There are those who hear to respond and those who listen to understand.
It is common that in relationships between parents and children and couples, the complaint arises: "You do not understand me", a fact that reveals some mistakes that we frequently commit and that deserve our attention.
It is answered or heard, depending on our "INTENTION", which varies by different factors: time, fatigue, occupations, emotions of the moment, to pay attention to other interests such as cell phone or television, among others.
Elements that are presented to all, for this reason I invite you to reflect on these five aspects:
When my child, spouse, initiates a conversation with me, I do my part to pay the most attention.
I keep in mind that what for me is perhaps irrelevant, for the other person it is important.
I avoid interrupting that person I love while expressing their ideas or opinions.
I am aware of what he or she feels with my way of reacting (responding or attending).
I have in mind that the beloved person has the need to be listened to, respected and understood by me.
On the other hand, keep in mind that the body language we show allows the other person to feel comfortable to talk or, on the contrary, prefer not to. It is about understanding the other because I am born, because I want to do it, because I am interested in our relationship and seek the welfare of it, because I want to show my love or how important he or she is to me. If there is something that we must cultivate daily is communication in the family!
