21 Quotes by Debra Fine

The truth is, most people don’t want advice – they want empathy and compassion.

So dating is a great opportunity to hear someone else’s stories. Listen to them actively and empathetically – and even share some of your own when it’s appropriate – but don’t kill the conversation with domination. Listening is a great way to find out if there’s something worth pursuing in that person sitting across from you.

Start thinking of strangers as people who can bring new dimensions to your life, not as persons to be feared.