Different reality

He said this and she said that.

Both are convinced that the other does not listen.

Both are convinced that the other is wrong.

To an outsider neither seems to be listening to the other.

Many divorces and estrangements start from such seemingly simple arguments.

Try listening without bringing your judgments into the picture.

Leave judgment out and really listen.

Get into reality don't project.

Nine times out of ten there is a chance to diffuse things but only if we listen without judgment.