I Hear You by Michael Sorensen

In 'I Hear You', Michael Sorensen emphasizes the importance of feeling heard and understood. More than just listening, acknowledgment can create significant improvements in your marital or romantic relationships. Studies have shown that couples who acknowledge and support each other have happier and longer marriages. Acknowledgment can soothe frustration and motivate or encourage others, making them more likely to listen to your side of the story. It deepens relationships, quickly resolves conflicts, and makes you more likable overall. Acknowledgment, in the context of communication skills, means recognizing and affirming the validity of someone's feelings. Essentially, it means telling someone: 'I hear you. I understand how you feel, and it’s okay to feel that way.'