Active listening

Becoming a better listener in your relationship may involve skills like empathizing, serving as a mirror, and paraphrasing. But it’s important to be an effective speaker, too. Active listening in relationships can be a game changer. But what is a good listener, and how can you connect better to your partner? The foundation of successful … Read more

Many partners believe that they are good listeners, but they often fail to summarize what their partner has said accurately. This is because they are often too busy thinking about what they are going to say next, or they are preparing a defense if their partner is upset. When a partner is listing complaints or … Read more