚姻变得稳固 多说“谢谢你”
Researchers say there's one simple way to fix your marriage; say 'thank you' to your partner.
研究人员指出，要想使婚姻关系变得稳固，最简单的一个方法就是对伴侣说“谢谢你”。
A new study has found gratitude and believing that your partner values you, directly influences how you behave in your marriage, as well as your levels of commitment.
Scientists at Georgia University asked 468 married people questions about their finances, communication style and how grateful they felt towards their partner.
They found that gratitude consistently predicts how happy someone will be in their marriage.
'It goes to show the power of "thank you,"' said the study's lead author Allen Barton, a postdoctoral research associate at UGA's Center for Family Research.
'Even if a couple is experiencing distress and difficulty in other areas, gratitude in the relationship can help promote positive marital outcomes.'
The study also found that higher levels of saying 'thank you' protected men and women from the damage caused when arguing.