Have you ever spaced out when someone was talking to you? Or have you ever talked to someone who you had a feeling wasn't listening? They were somewhere else.

Listening attentively is a capacity and skill that many don't have. And, it's typical for one person in a couple to be a better listener than the other. Sadly, a lapse in listening can result in pain and disconnection -- the one sharing left alone feeling neglected, abandoned, or humiliated.

Pouring your heart out to someone who tunes ...