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Why you don’t feel understood when people say they understand- part 2
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Why you don’t feel understood when people say they understand- part 2

Anxiety therapy, Intimacy

Why you don’t feel understood when people say they understand- part 2

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:29+00:00October 26th, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Intimacy|

If someone says they 'understand' and then sets out to change your feelings you are unlikely to feel truly understood. For you to feel like you are fully tuned into, takes acceptance and tolerance. When you are being pushed to change there is no tolerance for your feelings and that is what makes you feel unheard and misunderstood.

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Why you don’t feel understood when your loved ones say “I understand.”
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Why you don’t feel understood when your loved ones say “I understand.”

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, relationship issues

Why you don’t feel understood when your loved ones say “I understand.”

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:29+00:00October 16th, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, relationship issues|

It's a great feeling to feel truly understood. It's very disappointing and frustrating when friends and loved ones say they understand you but show impatience, want you to change or shift your mood. There are two key elements in feeling understood. The first is acceptance but in very specific way. Learn about the many ways you can show and feel accepted in order to experience the sense of being understood and doing the same for your loved ones.

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