Curiosity.

Not being quick to judge.

Giving the benefit of the doubt — because there’s usually a decent explanation.

Staying open instead of closing the story too early.

“I wonder what they meant by that.”
“I wonder what’s going on for them right now.”
“I wonder what this feels like from their side.”

Curiosity keeps people open.
Because when curiosity disappears, people often replace it with assumptions and certainty. Stories. And those stories are not always true.

Healthy relationships require continuing to learn each other —
not assuming you already have the other person fully figured out.