What we do
Listentoeachother.com is a network for finding online listening partners. A listening partner is a person who listens to you talk about what’s on your mind, in exchange for you listening to them in turn. The time is divided evenly between you being primarily the talker, and you being primarily the listener. It’s a bit like therapy, except it won’t cost you an arm and a leg. You can still talk even when you are functioning in your capacity as the listener, but the focus should always be on the issues of whoever is the talker for that particular session. Once you have found your ideal listening partner, the mutually beneficial relationship can potentially last a lifetime.
How often you chat with your partner if for both of you to decide, but meeting up once or twice a week is standard.
What are the benefits of a listening partnership?
- Feel heard
- Express negative feelings such as sadness or anger
- Gain clearer understanding of your problems and behavior
- Identify negative patterns
- Helpful advice
- Improve mood
- Higher self-esteem
- Personal growth
- Increased self-awareness
- Develop a deep relationship with a person who understands you