I have trouble staying focused when I'm in a conversation with my girlfriend. She just seems to go off a 1,000 miles an hour and I can't keep up with her. When she tells a story, she gives me ALL the details. As a result, I forget the main point sometimes because I'm busy trying to follow her lengthy explanation. As a result, she gets frustrated when I ask her something sometimes because she'll remind me how she already told me, etc, etc. Is there something wrong with me? I really want to listen to her and be receptive, but she sure doesn't make it very easy. Maybe, I'm being selfish. I don't know.
2007-01-25 07:42:43 · 3 answers · asked by Just 1 Good Guy 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Here is a good website. It would be a good idea to read it together with your girlfriend because it explains both sides, the speaker's and the listener's.
http://www.drnadig.com/listening.htm
2007-01-25 08:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Angel****1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe while she is talking you can ask questions in order to keep up with her. This will allow you to pay attention better, and still convey that you care. Try a recap of the things that she is telling you, she'll know that you are trying to pay attention and keep it all straight.
2007-01-25 16:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Bag-A-Donuts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT GET MAD LADIES------ BUT ITS A GIRL THING !!!
2007-01-29 15:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋