We’ve all been there. You’re speaking to someone and even though you know they’re hearing you, you get the sense they’re not really listening. As frustrating as that can be, most us would probably ...

“To be truly listened to is a striking experience, partly because it is so rare. When another person is totally with you—leaning in, interested in every word, eager to empathize—you feel seen and ...

And you suck at it. As it turns out, listening is a kind of superpower—a superpower that, honestly, relatively few people have. As a relationship scientist and couple therapist, I work with a lot of ...

Hearing is passive and happens without trying. Listening is active and needs focus and effort. Good listening can make relationships better and support mental health. Have you ever found yourself ...