7 Surprising Questions That Reveal a Hidden Emotional Intelligence Deficit
Emotions aren’t a problem to be fixed—they’re a natural response to experiences. When someone asks this, they’re essentially invalidating the other person’s feelings instead of trying to understand them.
People with high emotional intelligence don’t shame others for their emotions. Instead, they acknowledge them and respond with empathy.
A better approach? Instead of questioning why someone feels a certain way, try asking what you can do to support them.
2) “Can’t you just get over it?”
I remember venting to a friend about a tough situation at work. I wasn’t looking for solutions—I just needed to let it out.
