How do you become a better listener when emotions are running high—and the urge to interrupt takes over?

In this episode of Ask Angela: Relationship Advice for Love After Trauma, Angela Amias responds to a listener who wants to stop interrupting his spouse during tense conversations—but finds it hard to stay quiet when big feelings are stirred up inside.

Angela explores: • Why interrupting often stems from caring deeply—not from a lack of interest • How emotional discomfort drives the urge to respond too quickly • The role of the “inner translator” in distorting what your partner is actually saying • Why our inner dialogue can make us feel criticized—even when no criticism is intended • How reflective listening and intentional breathing help interrupt the urge to interrupt • Why understanding does not require agreement—and how different perspectives deepen intimacy

If you’ve ever found yourself talking over your partner, jumping to defend yourself, or struggling to truly listen when it matters most, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate roadmap for building emotional capacity and becoming a more attuned, responsive listener.

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