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Do Tell: Why Ask, When You Already Know the Answer?
As someone who offers a lot of advice, I’m often asked questions in which it’s clear to me that the asker already knows the answer. In fact, they’re often first to point out that they know exactly what to do, but they’re just unable to do it. I had been thinking a lot about this and then it dawned on me; they’re probably just looking for permission to do the “wrong” thing.
Dear Poll: Does It Bother You When People Give Unsolicited Advice?
When you're down and out or dealing with a difficult situation, it seems that most people are at no loss for words of wisdom even if that's the last thing that you want to hear. The same goes for advice too. Whether you’re complaining about an annoying colleague or an argument with your boyfriend, sometimes you’re just looking for an eager ear and not a mouthful of encouraging solutions.
Dear Poll: Do You Ever Just Pretend to Listen?
If you’re even moderately well mannered, there’s probably been a time or two when you’ve listened to someone else recount a story or gripe over a personal issue that you had absolutely no interest in. In those moments, it’s often easier to just nod and smile then actually try to follow what they’re saying. It may not be the nicest thing to do, but it’s better than just completely ignoring someone so let me ask you: do you ever just pretend to listen?
This or That: Whining or Gloating?
You and a friend have made a great duo for the past year while you’ve both been single. It’s been so nice to have someone to commiserate with over all the bad dates and giggle with after the great late nights. While you’re not opposed to finding a guy, you’re actually really happy with the way things have been lately.
Is Eavesdropping Impolite?
I love to people watch. I think it's a fun past time as long as you do it in a way that isn't obvious or rude, but what are your thoughts on eavesdropping? It's like people watching but with your ears, and I'll admit that if the opportunity presents itself, I've definitely been one to listen in on other people's conversations.
Self Help: Keep a Journal
Women spend a lot of time worrying and thinking about things. That's just our nature. If I spend too much time running thoughts or problems over and over in my own head, I get totally stressed out.
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He Doesn't Seem to Listen? Blame His Brain
I've been lucky to have boyfriends who didn't just love talking like I do, but who were good listeners, too. Maybe they were in the minority, or maybe they worked hard to overcome what many scientists say is a male brain hardwired to keep conversation short and informational.
Compared to women's brains, researchers conclude that men's brains not only have fewer verbal centers, but their brains produce less serotonin and oxytocin.
Things He Should Know: Listening Like You Mean It
It's an unsettling and hurtful feeling when your partner doesn't seem to be listening to you. Not only is it frustrating, but it can easily begin to feel as if you're not worthy or important or interesting enough for his undivided attention. I think aspiring to be more present is one of the most loving and generous goals anyone can have.
Paranoid At Heart?
It starts out fairly normal: she wants to read, he wants to watch television, and they're bickering over the TV volume. But this infomercial takes a turn for the creepy when she uses the advertised hearing aid device to listen in on conversations had across the street and some other dude uses it to hear what the girls are saying about him at the gym. You know what they say: sex insecurity sells.
This American Life Faithfully Takes on Infidelity
I am a faithful listener of the radio program This American Life. Each week the show offers an entertaining and in-depth look into various themes ranging from the financial crisis, to children switched at birth, to the perfect break-up song. This week, the program took on an invariably popular topic of discussion: cheating.
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