And here's what I've learned: Be fully present I've said this a lot, but active listening isn't one of my super powers… so I've been working on it. Feeling heard makes us open in so many ways!
It's a crucial skill for effective communication and building a strong, lasting bond in your relationship.Īctive listening helps validate your partner's feelings, and opens the door for a deeper conversation. This demonstrates that you truly care about their thoughts and feelings. What is active listening in a marriage or relationship?Īctive listening in a marriage is the process of genuinely focusing on your spouse, understanding their message, and responding thoughtfully. Active listening can improve the bond you have with your partner, and can level you up as a person – it's a great life skill to have. look them in the eyes, stay off your phone, etc). And while you're listening, give them nonverbal cues that what they're saying is important to you (i.e. When you respond, use phrases that show them you were listening when they were speaking. Instead of thinking about how you're going to respond (yes, even during a disagreement), stop and listen to what they're saying. Stop what you're doing, including talking, and tune into what your partner is saying as if it's a radio station meant just for you. This article is long but if you want the TL DR version, it's this: If your partner isn't actively listening to you, you may need to show them by example – and point it out as you're doing it so they can practice listening to you as well. But even the best relationships have to be worked on actively or they won't stay the best. While my husband is great with active listening and communication, because he's put the work in, it's never been something that I've prioritized until my current relationship.īecause we haven't had many issues in our relationship, I didn't really think about how active listening could improve our relationship. My journey to effective communication and active listening is still ongoing, and I think it always will be. Effective Communication in Marriage: Best Ways to Practice Active Listening for Better Relationships And, I remember in my past relationships, I felt unheard… often.Īre you the one in the relationship who is not getting listened to, or are you the one who needs to learn to practice active listening?Įither way, educating yourself about active listening is the first step! You can help your partner be a better listener, too, while working on yourself.
One of the biggest complaints I hear from my married friends is that their husbands don't listen to them.
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