Northwest authors Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck, PhD, a psychologist and her husband Charles Peck, are grateful for their relationship every day. You can participate in the creation of their book "Magic at Midlife: Your Relationship Roadmap for Romance After 40" (and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card) by sharing your experiences in a survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MidlifeRelationships.

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When you find a terrific partner later in life, you are usually smart enough to appreciate how wonderful it is to be with that person. When you make a conscious effort to experience and express gratitude for your partner, you make a major investment in the success of your relationship.