We all have that one person in our lives that we just don't quite understand. They may be a family member, friend, or even a coworker. But, there is always that one person. In order to get to know them better, we must take the time to get to know them. Here are a few tips on how to get to know someone better.

First, you must be willing to listen. This may mean that you have to sit in silence and hear nothing but the sound of your own breath. Next, ask questions. Ask about their life, what they like to do and who they are as a person. Once you have asked some questions, try to understand their answers. Don't just jump into conclusions before understanding what they have said. Finally, show them who you are as well. Let them know what your interests are, and what you like to do. This will help them get a better understanding of who you are as a person and allow for deeper conversations in the future.

We all have that one friend or family member that is hard to understand. But, if you take the time to really get to know them, it can make your relationship that much stronger. It allows you to truly understand what they are going through and makes you more sympathetic towards them when needed. 

Here are some other tips on how to get to know someone better:

- Take a walk with them. Get out of the house, and go for a walk together in order to have deeper conversations about what is going on in their life. This will help you understand them more. - Ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask personal questions when getting to know someone better. It allows for deeper understanding and helps build trust between you two. - Let them talk about themselves. If they want to tell you all about themselves, let them. This will allow for a better understanding of who they are as a person and help you connect with them on a deeper level.

- Let go of your assumptions. Don't assume that you know what they are going through or how they feel. Instead, listen to their stories and understand where they come from. 

If you want to get to know someone better, then these tips should be helpful. They can help build a stronger relationship between you two and make it easier to understand each other.

To learn more about how to get to know someone better, check out the video below. It will help you have deeper conversations with people around you and improve your relationships in general. 

How to Get to Know Someone: 

A Practical Guide to Understanding People Better. By Alan Coss, Ph.D.. Psychology Today. March 1, 2013 . Abstract : The process of getting to know someone well can be daunting and difficult. Here are some suggestions on how to get started.

Every day we meet new people and have the opportunity to make a good first impression, but many of us put off getting to know someone because it seems like too much work. This article will provide you with some practical tips that can help you become more familiar with another person in a relatively short period of time. 

First, let's look at what knowing another person means: Knowing someone entails having an understanding of who they are as a person and an appreciation of their likes and dislikes. In addition, knowing someone means that we understand the reasons why they do what they do at any given time. This type of knowledge is referred to as "meta-cognition" (i.e., thinking about how we think).

When we get to know someone well, it usually takes more than just one interaction for us to develop this type of understanding. Therefore, if you want to get to know someone better, you will need to invest some time in getting to know them. How do you go about doing this?

Here are some practical suggestions:

1. Start with a common interest or activity that you enjoy together. Getting to know someone well can be easier if the two of you share an interest or hobby. For example, if you both like playing basketball, then it may be easier for you to get to know each other than if you try and start off by talking about your jobs or families. 

2. Pay attention to the other person's nonverbal communication. It is important to pay attention not only to what a person says, but also how they say it (i.e., their nonverbal communication). As an example, if someone talks about something that makes them angry or sad, you may notice changes in their facial expressions and body language such as tightened lips, flushed skin, and crossed arms. These nonverbal cues can often provide insights into what the person is feeling.

3. Be open about who you are and what you like/dislike. It's important for both people in person's nonverbal communication. It is important to pay attention not only to what a person says, but also how they say it (i.e., their nonverbal communication). As an example, if someone talks about something that makes them angry or sad, you may notice changes in their facial expressions and body language such as tightened lips, flushed skin, and crossed arms. These nonverbal cues can often provide insights into what the person is feeling.

4. Ask the person about their life and who they are as a person. Don't just ask questions about what the person does for work or how old they are, but get an understanding of who they are as a person (i.e., meta-cognition). For example, you can start by asking the person to describe one of their favorite movies or books, why they like it, and how it relates to something that happened in their life. 

5. Practice active listening skills such as paraphrasing and clarifying. In order to get to know someone better, you will need to pay attention and actively listen to what the person has said (i.e., paraphrase). Ask questions that clarify what the person is trying to say. For example, if the person says something like "I am going to miss this place," ask them what they mean by that comment and why it makes them feel sad or happy.

6. Don't be afraid of silence. Sometimes, the best way to get to know someone is by letting the two of you sit in silence and not say anything. This allows for deeper thinking on both your parts, and can often lead to more meaningful conversations. 

7. Let the person know who you are as a person. Don't be afraid to share some personal information about yourself (e.g., hobbies, interests, goals) that may help the person understand who you are as a person. For example, if the person asks you what type of music you like, tell them about your favorite band or singer and why it's important to you. 

8. Be yourself and don't try to be someone else (if possible). As a general rule, the more honest and genuine you are in getting to know someone, the better chance there is for developing a strong relationship with them. If a person gets a sense that you are trying too hard to act like someone that you are not, then they may lose interest in talking with you. In summary, the process of getting to know someone well can be daunting and difficult. However, if you follow these suggestions, it can make the process much easier for both you and the person that you are trying to get to know better.