7 Consequences of Poor Listening Skills
Don’t let closed ears ruin your relationship and sex life
When we think about things that can go wrong with communication in a relationship, we generally think about what we say — or in some cases, what we don’t say. However, listening can also play a role in the problems we have in our relationship. More specifically, when we don’t listen, it can lead to several consequences that negatively affect our sex life and relationship. The following are some of them.
Poor Listening Can Shut Down Future Conversations
It can be challenging to talk about problems in a relationship — particularly if those problems are of a sexual nature. But the challenge becomes even harder when someone realizes what they’re saying is falling on deaf ears. This not only makes someone feel diminished, it can discourage them from talking about any problems ever again.
“If this is your first conversation about these issues and you are not the one initiating your own disclosures, you are not likely getting the full picture from your partner. It’s a safe bet that your partner is measuring out their disclosure to test how you are responding,” said licensed clinical psychologist Paul-Roy Taylor, PhD. “If you’re not listening well, being reactive, dismissive…
