giving time to people is also a huge gift. in a world where time is of the essence and we are trying to fit in more than one lifetime, we don’t always have the time to give to our loved ones, friends, and work colleagues. technology has somewhat eroded our ability to build real rapport and we attempt to multi-task by texting and talking at the same time
one of the biggest challenges we experience in relationships is that we are all different. we can perceive the world in many ways. oertainly astumbling block that we come across when we try to build relationships is a desire or an expectation that people will think like we do and, in this way, it is so much easier to create a rapport. we feel more comfortable when we feel that people “get” us and can see our point of view
listening is a crucial skill in boosting another person’s self-esteem, the silent form of flattery that makes people feel supported and valued. listening and understanding what others communicate to us is the most important part of successful interaction and vice versa.
