A very long time ago, I became aware of the fact that I was cutting people off mid sentence. I forced myself to start really listening, and curb the desire to cut people off. 

I have gotten better with time and practice. So much better. I still cut people off occasionally but the difference between then and now is staggering.

The downside? I have become painfully aware of how often this is done to me, and how unaware people are that they are repeat offenders.

I've taken the habit of counting how many times I get cut off in any conversation, and usually I walk away wondering if the person realized they were having a monologue after cutting me off at least 3 times lol

My point is simple: the best way to show people that you care about what they think, what they are saying, regardless if you agree, is simply to listen and allow the person speaking the space to complete their thought.

You can show love simply by active listening ♡

For more info about active listening: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/active-listening.html

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Jessica
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