Most people in relationships believe that they are decent listeners. However, the actuality is that nearly all of us are guilty of not listening to the other person, but instead only allowing the other person to speak while waiting for them to finish so that we can talk. The ability to listen is a skill that must be put into practice.
It is only through listening that we can truly understand people. If the other person should catch you not listening to them, they may take offense, or worse, choose not to confide in you in the future. Listening also entails that you pay attention to your own and your partner’s body language.
Eye contact is also something to be mindful of when talking to you; you should be looking directly at them to let them know you are present and listening to them speak. Good listening can help in all kinds of relationships, such as your partner, family, friends, and co-workers.