Showing vulnerability reciprocity by asking deep questions and engaging in emotional reciprocity is key to successful communication, as demonstrated in the study on speed dating. People tend to answer their own questions when they ask others, fostering a connection. Moreover, actively listening through follow-up questions or looping for understanding indicates genuine interest and attention, especially in stressful situations. These behaviors signal active listening and care, disproving the notion of waiting for one's turn to speak, ultimately enhancing communication effectiveness.
Some people ask searching questions and then really listen to the replies. These so-called supercommunicators make great romantic partners, so can anyone learn to be more like them?
Journalist Charles Duhigg (author of Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection) was unhappy with how he and his wife were talking, so he studied his mistakes and adopted the habits of supercommunicators. He explains to Dr Laurie Santos how we can all make small changes that will improve our dating and romantic lives.
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