Listening With Both Ears

My husband and I were on our way home from the movies last night when I heard him say " Honey....honey?" "Huh" I answered coming back from wherever I was in my own little world...."I was talking to you. Didn't you hear me"? No I hadn't heard him because I wasn't listening and it got me to reflecting how often do I do that, Just zone out on my husband when he's talking to me......or my kids.

These are the people with whom I want to have my most intimate relationships and I think sometimes I give them the least care. I guess I feel that I will always have time to listen to them. I think, though that I don't always give them the respect I give to my clients.

My clients get my full attention I listen with both ears, to every word, to what they are saying and what they might not be saying.... sometimes that is just as important.
I may be missing something important with my loved one if I don't take the opportunity to listen to them with both ears.

If nothing else at least they will know they are worth the effort. I suspect my reward will be even greater.