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Effective communication helps you build strong and long-lasting relationships, but if you misuse communication, you can inadvertently create problems and hurt those around you. Many problems can be solved with effective communication, and many problems can be avoided in the first place.
To communicate effectively with others, you need to use empathy. Empathy is a skill we develop throughout our lives and is the ability to put yourself in the other person’s shoes and see the situation from their perspective and psychology. This means that you can put yourself in their shoes, feel how they are feeling and respond in a way that shows care and understanding.
Without empathy it is impossible to communicate without causing problems. You cannot understand the other person and gain their appreciation and sympathy. Empathy is something you develop and requires you to put aside your own thoughts and focus on the other person. When you do this, you will find that your communication skills improve significantly.
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Many people are unaware that their problematic communication and friction with others stem from a lack of empathy and understanding. By acknowledging this mistake and learning to empathise with others, you can build strong and lasting friendships.
