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	Empathetic Listening

chestnut501

12-11-2008 5:15 PM

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life, communication, listening, empathy, relationships

chestnut501 says:

How to start Communicating

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12-11-2008 5:23 PM

wiganfootie

So true,

12-12-2008 8:31 PM

jimbo1000

12-12-2008 9:53 PM

chestnut501

Thank you jimbo1000, A smile is worth at least a thousand words.

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<P>Listening is crucial if you want your relationship to evolve in a positive 
manner. It means allowing the other person to talk freely, without interrupting, 
and without giving unsolicited advice. Usually I have an urge to judge or 
criticise as soon as my partner says something. This is my ego saying: I know 
better, I am different, I am superior... I want to be right, and I want to prove 
that you're wrong.</p> <P>Instead we can simply give the other person all our attention. Through body 
language, such as eye contact and posture, we can show them that we care about 
them, and are open to what they're trying to convey.</p> <P>Empathetic listening is a great skill. It can be summed up by two simple 
words: shut up.</p> <P>Shut up and let the other person talk. It's not that difficult, once you get 
the hang of it. And it fosters trust and intimacy. The other person feels free 
to open up, to be sincere, and will also be more likely to listen to you once 
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