Effective Listening for Couples

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Hearing and focusing on the speaker are both necessary components of listening. Hearing and successful listening, however, are two quite different skills. To improve your listening skills, take into account the following advice:

• To stop your thoughts from straying, try to focus. Your internal dialogue, such as choosing what to say, responding to what the other person said, or thinking about other things that may be on your mind, can keep you from paying attention to what the other person is saying.

• Pay attention to what the speaker is saying. Give the other person your undivided attention and pay close attention to what they are saying. Consider this a chance to discover more about the other person.

• Avoid interjecting. Allow the other person to speak uninterrupted until they make their point.

• Encourage the other person to speak by using body language to show interest and attention.

• Paraphrase what you think the other person has said and probe further with questions. This will show that you have been paying attention and guarantee that you have understood correctly. You might want to wrap up the talk with a summary as well.

• Pay close attention to the speaker’s body language and vocal intonation for nonverbal cues. This may provide hints as to the other person’s thoughts, feelings, and reaction to what you are saying.

• React in a positive way. Even if you disagree, let the other person know that you value what they have to say. Avoid giving negative feedback, such as critiquing, mocking, dismissing, deflecting, or rejecting the other person or what they have to say.

• React in a suitable manner. Make sure you comprehend what the other person is asking of you so that you can react appropriately. Ask for explanation if you are unclear about what the other person wants. Unless the person directly seeks it from you, try to avoid offering unwelcome diagnoses, advise, or guidance.

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