T he P ower of A ppreciation
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A Secret Ingredient for All Healthy Relationships
No one likes to be taken for granted. It’s a top problem among couples who decide to divorce, and a failure to be grateful has upended countless workplace, family, and friend relationships. That’s why appreciation is the first secret to successful relationships in “The Go-Giver Marriage” by Ana Gabriel Mann and John David Mann, which The Manely Firm is currently studying.
The desire to be appreciated is universal, as seen in our earliest childhood experiences. We learn early to give to others and receive appreciation in return. Our first gifts are
our smiles and entertainment. We instinctively learn how to be silly and make people laugh because we crave the acknowledgment and attention of others.
S piced P ecan P ie B ars
While we all desire appreciation, we can often forget that other people
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crave the same thing. As with each of the Manns’ principles, the need to appreciate others extends far beyond romance into every interaction we have with others. Any meaningful relationship with coworkers, family, or friends requires appreciation.
Crucially, appreciation is about more than a quick thank-you. Passing statements like “Good work” or “You look nice today” can briefly bring a person joy, but they don’t leave a lasting impact. Appreciation should involve reflecting on why a person matters to you and telling them in your own words.
I ngredients
D irections 1.
Crust •
Preheat oven to 350 F. Use baking spray to grease a 13x9- inch pan before lining with parchment paper. In a food processor, blend crust ingredients until a crumble forms. Press mixture into pan. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes (crust will have cracks). In a bowl, whisk all filling ingredients (except pecans) together until smooth. Stir in pecans and pour over crust. Bake until set, around 30 minutes, then let cool completely in pan.
3 cups all-purpose flour
As a firm, we are working with our team to ensure they understand how vital appreciation is in delivering our services. Taking the time to appreciate our clients and each other makes a tangible difference in how we do our work. Our onboarding and “bon voyage” processes are part of how we aim to show appreciation to our clients and demonstrate that they’re more than a number to us. We also try to model appreciation for our clients. A co-parenting relationship is ongoing and requires the same ingredients as any other to be successful. When the opposing party does something right toward our common goal, they deserve our appreciation. Being humble, grateful, and honest enough to express that appreciation makes it easier to find common ground and create a happy post‑divorce life.
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1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp salt
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Filling •
4 eggs
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1 cup corn syrup
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup melted butter 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger 3 cups chopped pecans
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