My therapist said something interesting yesterday. I said therapists usually know what to say or ask when you tell them something and are trying to figure something out. But he said that actually they don’t really know. They say or ask things bc they’re listening, truly listening

It’s so important to listen and not assume someone is going through something you think is typical or already “know” the outcome of. Bc it’s not fair to the person to assume what they’re going through or feeling so they really listen and they guide you bc they don’t even know—

Their job is to figure it out with you bc they’re just helping you sort your own feelings out. And I really think people should learn to really listen and not assume, but listen.