So many of the problems that we have in our personal and professional relationships are due to poor communication. When we disagree with what someone is doing or saying, it is common to be focused on getting our point across and proving them wrong. At times we don’t even let the other person speak or justify their actions. Then there are times when we let them state their case, but are not really hearing what they are saying. We are convinced that we are right and that there is nothing the other person could say to change this.
The truth is that most of the time we only see pieces of the whole puzzle and we base our opinions on these pieces. While there is a chance that we could be correct, there is also a chance that we could be wrong. We need to let the other person reveal the other pieces of the puzzle to us. For example, if your significant other starts to come home late every night, you might make the assumption that they are seeing someone else. It’s possible. However it is also possible that they are working overtime so that they could surprise you with that new television you wanted. The point is that you should not judge a situation or a person’s actions without knowing all of the facts and you must give that person an honest chance to present those facts.
