Couples’ Listening Skills That Work

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Listening is hearing and paying attention to what the speaker is saying. However, listening and hearing effectively are very different skills. Use the following tips to become a more effective listener:

• To stop your thoughts from straying, try to focus. Your internal dialogue, such as choosing what to say, responding to what the other person said, or thinking about other things that may be on your mind, can keep you from paying attention to what the other person is saying.

• Concentrate on what the other person is saying. Pay close attention to the other person and listen carefully to what they are saying. Consider this an opportunity to learn about the other person.

• Avoid interjecting. Allow the other person to speak uninterrupted until they make their point.

• Use body language to show interest and attention and encourage others to speak up.

• Paraphrase what you think the other person has said and probe further with questions. This will show that you have been paying attention and guarantee that you have understood correctly. You might want to wrap up the talk with a summary as well.

• Observe tone of voice and body language, and pay attention to the speaker’s non-verbal messages. This can give you clues about what the other person is thinking, feeling, and how they are reacting to what you say.

• React in a positive way. Even if you disagree, let the other person know that you value what they have to say. Avoid giving negative feedback, such as critiquing, mocking, dismissing, deflecting, or rejecting the other person or what they have to say.

• Respond correctly. Be clear about what the other person wants from you and respond accordingly. If you don’t know what the other person is asking for, ask for clarification. Avoid unnecessary diagnoses, advice or instructions unless specifically requested by the individual.

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Taking a premarital education course is vital for equipped couples to share a lifetime of marital bliss and happiness. D’Arienzo Psychology wants to help you prepare for your life together. Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is our Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Expert. Dr. D’Arienzo has serviced this course to couples since 2013. Hundreds of couples recommend our course and claim that it has helped set a solid foundation for marital success. Research suggests that couples who take a premarital preparation course gain an advantage over couples that do not take a premarital preparation course.

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