It means you understand your counterpart’s feelings and hear what’s behind them.
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Once you voice what’s bothering you, be sure to hear how your partner responds. Give him or her a chance to speak and...
Listening is not hearing to respond. It’s hearing to understand . Effective listening helps you understand the other’...
You can’t experience everyone else’s lives to fully understand them, but you can listen . Put aside your preconceptio...
You don’t have to feel your counterpart’s emotions to understand them better. You can label them. It means valid...
Slowing down to analyze your negative emotions can help you figure out the underlying reasons behind your feelings an...
Focus on what’s being said instead of how it affects you or what you want to say. Put away your phone. It’s rude an...
... when you’re in a relationship. Think about those four horsemen of the relationships apocalypse: criti...
It means paying attention to yourself, knowing what’s going on in your life. Self-awareness means understandin...
Show others that you understand them . For example, say “I understand” or “I see what you mean.” It gives them a sens...
Increasing your ability to empathize can help you get closer to others, gain their support when you need it, and pote...
Understand the common triggers . Once you understand which one is behind your depression, you can better learn h...
Responsibility as a life value means owning your actions, mistakes, and current life situation. Understand what’s ...
Communication
