Discover the 8 Toxic Communication Habits That Sabotage Your Relationships!
8 toxic communication habits you might be committing unknowingly: discover how they affect your relationships and improve with expert advice....Author: Patricia Alegsa
19-11-2024 12:54
- Listening is not just hearing
- The art of not disappearing
- Interruptions: No more scene cuts!
- From Monologue to Dialogue
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Ah, communication! That essential skill that seems so simple, but can be more complicated than assembling furniture without instructions. Let's talk about how certain common behaviors can, without us realizing it, sabotage our personal and professional relationships.
And, of course, what we can do to improve. Ready for a journey of self-discovery and laughter? Here we go.
First, let's think about this: have you ever spoken to someone who seems more interested in telling their own story than in listening to yours? Ugh, how frustrating!
Listening is not just hearing
First, let's think about this: have you ever spoken to someone who seems more interested in telling their own story than in listening to yours? Ugh, how frustrating!
If you’re someone who always has a “That happened to me too!” on the tip of your tongue, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
According to Raele Altano, a communication coach, focusing too much on oneself can make others feel like they are talking to a mirror.
The solution: practice active listening. Try to paraphrase what the other person says and ask questions. This way, not only do you show interest, but you also avoid becoming the protagonist of all the stories.
Are you difficult to deal with? Discover what might be happening
Are you difficult to deal with? Discover what might be happening
The art of not disappearing
¿And what about those awkward moments when a conflict arises and we prefer to vanish into thin air?
Emotionally shutting down is a common defense, but it can leave the other person feeling as ignored as an email in the spam folder.
Roma Williams, a therapist with a gift for words, suggests taking a short break to calm down instead of disappearing without a trace.
This allows both parties to manage their emotions without cutting off communication like a cable in an action scene.
Typical habits of toxic relationships
Interrupting someone is like changing the channel just when the movie gets good. Anne Willkomm, a professor at Drexel University, invites us to reflect on why we do it. Impatience? A desire to be heard?
Typical habits of toxic relationships
Interruptions: No more scene cuts!
Interrupting someone is like changing the channel just when the movie gets good. Anne Willkomm, a professor at Drexel University, invites us to reflect on why we do it. Impatience? A desire to be heard?
If you find yourself interrupting, try apologizing and let the other person finish their thought. Something like: “Oops, I cut you off... please continue,” can be a good start to improve your communication skills.
Finally, who hasn’t been in a meeting where someone talks more than a football match commentator? Alex Lyon, a communication expert, says that talking nonstop can be exhausting for others.
From Monologue to Dialogue
Finally, who hasn’t been in a meeting where someone talks more than a football match commentator? Alex Lyon, a communication expert, says that talking nonstop can be exhausting for others.
If you’re one of those who believe that “having the gift of gab” is a talent, it might be time to ask for feedback from friends or colleagues.
Ask them if you tend to ramble too much and allow them to interrupt you once in a while. You’ll see how the dynamic improves!
Improving the way we communicate is not a matter of magic, but of practice and self-awareness.
Improving the way we communicate is not a matter of magic, but of practice and self-awareness.
So, the next time you find yourself in a conversation, remember: listen more, interrupt less, and above all, don’t disappear in the crucial moment!
What other habits do you think we could improve? Share your thoughts and let’s talk (without interrupting each other, of course!).
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