This 3-Word Phrase Can Defuse Just About Any Fight!
Making a note to try this next time! Have you ever tried it?
Author Rachel Bowie explains: My husband uttered three gratifying and fight-defusing words: “I hear you.” (End of sentence.)
Here’s why: “I hear you” usually works—listening skills. Per Kate Murphy, author of You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters, to listen is to learn. This fight with my husband could have gone a totally different way: He could have leapt in straight away with his viewpoint—proof he wasn’t being fully attentive—vs. taking a moment to first acknowledge that he heard what I said.
Nicole Michalik is the afternoon drive host on 925XTU. She has been with the station for the past 5 years and was named CRS New Face of Country Music. Nicole always had a strong love for pop-culture and has been working in entertainment since her college internship. As a content creator for 925XTU, Nicole writes articles on Philly happenings, sports, celebrity relationships, pop culture moments and anything else she finds fun and exciting!
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