Lending an ear, Have you ever listened to some one?

listening is not only lending your ear to them...but you also give your effort and time to listen...every seconds count that you spent listening to them...thats the only thing that money cant buy... :)

Yeah,I agree with your opinion.I like talking with travelers too.

Well that is true. They may like you as a friend of course. Well one night, the bestfriend of my ex called me up and she was crying. I was surprised but then she kept talking about her boyfriend whom she got a fight with. I told her to calm down then tell me what happened. She did and we became close. We became good friends but of course she still respects her friend who was my girlfriend that time. It's a good feeling to be able to listen because even just by listening, you are already helping.

That may be one reason why people easily open up to me. I am a talker myself but i discovered long ago that part of me also likes listening to anyone who just wants to have somebody listen to him/her. Everyplace i have lived i gained friends. Some i met in my ride to and from work, the others are clients who upon answering my query would go narrating to me their problems and life stories! And the more recent ones are co-workers, friends in church and new neighbors. Yes, shalabhvaid (is this the husband or the wife i am responding to?) , what we have is the power of listening! And that, in my opinion, is why i easily get to befriend people of all ages whether these are common folks where i belong, or those who are in positions of authority or the upper classes of society. It is just a matter of recognizing the other person's need for someone to talk to and confide in. There are times that we feel we only have to just listen and smile, nod or shake our heads. For those closer to our hearts, we can just hold the person's hand or give him/her a pat or a hug to let them know we do listen.

I usually end up listening to my friends when they have any problems. it does make you more likable.. because frankly speaking who'd like to be with a person who constantly talks on and on and doesn't let you take part in the conversation at all.. at times you just need to shut up and listen to the other party.

yeah,i think learn to listening is a necessary ability,it is very important. that's all

sometimes when my friends have problems i end up listening to them.. more importantly if it is a serious case.. there are times that they are crying and all i can do is to comfort them.. and sometimes i give advise so that it will not happen again.. and same goes when i have a problem.. that is why i am very lucky having a good set of friends who is always at my side..

I do this almost everyday for my close friends. I listen to them if they need to vent and give them any advice that I can that will help them out in any situation that it may be. What can I say, I love helping people especially my close friends and family. Not only do I serve a great purpose but I also feel better about myself. The power of listening and also speaking is something that not only is powerful but it also is very rewarding. I do agree with what you had mentioned, listening to someone and genuinely giving them the comfort that they can confide in you but also you will be likable and trusted.

I think listening is very powerful. I mean, you can go to anyone in order to find someone that will talk to you, but someone that will LISTEN is a much rarer find. All of my friends love to come and talk to me because I don't mind just shutting up and listening to them speak and they really appreciate being able to spill their guts. I know I really appreciate when people take the time to listen to my concerns.