Really nice job in realizing that you don't listen to him sometimes. Active listening is a really very hard thing to do, especially when you're hurt, going through crisis, etc.
But now y can change it. Don't announce it, just start doing it. Instead of thinking about your reply or what you are hurt about, just listen. And if it is upsetting or you need time, just say that you want to really take some time to think about what he's said, that you really want to understand.
Michele's veery best technique is Real Giving. Active listening is one of those things that fall under real giving. You don't lose anything in doing so, either.
You did something right
sg Love is PATIENT, love is KIND, LOVE never fails / DB since 2001
