Being A Better Listener
“I cannot believe you remember that!” my friend said, stunned that I recalled something he had told me years ago. I found myself feeling surprised and even a touch self-conscious. Is it that abnormal to remember things people tell you about themselves? This wasn’t the first time this has happened to me, and it got me thinking. What are our expectations about listening and connecting with others? Isn’t it entirely reasonable to expect people to hear and remember the things we