Realistic Communication
Almost any article or book you read on communication will say this. If you want to be a good listener, you need to repeat back what the other person said. This not only validates what they have said. But it shows them you actually heard what they were saying. Then you can ask questions to help clarify what they meant and how they feel. It sounds like great advice, right? But does it work in real life? I have to admit that it sounds a little corny and unnatural. Imagine a scenario such as this. Your spouse says to you: … Continue reading