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The Importance of Empathy

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It is more important to put yourself in your partner’s shoes when she is sharing her feelings than responding with your own feelings right away.

How does it feel when you are talking with your partner in each of the scenarios below?:

A. Your partner appears to be listening, then proceeds to tell you how she feels about your point of view.

OR

B. Your partner appears to be listening, then says, “I can understand how you feel.”

Do you now feel that your partner is really listening to you, and wants to understand you. How does that feel?


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