A second even more obvious sign is that the person will stop talking. If we are uncertain as to whether we have stayed long enough in the process, we can always ask, "Is there more that you wanted to say"?

Never connect yourself with the other person's pain. Just hear their need. Leave yourself out of the other person's feelings and needs.

Keep in mind that other people's actions can never 'make' you feel any certain way. Feelings are your warning indicators.

Empathy: Emptying our mind and listening with our whole being

When I am angry I have a judgment and an unmet need.

Enemy images are the main reason conflicts don't get resolved.

Never question the beauty of what you are saying because someone reacts with pain, judgment, criticism. It just means they have not heard you.