How can we make a conversation beneficial? A conversation becomes beneficial and sweet when both parties involved talk with each other frankly and without prejudices. Both parties must sincerely try to enter into such experience. One of them should initiate the talk. The other one should respond by understanding his/her wave length.
But, what we see often is that even though a person begins to talk frankly and without prejudices, the other one does not reciprocate creatively. He/she may not be so transparent. As a result, the first one will keep talking, but mutual connection will be missing. Finally, the first one will be disillusioned by thinking that his heartfelt words have gone futile.
Conversation can make relationships grow and fade. An open talk will grow relationships. At the same time, conversation with a closed heart and ulterior thoughts will only destroy relationships. They will read between the lines and give unintended meaning to your words. So beware not to engage in conversation with people who misinterpret your words. Because, it might even destroy your mental health.
Conversation is often a self-exposure. It is like entering into a pool for a bath, removing your attires and ornaments. Conversation reveals what is in a person and who he is. Mutual respect and honesty are the foundation of any conversation. Superiority complex is not an ideal thing for a good conversation. Good conversation takes place only when both parties consider the other as equals.
Conversation stops when this sense of equality is missing. Take care that you do not let superiority complex or inferiority complex enter into your conversations. In a conversation, listening is equally important.
We must understand that there are more people in this world who have been wounded by words than by arrows.
