Physician Albert Schweitzer said, "We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness."'

2. Don't engage in other activities while you are listening to another individual. Remember,

"No, but you can say something like, `Mark, I've been

4. Observe body language.

If I invest thirty minutes in such a conversation with you, I have given you thirty minutes of my life.

Guidelines for Becoming a Sympathetic Listener

3. listen for feelings.

Love is not itself an emotion but rather an attitude with appropriate behavior. Love is the attitude that says, "I choose to look out for your interest. How may I help you?" Then love responds with meaningful, positive behavior.

6. Ask reflective questions.