Mrrzy, good thread.

One of the things that can lead to misunderstandings is if you're a "good listener". I guess I am, and often find myself having to correct somewhat false impressions. I think sometimes folk feel that no one really takes the time to listen anymore, so when somebody actually does, often the person telling their story, feels that the listener is in complete "agreement" with their point of view....just because they DID listen. At times it can create bad feelings and a sense of betrayal.

An example: I listened at great length to someone telling me about their "past lives" one time. It was fascinating, and they were very articulate in the way they recounted them. It wasn't till several weeks later that I had to say, "look I really doubt the reality of this...but it's a fascinating theory". The problem was that they'd decided I was as interested in discussing this constantly as they were. Caused a bit of uneasyness.

Rick