How to Be a Good Listener

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A huge part about being a good friend or a romantic partner is learning to communicate well with the other person. Being a good listener is more than just allowing the other person to speak—you've got to be able to hear what the other person is saying in order to understand the meaning behind their words. • There are few things you can do to be a good listener: • 1. Pay attention. Don't be distracted by things happening around you. Don't get on your phone and start scrolling or texting. • 2. Don't judge what the other person tells you. Let them finish their thought without worrying that you'll jump to conclusions. • 3. Don't spend time thinking about what you're going to say next.This is hard to do if you're feeling defensive, but it'll really help if you listen. • 4. Show empathy. Empathy means that you show the other person that you feel what they feel. • 5. Don't offer solutions to a problem unless you're asked specifically. Most people just want support—they want to be heard. They don't actually want you to solve problems for them. • 6. Ask questions to be certain that you understand what the other person is saying, but don't interrupt. Wait until the other person pauses. • 7. Be responsive: nod your head or reflect back by saying something like, you must be so excited or that's terrible. • Being a good listener is an important skill and can help you to become good boyfriend or girlfriend material. People like to be heard, especially by those they care about. If you need practice, try it out on your close friends or family members. • -- • Please like, share and subscribe to AMAZE! Follow us on Snap and Insta for more info about puberty and growing up. • Snap: AmazeOrg • Insta: AmazeOrg • http://amaze.org/ • [AMZ-039]

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