This conversation between a Husband and a Wife, really shows men are now practicing sympathetic listening. Rather than solving problems.
Wife: Hey babe, that faucet in the bathroom’s still leaking.
Husband: I can see how annoying that will be.
Wife: Yeah, I mean, it’s been a few weeks now, so….
Husband: That’s really tough I mean yeah, it’s annoying,
Wife: And am sure you know how to fix it.
Husband: I truly feel your frustration,
Wife: Wait, what was going on?
Husband: Do you remember when you first told me to stop coming up with a solution every time you came to me with a problem?
Wife: Yea
Husband: I am practicing my sympathetic listening.
Wife: seriously?
Husband: I would never kid about such a thing.