Feelings and sensations are delicate, so it's difficult to convey words that match them.
You're also feeling something from talking to him, aren't you? Are you sure your heart has moved?
I work as a counselor on a daily basis. I am also involved in training counselors. In the field, listening skills are required. It develops the sensory ability to listen to the other person's concerns and clearly imagine and feel what they are complaining about and what kind of feelings they have. You also need the ability to respond to convey what you feel so that it reaches the other party. And if necessary, it is the role of the counselor to connect to support.
To that end, it is basic to first verbalize the feelings you feel. If you only respond “Yes, it's tough,” you probably feel a great distance because of someone else's affairs. I don't feel like they understood me. Instead, I train so that I can put into words the movements of my heart that I feel.
There are times when you feel “stuck” in conversations with him. First, it's important to be aware that your heart has moved. Even if words don't come out right away at that time, let's check it out later.
What did you get caught in? ① What are his words, facial expressions, attitudes, or ways of saying it? ② Can't you understand the words themselves, or are you stuck in the content? ③ How do you feel? Confused, surprised, uneasy, or sad?
Let's sort out what kind of feelings occurred. I want to be able to convert ambiguous feelings and feelings into clear words so that I and others can understand them.
The reason he said stop was probably because he was perplexed. It doesn't mean I never want to talk to you. It's also a sign that you want to know how you feel.
If something gets caught, ask your own mind. By doing the work of organizing your feelings in that way, you will get closer to verbalization.
It's also nice to check with someone. For example, when we watch movies or TV, we share our impressions. Then, even when watching the same thing, you notice that each person has a different way of feeling and expressing themselves. That way, you can polish things by checking various things together.
Hasunoha also offers online individual consultations, so if you want to try training, please feel free to contact us anytime.