Attitudes of Gratitude in Love: Creating More Joy in Your Relationship

by M.J. Ryan

In her characteristically down-to-earth style, M. J. Ryan helps readers find greater happiness in their relationships and recall why they fell in love in the first place through the practice of gratitude. Focusing on what's right rather than on what's wrong, the book is divided into two the attitudes of gratitude that bring more joy, peace, and love into one s life, and the simple actions that can improve any relationship. Chapters include Look at the Lessons Love Is Teaching You, Don t Take for Granted What You ve Got, and Practicing Gratitude Is Not About Being a Doormat.

Genres: Self Help

198 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

MJ Ryan is one of the creators of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series and the author of The Happiness Makeover (nominated for the 2005 Books for Better Living award in the Motivational category), Attitudes of Gratitude, The Power of Patience, Trusting Yourself, The Giving Heart, and 365 Health and Happiness Boosters, among other titles. Altogether, there are 1.75 million copies of her titles in print.

Reviews

[Allison]

Kind of like a Hallmark card, but some of the sentiments are really nice.

[{erika}]

Every book I have read by M. J. Ryan has been a treasure. Her outlook and ideas for personal growth and development are spot on. I found this so useful and am incorporating her attitude and suggestions into my life and relationship. No one is ever 100% when it comes to gratitude and I love that it is a lifelong practice and not and end goal.

[Leslie Totten]

Grateful for this little book :-) Short entries on the Gifts of Gratitude, having an Attitude of Gratitude, and how to Practice Gratitude. Such simple reminders to be thankful for the one precious life we've been given!

[Denise]

A nice reminder to be grateful in love, especially when read just a few pages at a time.

[Douglas Lord]

Cofounder of Conari Press and co-editor of the "Random Acts of Kindness" series, Ryan returns with another little feel-good book. Radiating enough cheer to perk up Archie Bunker, this successor to the best-selling Attitudes of Gratitude spins positive angles on being grateful for the hard work that characterizes long-term relationships (e.g., "The more you're thankful, the more you'll receive"). Each section is simple if generic and features an epigraph purer than the text. Aimed primarily at married couples, it basically screams "gift book"; if similar material (e.g., Amy Dean's Night Light) floats your boat, fine. Chicken Soup for the Soul? It's more like popcorn.
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[k8beeZ]

SWEEEET! Really short and sweet and uplifting...check it out!

[Danni]

interesting.

[Laurie]

daily reading yearly since 2008