Understanding others and making oneself understood is a basic human necessity. We won’t get that far if we can’t achieve this. We all desire connection, whether we’re a newborn infant or a nonagenarian.
We won’t get along even if people don’t truly understand us. According to Oprah Winfrey, “The single most important lesson I learned in 25 years talking every single day to people, was that there’s a common denominator in our human experience. We want to be validated. We want to be understood.”
Over the years, it’s been discovered how essential it is for individuals to believe that others understand their thoughts and ideas — and, conversely, how unhappy they may be if they don’t. They sense a break in the interaction during such times, leading to feelings of unease, loneliness, or anger.
When we don’t feel that people truly understand us, we might feel completely cut off from the rest of humanity. It’s possible that feeling understood is a requirement for our other goals to be met satisfactorily.
With that being said here are 20 powerful experiences we encounter when we feel others understand us
1. We feel more connected to others
When we feel that people understand us, we feel more connected to them. We feel as though we are a part of something larger than ourselves.
This connection is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel connected to others in order to feel good about ourselves.
2. We feel like we matter and our feelings are validated
When we feel that people understand us, we feel as though our feelings matter. We feel as though our thoughts and emotions are being taken into consideration.
This validation is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel that our feelings matter in order to feel good about ourselves.
3. We can communicate more freely and openly
When we feel that people understand us, we feel more comfortable communicating with them. We feel as though we can be ourselves around them.
This freedom of expression is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to express ourselves freely in order to feel good about ourselves.
4. We feel more supported and loved
When we feel that people understand us, we feel as though we are being supported and loved. We feel as though they have our back no matter what.
This feeling of companionship is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel like someone has our back in order to feel good about ourselves.
5. We can find solutions quicker
When we feel that people understand us, we can find solutions faster than if no one seemed to get it.
We might be able to brainstorm potential solutions or come up with creative ideas when others understand the core issues at hand.
This understanding can help reduce frustration and jumpstart the creative process!
6. Our self-confidence increases
Self-confidence increases when we feel that people understand us. We feel as though we are being seen for who we truly are and our thoughts and feelings matter.
This validation is essential for our psychological well-being.
We need to feel validated in order to feel good about ourselves.
7. Our Relationships Improve.
When we feel that people understand us, our relationships improve.
We feel as though we can be ourselves around them and they accept us for who we are. This acceptance is essential for our psychological well-being.
We need to feel accepted in order to feel good about ourselves.
8. We’re better able to understand ourselves and grow emotionally
When we feel that people understand us, we’re better able to understand ourselves. We’re better able to see ourselves for who we truly are.
This understanding is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to understand ourselves in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to grow emotionally. We’re more likely to take in information and learn from our experiences.
This growth is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to grow emotionally in order to feel good about ourselves.
9. We’re better able to cope with traumatic experiences
When we feel that people understand us, we’re better able to cope with traumatic experiences. We’re better able to make sense of what happened and why it happened.
This understanding is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to make sense of our traumatic experiences in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to seek help. We’re more likely to reach out to others for support during our difficult times.
This support is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to rely on others during our tough times in order to feel good about ourselves.
10. We’re more likely to achieve our goals in life
When we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to achieve our goals in life. We feel as though we have someone to help us through the process.
This support is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel supported in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to take risks. We’re more likely to try new things and reach for the stars.
This risk-taking is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to take risks in order to feel good about ourselves.
11. We have a deeper understanding of others around us.
When we feel that people understand us, we’re able to see things from their perspective. We’re more likely to put ourselves in their shoes and try to understand what they’re going through.
This understanding is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to understand others in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to empathize with them. We’re more likely to feel compassion for them and want to help them in any way we can.
This empathy is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel compassionate towards others in order to feel good about ourselves.
12. Our Empathy for others Increases.
When we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to feel empathy for others.
We’re more likely to feel compassion for them and want to help them in any way we can. This empathy is essential for our psychological well-being.
We need to feel compassionate towards others in order to feel good about ourselves.
13. We’re better able to solve problems creatively and collaboratively
When we feel that people understand us, we’re better able to solve problems creatively and collaboratively. We feel as though we have someone to help us through the process.
This support is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel supported in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to take risks. We’re more likely to try new things and reach for the stars.
This risk-taking is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to take risks in order to feel good about ourselves.
14.We learn new things about ourselves and the world around us
When we feel that people understand us, we learn new things about ourselves and the world around us. We’re more likely to delve into our thoughts and emotions, learning more about ourselves in the process.
This exploration is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to explore our own inner workings in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to learn from those around us and our experiences with them.
We’re more likely to gain knowledge and wisdom from these interactions. This knowledge is essential for our psychological well-being.
We need to be able to learn from others and our experiences in order to feel good about ourselves.
15.We have a stronger sense of belonging
When we feel that people understand us, we have a stronger sense of belonging . We feel as though we are part of a larger community, a group of people that share the same values and beliefs.
This sense of belonging is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel connected to others in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to help those around us and work together towards common goals.
This teamwork is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to contribute positively to society in order to feel good about ourselves.
16. Less Likely to experience stress, anxiety, or depression symptoms.
When we feel that people understand us, we’re less likely to experience stress, anxiety, or depression symptoms.
We feel as though we have someone to rely on during difficult times. This support is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel supported in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to have a positive outlook on life. We’re more likely to see the good in people and situations.
This positive outlook is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to see the good in life in order to feel good about ourselves.
17. There is less judgment and criticism
When people feel that they are understood, they are less likely to feel the need to judge or criticize others.
This is because they are able to put themselves in the other person’s shoes and understand why they may have acted a certain way.
This understanding leads to compassion and a lack of judgment. This lack of judgment is essential for healthy relationships.
We need to be able to forgive others in order to have healthy relationships.
18.We can be authentic without fear of being rejected
When we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to be authentic without fear of being rejected. We know that the people around us accept us for who we are, and we don’t need to hide our true selves from them.
This authenticity is essential for healthy relationships. We need to be able to be ourselves in order to have healthy relationships.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to trust others. We’re more likely to believe that they won’t hurt us or reject us.
This trust is essential for healthy relationships. We need to be able to trust others in order to have healthy relationships.
19. Feelings of loneliness dissipate
When we feel that people understand us, we no longer feel as though we are alone in the world. We feel as though we have a support network, people who are there for us when we need them.
This sense of connection is essential for our psychological well-being.We need to feel connected to others in order to feel good about ourselves. Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to reach out to those around us.
We’re more likely to connect with others and form relationships with them. This connection is essential for our psychological well-being.
We need to be able to form relationships with others in order to feel good about ourselves.
20. Connection becomes the norm rather than an exception
When we feel that people understand us, connection becomes the norm rather than an exception. We feel as though we are a part of a larger community, a group of people that share the same values and beliefs.
This sense of connection is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to feel connected to others in order to feel good about ourselves.
Additionally, when we feel that people understand us, we’re more likely to work together towards common goals.
This teamwork is essential for our psychological well-being. We need to be able to contribute positively to society in order to feel good about ourselves.
Lasting Thoughts
It is a powerful feeling to be truly understood by another person. Often, this means they hear you and understand what you’re saying. This manifests in respecting you and your feelings.
Your intimacy levels are greatly enhanced when you are understood by another, which in turn helps improve all of your relationships
If you want to feel understood and connected to others, please visit our website for more information. Here, you can learn about our programs and services that can help you connect with others. We offer a variety of different programs, each of which is designed to help you connect with others in a meaningful way. We hope that you will consider joining us!
