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Mike wrote: "I appreciate your kindness and generosity. You always put others before yourself, and you're an amazing partner in every sense of the word."

As they shared their appreciations with each other, Sarah and Mike felt a spark of connection that they hadn't felt in months. They realized that their love and appreciation for each other was still there, buried beneath the hurt and anger. Download -18 - Relationship Counsellor Part 2 -...

Sarah wrote: "I appreciate that you're always there for me, even when I'm being difficult. You listen to me when I need someone to talk to, and you make me feel loved and supported." Mike wrote: "I appreciate your kindness and generosity

Sarah and Mike looked at each other uncertainly, but Emma encouraged them to give it a try. As they wrote down their appreciations, they began to see each other in a different light. Sarah wrote: "I appreciate that you're always there

Sarah took a deep breath and began to recount the incidents she had written down. Mike listened attentively, his eyes cast downward in shame. Emma listened attentively, taking notes and asking occasional questions to clarify.

After their first session, Sarah and Mike felt a sense of hope that they hadn't felt in months. Their relationship counselor, Emma, had helped them identify the underlying issues that were causing their problems, and they were determined to work on rebuilding their relationship.