Active Listening Practices
Explore the importance of active listening in relationships and the value of reflecting on what your partner shares. Engage in a process of experimentation to enhance communication skills, whether through note-taking or adjusting the environment. Share your struggles with listening and connect with others in the community for support and insights.In this clip
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305 - Why Won't You Listen?
Related Questions
I have a question about this episode Esther Perel: How to Find, Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic Relationships and this Conflict to Connection. Can you be specific about how to utilize active listening and why it's important? My partner doesn't seem to think it's healthy or productive to allow the hurt partner to have their "moment in the spotlight" while discussing that person's hurt or concern. For example, if I come to him with something I'm sad about, he responds with comments about how I do that too, or how I do XYZ and it hurts him, or else he will bring up how he hasn't healed from the dinner with the ex. He also seems to consider every disagreement or discussion about relationship issues that need a compromise as a "fight," and he often gets very angry, starts yelling, and tells me to leave the room.
How do you practice active listening?