Marriage 101: 'Thank You' the Most Powerful Phrase to Prevent Divorce

Gratitude has become very uncommon these days and it is the single most important thing that can save your relationship from hitting rock bottom, says new research. According to researchers in Georgia, saying Thank you and showing appreciation can show in a powerful way how committed partners are to one another and how committed they feel in a relationship. Gratitude is so effective that it can easily overcome the negative impact and bad episodes, reports Independent.

The study's lead author, Allen Barton, Post Doctoral research associate at UGA's center for Family Research mentioned in Journal of Personal Relationships, that power of thank you really has profound effect on any relationship. Even if the couples are going through tough emotional times and distress in other areas, simple thank you goes a long way in promoting positive relationships.

The survey was conducted with 468 marital couples over the phone asking questions about their financial strength, whether they had open or restricted communication and how they expressed gratitude to their spouses. This gratitude was measured by how valued one spouse felt with another which also happened to be the most reliable indicator of quality marriage, according to UGA Today.

Another important thing that the study pointed out, very clearly, was that all couples will argue. There are many things that can cause strain between relationships such as financial stress that can affect even the best of marriages. It is not about how frequently you engage in an argument. It is about how you treat your partner in that moment of fighting. As A Plus said in their article, all you need to do is say thank you and appreciate what your partners do for you. It will go a long way in preserving your relationship.