Gratitude and Resiliency in Relationships During COVID-19

Published:
August 30, 2021

Two people sitting on a bay under clouds and text that reads "Gratitude and Resiliency in Relationships During COVID-19"

The past year and a half has been a roller coaster for many relationships, bringing people closer one minute and creating strife and dissatisfaction the next. Many are searching for ways to increase the happiness in their closest relationships. Listen to this informative and entertaining interview with standup comedian Atsuko Okatsuka about her experience with The Mental Subtraction of Relationship exercise and the research that supports the practice of gratitude in our relationships.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/mental_subtraction_with_atsuko_okatsuka_note_take_people_for_granted

This article from the Greater Good Center also provides some insight into what is helping couples survive the pandemic together.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_is_helping_couples_get_through_the_pandemic