Avoid Arguments with Reflective Listening

So many times in a relationship, an argument begins because what one person is saying ... the other is not hearing. During this video Dr. Bruce and Karen McCracken teach couples how to avoid petty arguments in your marriage by mastering the technique of "Reflective Listening."

[@I_Lemaire]

Thank you so much for this teaching!

[@brucemccracken5523]

You welcome Idrissa ... we're glad you're watching!

[@scarletpeoni9347]

I wonder why it's called reflective thinking because it seems more like how to communicate with someone who cannot communicate effectively when your not empathetic? Almost is saying, the man in this case is the one that needs to do more...
why is it for the other person to reflect, why can the person not using their words properly learn to use them? The issues would then be resolved.
I understand you need to start somewhere but shouldn't the effort be from both sides?
I'd actually be scared to use this method with some people or to be in a relationship with someone who had no empathy, so couldn't understand when I'm sad/happy etc

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