- You really try to understand me, even if I’m not making much sense.
- You grasp my point of view, even when it’s against your own sincere convictions.
- You realize the hour I took from you has left you a bit tired and a bit drained.
- You allow me the dignity of making my own decisions, even though you think they may be wrong.
- You do not take my problem from me but allow me to deal with it in my own way.
- You hold back the desire to give me good advice.
- You do not offer me religious solace when I am not ready for it.
- You give me enough room to discover for myself what is really going on.
- You accept my gratitude by telling me how good it makes you feel to know that you have been helpful.
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