My girlfriend's diagnosis is that when I hear or read something, my mind automatically makes up its mind as to what I seem to want to hear or read and not what I should be hearing or reading.
What could be the cause if this and how can I remedy this?
2006-08-04 11:13:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I think it's a matter of being completely self-centered and closed minded to anyone else's viewpoints or perceptions. You figure..."I have all the answers so why should I bother listening to anyone". Seriously, maybe a good exercise would be to parrot back to other person beginning with, "What I'm hearing you say is..._____________"
I'm not trying to be cruel in my reply. I am thinking that maybe somewhere along the line...your folks or people around you shut you down emotionally so you figured "what does anything you have to say matter to me?" Sometimes people refer to this as being "emotionally absent". No, I'm not a therapist. But I'm just sharing my thoughts. I firmly believe that listening is a learned skill...the way a person listens (not hears) is attributed to the way they were listened to. It happens all the time.
2006-08-04 11:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by punchie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either you're actually suffering from dyslexia, (get tested, see a doctor) or you're not communicating well with your girlfriend... the cure to the latter is to PAY ATTENTION before you open your mouth to speak. don't tune her out or try to automatically get the last word.
and please, don't try to second guess her.
2006-08-04 18:19:58 · answer #2 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats weird, see a doctor.
2006-08-04 18:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ x0o ♥ o0x ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I'm sorry to say this but it sounds like you are dyslexic. sorry but the good thing is people can help you. your girlfriend must be dumb.
2006-08-04 18:18:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ciera baby* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋