Thanks, Chuck –
Yep, it’s true. So many of us are in “fix-it” mode – if someone is telling us something, then they obviously must want our advice on how to “fix the situation” as quickly as possible. Some people are wired that way, to find solutions, and that’s great. But I’ve had to learn that sometimes people just want you to sit there and listen, to get things off their chests, to try and empathize rather than, “Okay, so here’s what I’d do to fix that problem.” It’s hard to learn – and it’s hard to tell what someone wants – some people DO want your advice and help. It’s just good to challenge yourself to JUST listen every so often – it’s difficult. Thanks for your kind words.