The ability to understand and appreciate the feelings of others.

 

Are you over 30 and looking for a serious relationship? These questions may seem familiar when exploring new relationships with potential partners …

 

Are they thoughtful? How do they treat others? Are they judgmental?

 

Often, those that struggle to exhibit empathy also struggle to open up about their feelings and read non-verbal cues.

Expressing our desires, wants and concerns honestly and kindly.

 

Those ready for a committed relationship might ask …

 

Are they clear and kind? Do they avoid difficult conversations? Is it hard for them to say what they feel?

 

Healthy communicators are able to use their tone, gestures and body language to express themselves. They are not afraid to communicate directly, nor are they passive aggressive.

A good listener is someone who listens attentively, carefully, and sympathetically while giving the speaker support and understanding.

 

Mature daters looking for a serious relationship might ask: Are they fully present in the conversation? Do they provide non-verbal feedback? Do they interrupt you often?

 

Good listeners give good eye contact and non-verbal communication. They share, but they don't just talk about themselves the whole time. And they ask questions to bring others into the conversation.

The ability to understand your own thoughts, feelings and actions, as well as how others see you.

 

People looking for serious relationships might ask …

 

Are they aware of how their actions impact others? Are their actions matching what they say? Are they aware of things that are upsetting to them?

 

People that are self-aware know their strengths, as well as areas for growth. Their perception of themselves matches how others view them. What they say, they also do.