Ten Ways to Know if He's really listening:
According to recent polls, men actually HEAR only about 20% of things his significant other says to him while engaged in conversation. These conversations are normally considered one-sided and consist of menial and routine day's activities or gossip.
Since a man's usual way of handling her chatter, is through nodding, muttering in agreement and other mundane hemming or hawing, it is rare that he actually HEARS or absorbs what she says.
Here are the top 10 ways to know if he is really listening:
In conclusion, no matter what order you cast these little trial comments or questions, they are sure to indicate his degree of attentiveness. Even if he seems a little distracted during your normal chatter, when you insert ANY of the above little "quips" of interesting conversation, his response and interest will be a sure demonstration that he is listening. His emotional response will delight and surprise you when you learn your man is actually interested in what you're saying, and moreover WANTS to hear your little daily stories!
Have fun chattering...and testing these ways of proving what a good converationalist you are!
Since a man's usual way of handling her chatter, is through nodding, muttering in agreement and other mundane hemming or hawing, it is rare that he actually HEARS or absorbs what she says.
Here are the top 10 ways to know if he is really listening:
1
Tell him you finally got the $25,000 charge corrected to $2,500 on your credit card.
This works wonders, and you always know he heard you when he does more than hem and haw. His face turning bright red, and the sharp jerk of his head in your direction, are sure-fired clues he heard you!
Sweet smiles and plays for his sympathy at all you went through to straighten it all out, will secure the final proof he's listening now.
Sweet smiles and plays for his sympathy at all you went through to straighten it all out, will secure the final proof he's listening now.
2
Mention how much worse the damage to the car could have been, as one of the great things that happened that day.
You know how much you enjoy chattering away about your day's activities. So, a good gauge of his "presence" in your conversation, is to tell him this with great enthusiasm. You know something like, "Oh, and the greatest thing happened. The fender-bender to the car was 2 seconds from being REALLY, REALLY bad. I was so relieved honey! Isn't that just great news?"
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3
Slip in the fact that you're pregnant while relating your latest doctor's appointment.
This is always a winner when you're actually past your prime! Well...why not, you're telling him all the details of your visit anyway. Want to know if he's actually even on the same planet? Give this nifty little method a try...guaranteed to work. He might delight you by asking a LOT of questions...a sure way to know he's heard your every word.
4
Tell him matter-of-factly how you saw a band saw like he USED to have at the store today.
If he's listening, he will immediately respond with a response similar to, "I still have that band saw, what do you mean USED to have?" You will instantly know he heard your every word.
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5
Mention donating a bunch of his old "clothes" to Goodwill and how you cleaned his closet for him.
SURE TO WORK...when you mention his most loved and often worn, old shirt that you've been begging him to get rid of! It's sure to let you know he's listening when you tell him how great it is to FINALLY find a place for that old rag. Smile sweetly and loving tell him how much you enjoy doing things for him...as if waiting for his gratitude to flow.
6
Tell him you were happy to "re-organize" and clean up his favorite workspace.
Say it with humility, as though no thanks are necessary and you were just so glad to be able to help out since you had the time. Make sure to let him know how much "garbage" he had accumulated and how much nicer it will be for him with everything all 'rearranged.' Oh boy...his eyes and the set of his jaw will validate you that he's listening now!
7
Simply ask him if he thinks those home pregnancy tests really work.
This is a great listening detector...no matter what your age! It's a great test too because you can kind of ramble into it suddenly and thereby do little spot checks on his attentiveness.
8
Ask him what kind of bugs eat sawdust??? (smile)
You can expound on this by mentioning seeing small wood chips and wood dust where some white bugs seem to be eating it. Make sure you mention a location out of sight...cool closets are a good bet. Sincerely question as to whether he's ever heard of a bug that lives on wood...describe them as the little white creatures they are. TERMITES always get a man's attention!
9
Mention moving the Tupperware party to your house, while asking when his Superbowl party is again???
Don't need a lot of prior explanation on this one. Your having the girls over the same day as his Superbowl party with the "boys" will ensure he's listening before his even has much time to respond! A perfect indicator his heard you.
10
Inform him his gun has some 'spare' parts you found while practicing cleaning it!
Well, your learning to clean his gun seemed important to him before right? So, you're just showing interest now. Letting him know the gun was faulty with too many parts will guarantee he's listening to what you have to say!
In conclusion, no matter what order you cast these little trial comments or questions, they are sure to indicate his degree of attentiveness. Even if he seems a little distracted during your normal chatter, when you insert ANY of the above little "quips" of interesting conversation, his response and interest will be a sure demonstration that he is listening. His emotional response will delight and surprise you when you learn your man is actually interested in what you're saying, and moreover WANTS to hear your little daily stories!
Have fun chattering...and testing these ways of proving what a good converationalist you are!
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