What's the best way to listen attentively to what your family has to say in all situations without becoming frustrated?
KatieWhite
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Apr 19, 2016
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Breathe. Then think of how they might feel and if what they are saying is valid. Don't think about defending rd yourself or getting a turn. Just try to listen.
Anonymous
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Jun 13, 2016
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You can always tell you family how you feel and ask them to write it all down so you can read it and repsoned to it differently
RationalOak
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Feb 27, 2017
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Going in with an open mind, and looking at the problem at hand from multiple points of view. This can be difficult, but it will certainly help with the understanding.
naturalWillow16
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Jul 18, 2017
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when listening to a family member, try to focus more on what they are saying, rather than placing judgement, interrupting, or planning your response. it also helps to ignore all urges you have to focus on things that are happening around you. asking questions to clarify what they are saying helps you to better understand their points.
Megalicious
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Sep 19, 2017
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Listen, quickly try and understand what they are saying before you judge it. See if it makes sense. They must be saying it for some reason, so it has to be sensible in some small way even if it is against what you want. Then you can move from there, either accepting it or giving your side of the problem calmly and informed.
Anonymous
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Jan 24, 2018
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The best way to listen attentively to what your family has to say in all situations without becoming frustrated is by actively listening in see how they feel about it and the stresses and if you get frustrated try removing yourself temporarily and calm down or fidget with something as you listen and help.
SupportiveSockMonkey
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Jun 4, 2018
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This can be difficult to do this especially if opinions collide however sometimes taking a deep breath and just trying to focus on what they are saying. Sometimes it is easier to leave a situation and come back if you are becoming frustrated. It is natural to become frustrated or stressed in these situations though.
toughTiger6481
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Jun 14, 2018
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a trick I have used is to try to listen to them as if we just met. It cuts out the frustration of Knowing something does not add up. It also makes me think does this person know how they are portraying themselves. In some cases it makes me more empathetic to them as often they too are frustrated.
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