I think this class has been really important in the way I
look at my relationships with others. The
most important thing I have learned in this class was in the listening section. I thought this section was the most important
to me because I find it to be really important in my marriage. In order for my marriage to work I think
listening is really important. In the
listening section the concept about pseudolistening I thought was really
interesting. I have found that by being
more attentive and trying to find something in the conversation interesting to
me has made the conversation between and my husband more intimate. Before our conversations were very bland
because I never really listened to him.
However, now I engage with him and really interact in the
conversations. I feel that by learning
about this in class it has really helped my relationships especially my
marriage.
Listening proves one of the key factors in a strong relationship. I also enjoyed how this course covered this topic. After reading and learning the different terms and types of listening, I felt as though I was able to track my behavior with listening in real life. For example, I noticed when I subconsciously performed pseudolistening. Before this course, I would never have noticed. I am glad to hear that this course improved your marriage relationship. It's always cool to hear that things we learned in class helped you out in the real world. I also like how you mentioned that listening is just as important as interacting back. If you just listen without speaking, the person will think you are bored.
ReplyDeleteI think that everyone will benefit from actually listening. Kind of like how we say we are "studying" and really comprehending the information but in actually are just looking at the words. There are times where you need to sit down and let your body digest information and it is the exact same with listening. You have to really sit down and pay attention to the words. The concerns behind "I don't know" when you are asking to make a big decision such as buy a new car. Although you may have the proper skills to communicate and listen I think that your partner would benefit from a few lessons as well!
ReplyDeleteI think the section on listening will be very beneficial for everyone to use in their daily lives. Marriage, relationship, friendship all need listening in order for it the succeed and work in the long run. Conversations usually tend to be bland, but you just have to get it a little interesting to make people want to listen and talk. Teaching these skills we learned for your partner and whoever will help your relationship out to the fullest since communication and listening are important in our daily lives. Always gives signs or talk back when someone is talking to you because the speaker will feel as if you are ignoring them or bored or dont care.
ReplyDeleteI like how the class had help you better the relationship in your marriage. Just like you, this class also taught me to look deeper into my relationship with others and how communication plays in it. My communication with my family, friends, and significant other has been so much better ever since this class. The sections about listening was something I also found very interesting and a lot of it I actually do apply in my personal life now. I actually catch myself sometimes thinking about the kinds of listening when I'm listening to someone and pat myself on the back if I know I'm being attentive :) haha
ReplyDeleteIt’s really amazing how basic the concepts of this class are but how little we are actually aware of our communication to and from others. Simple things such as listening- which one would think is extremely basic- are expanded upon utilizing concepts such as pseudolistening, paraphrasing, active listening, etc. The knowledge of these expansions creates a responsibility for the person listening. It really is as simple as you choosing to utilize the concepts and have a more intimate, respectful, and growing conversation which will improve the relationship overall or you can choose to deny the knowledge and neglect both the relationship and the person whom you are engaged with. I am really happy to hear that you have taken advantage of the awesome opportunity this class has offered and allowed it to improve your marriage. Congratulations on your progress and best wishes in future!
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