Encouragement

"Good job!"

"Well done."

When was the last time you said something encouraging to your partner? 

We adults are generally pretty good about speaking up when our kids do something special.  We are even good at telling our dogs that they are being pleasant.

Why is it, I wonder, that we forget to tell our spouse that we are proud of them.  We can admire their work ethic,  their willingness to take on new challenges, or simply that he or she did a fantastic job on the lawn.

Everyone appreciates a "pat on the back" occasionally.  I wonder how the environment in our homes would change if we practiced giving encouragement to each other.

It takes such a small effort, and it can feel so very good.
Cynthia
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