A trouble shared is a trouble halved. A pleasure shared is a pleasure doubled. Being understood and taken seriously makes us strong. You won't have a successful talk or a real dialogue unless you make time for it. «I want to understand you» is an important basic attitude for a conversation leading to dialogue and a relationship that are both successful

What's your situation?

• If you're happy or aren't feeling good, who do you tell? Who listens to you?
• When did you last seriously ask a friend or a family member how they are?
• What has been making you angry for ages and tying up your energy? Do you talk to anyone about it, or keep it bottled up inside?
• Have you made time today for a private conversation with anyone?

You'll find plenty of suggestions in our conversation tips.