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Goodwill is the intentional action of well meaning and kindness intended towards another person. It is wanting the best outcome for someone and assuming that they want the same for you.

Why Goodwill is critical to  successful relationships: 

Goodwill is the foundation for resilience in your relationship. With goodwill for each other, you are more forgiving and willing to assume the best about your partner. With goodwill, you are much less likely to assume that your partner is deliberately trying to hurt you. Likewise, if you have goodwill you will have a much better understanding of how your words and actions affect your partner.

Three Aspects of Good Will:

1. Goodwill is a matter of intentions. It's wanting what is best for your partner and intentionally acting with a "do no harm" mentality toward them.

2. Goodwill assumes the best of others. People who practice goodwill  aren’t often suspicious that their partner's words or actions were meant to specifically cause them harm or pain.

3. When you care more about your partner's feelings, what is best for them and the relationship than you do about winning or being right you have truly achieved the spirit of Goodwill.

Ten Ways to Express Goodwill to your Spouse

1.  Assume the best

2.  Soften your tone

3.  Listen to understand

4.  Avoid criticisms

5.  Avoid assuming ill-will

6.  Express appreciation

7.  Practice positivity

8.  Support their efforts

9.  Do acts of kindness

10.  Don't sweat the small stuff