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Empathy is viewing things from your spouse's perspective and putting yourself in their shoes. It is advantageous to both of you to listen to your spouse when they speak to you with empathy, whether you are attempting to resolve a problem or are just listening to them talk about their day. It provides you with a peek into their life and viewpoint. Your spouse will feel more confident if they know that you are listening to them from an empathic perspective.

Perhaps your spouse needs to vent about their jobs, and you tend to tune them out when they start talking about a difficult project or a difficult day. Try to imagine the day's events from their perspective rather than closing your eyes and tuning them out while they speak.