Its important to listen and to be listened for a good friendship.

@safety69 (592)
Taiwan
February 9, 2012 2:59am CST
I have a friend who talks a lot and concluded that she likes to be listened,but , she doesnt like to listen to me. When I am talking about something to her , she starts a new conversation, that makes me feel like what i am talking is not that important for her. One day I stoped her and said: Let me finish first. But , still everytime we are together she does the same , I am getting a little bored and now I dont call her that often , I am not sure if I do the correct thing. What do you think my lotter friends?
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15 responses
• Philippines
2 Apr 12
I know that kind of people. I know a lot of people who are like that too. It's so disrespectful, rude, and impolite to not listen to the one who's supposed to talk. These people are always about themselves. I don't talk to these people anymore. If I were you, I will not see her anymore. I just hate these kinds of persons. I've just had enough of them. I mean real-world talking is not like online talking where you can respond to a discussion and you can let other people answer and you can comment to their answer when they're already finished. I just don't waste to talk to these people anymore. Those people are what I hate the most. Sorry if I sound so angry, lol.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
16 Feb 12
Friendship needs listen and also understanding.Therefore,sometimes just need more your patience.Just think more about her advantage,go and tell her how you think about her fault.That's easy.THerefore you guys could both gain more understanding,trust me and good luck.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
11 Feb 12
Of course, you are doing the right thing to distance yourself from your self centered "friend". After a very few contacts that are long distance between, I'd just discontinue calling her at all. Let her talk to herself while you find a new friend.
@mariamac (145)
• India
14 Feb 12
Friendship is a two way process. Here i think your friend just wants someone to talk to on and on, she doesn't care about who it is as long as she has someone to talk to. Make your side clear to her. Tell her how you feel about it and how frustrating it could be to just be a listener at one end while goes on with her talking. Sooner the better for you. If she realizes and tries to change good for you, you have discovered a friend there but if not its time for you to change your friend dear. All the best. Its all up to you.
@mariamac (145)
• India
14 Feb 12
I think this friend of yours just wants someone to talk to, it does not matter who it is. She has no feelings for you because you are just a person who is ready to listen to her that's why she does not want to listen to you. A good friend will always listen as you are doing for her but the same is not happening from her end which means she does not take you as a friend but just a listener with whom she can go on and on. If you want to continue your friendship with her tell her what you feel and let her know. Make her understand how irritating and frustrating it could be to just be a listener all the time and how bored you are with this friendship. if she wants to revive it she will try to change or else its time for you to change dear. All the best.
@aghiuta (525)
• Canada
10 Feb 12
It seems to me that this person is not a real friend! Friendship is give and take.So ,if it was me.I would not call that person anymore, and if asked ,why not! I would tel them honestly my opinion!
@taheraa (1545)
• Giza, Egypt
10 Feb 12
Rules of good communication is listening well to others. Be understood by listening to others, and convey them to respect and trust. This talent is not found in your friend. You must not lose your friend, try to kindly tell him that his way is not good and it would be in a position to criticize others. The friends that provides advice to his friend when the faulting.
@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
9 Feb 12
Hi safety,yes I agree with you to listen and to be listened is a good manners in friendship.But there are those friend that enjoyed talking with out knowing that her/his friend is not interested anymore.Good to know that you stopped her.Talk to her to listen to you also.Try to understand her may be ,because you are the only friend who listen to her.She feels free at all.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
friendship is a two-way street, the flow of traffic to be smooth should have courtesy and respect. i guess your friend has a personality problem or much an attention deficit problem, lol! if a chance for you to speak out your side and she would have time to listen, then hopefully the friendship would blossom..
@Archaiwy (599)
• China
10 Feb 12
In a way,if a friend likes only being listened not listening is not a good friend at all.Sharing is important in building a good relationship between persons.If one has a problem, the other should listen to his friend carefully and tries to help him out.One should care for the other.if i were you i would keep her away for a while to let her know i am not satisfied.
@polaris77 (2039)
• Bacau, Romania
9 Feb 12
I think you're doing the right thing not to call her that often,because she will probably ask herself if she has any fault for that and maybe she will realize that she should learn to have a little patience and try to listen to what others have to say instead of talking all the time.It's not easy for a person who doesn't have the patience to listen to the others to change those habits,but she must try to do it.I am sure that if you explain that to her she will make efforts to improve her attitude and your friendship will be strong again.
• Philippines
9 Feb 12
i think shes lack of attentions. Does she knows the meaning of a friend? A friend is a two-way, give and take. hahaha better stop seeing her. But, poor of her probably she is so quite in thier home and the only time she can speak is with her so called "friend". She might have some problem somehow and she doesn't know how to talk it out.. there are some people like that. well see her once in a while not often as you were used to...
• Malaysia
9 Feb 12
hi there, to become a good listener really is a hard thing to do. not everyone could be the good listener. normally, people like to tell their story more than listen to other's story. i have some friends, they told me, if you have any problems, you can talk to me, i will alsways be your side and listen to you. but i found that, when i am talking about my problem, he or she cannot listen well, but non stop to add in comment. i am really bored with them, and i wont talk my problem to them anymore.
@no_ming (137)
• Philippines
9 Feb 12
hello safety69.. If I am you. I will tell what's I don't like about her but not in a serious voice but in a sweet voice.. and if she will not listen then I will tell her that she don't need a friend but a listener or I will not listen to her until she give up..
• United States
9 Feb 12
that really sucks who would want a friend that doesn't listen to them. i would of not want a friend like her.i'm the type of person that likes to be listened by my friends and i would also listen to them. that's just what friends do they listen to each other and give each other advice or opinion about what ever they are talking about. i mean i would be bored to if i had a friend like her.