‘Relationships that are the most successful are those where both partners share their inner world with one another – their real thoughts, feelings and desires – and where their partner, in turn, is able to really hear them’ – Dr Shannon Kolakowski, Psychologist.
Everybody wants to be understood but what if one or both of you are just not hearing what the other is trying to say?
The trick is to be a great listener because the words and tone they are being spoken in are vitally important if you are seeking a positive outcome. Many people hear words but are so busy trying to formulate a response that they fail to actually listen. Listening, and we mean really listening to understand your partner, is an art and once you’ve mastered it, your relationship is bound to flourish. You should both feel you have a safe platform to discuss any and all topics without fear of reprisal so try and step back
