In this blog we take a question from a reader of our Newsletter, “Kelleher Connections”, and have one of our Matchmakers answer it. In this instalment we’ve tapped Molly Davis, who has been heading the matchmaking team at Kelleher International for the past 14 years.
This months reader asks:
“My partner and I want to be more intentional about showing appreciation for each other, especially around the holidays. Do you have advice on how to practice meaningful gratitude in a relationship—not just the big gestures, but the everyday moments too?”
Molly dives deep for a thoughtful approach to the question:
“The word gratitude has become a familiar part of our everyday conversations, often appearing as a sign-off like “with gratitude,” or as something we intentionally practice. During this season of gratitude, I think it’s worth pausing to look a little deeper at what the word truly means, especially within our romantic relationships.
One of my favorite wedding ceremonies included a moment when the officiant encouraged the couple to think of themselves as a gift to one another. The idea wasn’t about ego or feeling exceptionally special, but about recognizing and appreciating the offer of your attention, time, love, and gratitude, and how this giving can, in return, fill you up with happiness and contentment. That perspective has stayed with me, and I’ve reflected on it often in my own relationship with my husband. When we express gratitude, whether for something big like “thank you for welcoming my child into your life,” or something small like “thank you for taking care of dinner,” we create a continuous cycle of appreciation and reciprocity. That conscious awareness deepens connection and brings a sense of joy and fulfillment that grows over time. I encourage you to try it!”
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Thanks Molly! If you need this sort of thoughtful approach on your relationship journey please reach out to Kelleher for a free consultation.
