Their ears perk up when one thing you say catches their interest and only then do they truly listen.
The rest of the time, they are biding their time till your story is over.
In a relationship context, this can be a nightmare.
Not being listened to properly can make you feel ignored and frustrated.
At times like these, selective hearing could be key.
Needless to say, this approach creates tension and can lead to power struggles and disconnection between partners."
Long-lasting relationship satisfaction comes from choosing to let the small things go.
Do you and your significant other constantly argue over what TV series you should watch on Netflix?
Do you find yourselves quarreling about who takes out the trash on what days?
The constant back and forth over seemingly trivial matters will only erode the intimacy between the two of you.
What matters is that they’re sharing their dreams with you.
The key is in understanding the context in which selective hearing can be used effectively to increase relationship satisfaction.
Decide to ignore them instead.
Not sweating the small stuff is a good mantra to wake up to every day.
