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I agree with you .
posted by
afzal50
on June 7, 2012 at 8:08 PM
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Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog. Everything happens for a reason - tonight what happened is that you commented on my blog, and the reason was for me to come here and read you in turn. You cannot believe how much I really needed to read your words TONIGHT! Again - thank you!
posted by
adnohr
on June 6, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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Sadly, I often have to deal with such people. This post reminds me of what I used to have to put up with from my ex. I can only feel sorry for these types of people.
It's good to read you again. Sorry I haven't been by in a while.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on May 24, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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I have been that one with that distant look in my eyes, not because I didn't understand, but because I was thinking of something far away and let the conversation slip away from me for a moment. I think we have all been there when the teacher asks us that question we should know the answer for but are lost in our own thoughts. I find it easier for me to not worry so much how folks look at me and concentrate on how I look at them.
posted by
UtahJay
on May 23, 2012 at 11:39 PM
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Dr. JPT
R It makes me wonder if coping comes into play in listening love. BC-A, Bill’s R{{st
posted by
BC-A
on May 23, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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I know the type of listener' you are referencing! They drive me nuts! Great advice too~ And, I am so with you on the comfort zone! People would a lot happier if they could get into that zone, it eliminates so many things that clutter up a life! sam 
posted by
sam444
on May 23, 2012 at 8:10 PM
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My daughter has a habit of speaking and believing she said something and cant understand why I dont know what she is talking about. I think her brain thinks faster than the words can come out
posted by
Lanetay
on May 23, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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I know so many people who have great difficulty in conveying a story. They'll tell you the points A-B-C-E & F, and then after you're totally confused, then they'll let you in on point D! There can never be too much information when communicating. It's less confusing that way! 
posted by
JimmyA
on May 23, 2012 at 2:18 PM
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There are so many people lead by the need to compete, be prideful and be seen as the most of the best of everything that they miss so much they could use. They also make it most uncomfortable for those who do not want to compete but need to convey something for the betterment of both. It is most uncomfortable to try to give them something they want but are not willing to be given. Bless you.
posted by
Justi
on May 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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Dr_JPT.....
I do understand...more than you think. I can already tell that I like you from reading your post. You seem so real to me, honest, caring and empathetic. I am glad you visited my post.♥ Sometimes people just don't listen.
posted by
jacenta
on May 23, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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It can be tough to find those good listeners at times.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 23, 2012 at 9:50 AM
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Re: or following on from Taps comment, looking around to see if there is
someone more important on the Social/workplace ladder that they could be talking with. That is when I used to excuse myself and leave.
posted by
Kabu
on May 23, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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It is rather disconcerting when you can tell by looking at someone that he is not really listening to you at all, but instead is in the process of thinking what they are going to say next.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 23, 2012 at 8:47 AM
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Well I can't say I experience that kind of reaction DOC. I would like to say I did, honestly.
Probably I talk of mundane things, or people take sympathy on me and agree even if they think I am bonkers. I would not worry about it, I think you are quite intelligent more than most, it probably is a bit disturbing to your peers, but I think it is wonderful. 
posted by
C_C_T
on May 23, 2012 at 8:22 AM
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I fix computers so I get that all the time. Listening is a skill at which most of us are less skilled than we believe (I know I am a barely adequate listener most of the time), it takes effort, focus and practise and I think that it's somethign we should be taught at a young age...
posted by
lionreign
on May 23, 2012 at 4:28 AM
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