Gratitude is so extraordinarily important in ANY relationship. Showing your appreciation goes a long way... Just leaving a card on the table with a heartfelt message of appreciation goes a long way. I use this a lot with all my relationships. I leave my assistant an appreciation card with a nice bonus; I do the same for my agents. My kids get them too.
Spontaneous notes of affection and appreciation, along with simple, sweet gifts, go a very long way.... Most keep those cards forever. They are THAT important! I once found my son's stash of appreciation cards I had given him. They were in the box with his most treasured possessions...
By the way, the gifts can be so simple and most of all very personal: a cute little teddy bear (my ex boyfriend still has that on his desk), a framed picture of the two of you together taken on a magical evening, a lovely flower (yes, one!).
Appreciation cards work especially well when the other person needs a "pick-me upper". They are magical at any time, of course, but they are extremely potent when the other person is not at their best. It tells them: "I know who you are and I appreciate you!"
Showing gratitude and appreciation can be done in 
so many different ways: from surprising your loved ones with a special dinner in the middle of the week, to flowers sent at the office for absolutely no reason other than to say "I love you!", to little love notes left in a coat pocket. Go ahead, while this is still fresh, write someone who deserves it an appreciation note right now! You will be much surprised by the effects of this spontaneous show of affection!
LIFE'S SHORT... LIVE IT WELL!
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