How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family?

1. Be in a good position where it is both appropriate and polite to listen to your family
or a particular individual in your family. For example, if one were talking to another person
where they wanted to be in privacy, it would be unruly to ear scope.
2. Ask questions about the subject after a point has been spoken and expressed.
This will show that you are interested in the subject and that you want to know more!
3. Express yourself, and always be yourself! Your family knows the way you act
and that is what they love about you!


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You make assumptions. This has been called a damaging form of “mind reading.” You assume that there is a hidden message behind your spouse’s words, when in fact you may be reading too much into the situation. For example, suppose your spouse says: “You’ve spent a lot of extra time at work this week.” Interpreting this as criticism, you say: “It’s not my fault! I have to work extra hours because you are running up our bills.” “I wasn’t blaming you!” shouts your mate—whose original intention was merely to suggest a relaxing weekend together.

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