Sunny Side Up: Sometimes, we just need to listen

Listening allows us to understand the person, see the situation from their perspective, and recognise what they’re experiencing. Most of the time, that’s what’s needed before they’re ready to consider solutions. — 123rf

I RECENTLY had an interesting conversation about why we often offer solutions and advice when someone really just needs us to listen.

During our weekly post-badminton recovery, my friend Ronald Lee shared some thoughts over bowls of curry mee about why many people struggle to offer support to people in distress.