that would be important. lots of times when I am upset i want to be listened to without advice or having judgement passed on me. I wish I could be a better listener. I am not horrible but could improve{most of us could improve in this area}

most of the time we just want someone to listen to us vent then somebody who cares about you. sometimes its assumed that were asking for the problem to be fixed but its not. most of the time we are able to fix the problem ourselves.

I think it's important to be a good listener. When someone is talking to me I try to maintain eye contact and let the other person know that I'm paying attention. I know how it feels to talk to someone who's not the slightest bit interested in what you have to say, they usually want you to stop so they can talk. I can't be rude to people. Sometimes I have to admit, maybe I'm to good a listener.