Comment Quote by Stephen Gilligan
“When a person reports a feeling, it's a comment on our relationship.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Healing the Soul, Stephen Gilligan, 1999
A reported feeling reveals the dynamics between speaker and listener, reflecting relational patterns.
In simple terms: Feelings show how we relate.
Key Takeaway
Notice and explore feelings to improve connection.
Themes
communication
relationships
empathy
Mood
reflective
insightful
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- team meetings
- personal conversations
Key Concepts
psychology
interpersonal dynamics
feedback
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your response shape the other's feeling?
- What does this feeling tell you about the relationship?
A Different Perspective
Feelings can be misinterpreted without context.
