You’re nodding. You’re quiet. You’re doing what you think a good listener should do. And yet, your wife still says, “You’re not understanding me.” It’s confusing, right? You are not interrupting, you are not dismissing them, and you might even be agreeing with what she is saying. So why doesn’t it land? Here’s what’s really happening: listening isn’t just about hearing, it’s about emotional presence. When your partner opens up, they’re not looking for solutions or quick fixes

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