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Types of listening we need in relationships

Published on Aug 09, 2023 03:16 PM IST
  • From empathetic listening to comprehensive listening, here are some of the types of listening we need in relationships.
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To be a good listener is very important in any relationship. Understanding and hearing the other person to communicate better in the relationship, without judgement, getting offended or reacting to it in a crass way, is one of the foundation blocks of a healthy relationship. " There’s a difference between hearing (sensory) and listening (comprehension)," wrote Therapist Maria G Sosa. Here are four types of listening that we need in relationships.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 09, 2023 03:16 PM IST

To be a good listener is very important in any relationship. Understanding and hearing the other person to communicate better in the relationship, without judgement, getting offended or reacting to it in a crass way, is one of the foundation blocks of a healthy relationship. " There’s a difference between hearing (sensory) and listening (comprehension)," wrote Therapist Maria G Sosa. Here are four types of listening that we need in relationships.(Unsplash)

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Empathetic listening: In this type of listening, we should focus more on the sentiment behind the words than the words itself. We should be supportive and emotionally present to do empathetic listening. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 09, 2023 03:16 PM IST

Empathetic listening: In this type of listening, we should focus more on the sentiment behind the words than the words itself. We should be supportive and emotionally present to do empathetic listening. (Unsplash)

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Appreciative listening: In this type of experience, the emphasis is on shared auditory experience – this is done to enjoy listening to something together, be it music, podcast or the sound of rain. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 09, 2023 03:16 PM IST

Appreciative listening: In this type of experience, the emphasis is on shared auditory experience – this is done to enjoy listening to something together, be it music, podcast or the sound of rain. (Unsplash)

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Comprehensive listening: This is usually done to do problem solving. This involves asking questions and understanding the emotions of the other person and trying to understand the problem, so that we can together arrive at a decision. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 09, 2023 03:16 PM IST

Comprehensive listening: This is usually done to do problem solving. This involves asking questions and understanding the emotions of the other person and trying to understand the problem, so that we can together arrive at a decision. (Unsplash)

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Non-verbal listening: Sometimes it is all about the way we say it – tone, volume and body language help in determining the emotions in listening. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 09, 2023 03:16 PM IST

Non-verbal listening: Sometimes it is all about the way we say it – tone, volume and body language help in determining the emotions in listening. (Unsplash)

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