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Relationships
Please, stop talking: how to feel comfortable with silence in your relationship
By Rosie Nice
3 years ago
2 min read
There are different types of silence, but many of us struggle to accept silence in social dynamics. Contrary to our discomfort, quiet moments between friends, strangers or partners is no bad thing. In fact, explains Magic Coaching founder Rosie Nice, it could unlock and boost your relationships in surprising ways. Here’s how.
We’re all familiar with silence, but how many of us can say we’re truly comfortable with it?
The power of silence has long been recognised, of course. All major religions embody elements of silence, from encouraging a few moments of quiet contemplation to silent retreats, to religious orders who take a permanent vow of silence. Mindfulness and meditation also centre around the value of silence.
Nevertheless, dialling down our internal chatter is often one of the hardest disciplines to master. Particularly if you’re the sort of person who feels that overwhelming urge to fill gaps in conversation with something, anything, despite not quite understanding why.
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