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401 - This Advice SAVED My Relationship (in One Weekend!)

The Marie Forleo Podcast

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Active Listening: Mirror and Check-In

Mirroring is a communication technique that involves accurately reflecting back your partner's words without paraphrasing or mechanical repetition. The focus is on making your partner feel heard and understood by recapping their exact statements. After mirroring, it's essential to check for understanding by asking, 'Did I get that?' This approach encourages clarification and can help correct misunderstandings. Given the brain's limited retention capacity, which typically captures only about 13% of incoming information, confirming mutual understanding is crucial for effective communication in relationships.

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