How can i be a good listener?

United States
February 27, 2008 10:30am CST
So i have a girlfriend right now but.. im not very good at listening and talking. Im kinda shy so it's hard to talk to people in general but sometimes when someone is talking to me, i get bored and kinda space out S @(-.-)@...
5 responses
@wehehe (3)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
try to find a topic that would interest you both and you feel you can share a lot of things about.. About your girlfriend, try to listen to her. Look at her when she's saying something just to let her know that she has your attention. Sometimes girls doesn't need your comments when they're bursting out their problems, they just need someone who would listen to them. Knowing that you are there for her is enough to make her feel a relief from her problems.
• United States
2 Mar 08
Love'er? Then sit there, you don't exactly have to listen, just mimic her, if she smiles, smile. If she looks angry, pat'er. N if she notices that you're not really paying attention, say something along the lines of "I love you, but really. It's boring me." If she gets pissy, she'll get over it. If she doesn't get over it, she dun care much 'bout you. Note, this is comming from a girl who's bf dun' wanna call her. :P
@r1mp2ge (260)
• Ukraine
27 Feb 08
Think of it this way...If you were speaking with someone and they start ignoring every word you say and start staring at the ground how would you feel. If you really like this person then you just have to listen to she has to say...If you feel that it's boring just be honest.
@bafzsk (46)
• China
27 Feb 08
Don't matter about what you are talking about. Only put your heart into it,that's enough. Let others know you are caring about them. Success will be with you!
@jsharriz (436)
• Ukraine
27 Feb 08
try involvin urselves into the conversations..pick a few lines 4m the conversations...try askin sme questions..once u get involved den i guess it bcomes easy...