Boyfriend preoccupied with TV excellent at listening

A MAN engrossed in a TV programme has proved to be an effective listener who does not patronise his girlfriend by offering unhelpful advice.

Watching the new series of Andor with rapt attention made Tom Booker appear to be a patient and compassionate listener in the eyes of girlfriend Lucy Parry as she discussed her problems.

Parry said: “I thought Tom would try to change the subject as I rambled on about my stressful day, but no. He just sat there in silence, clearly digesting every detail.

“He never sighed or showed any sign of boredom. And crucially he didn’t weigh in with solutions to my problems without really understanding the situation. 

“Other men could learn a lot from his example. Sometimes you just need to be a completely vacant sounding board for your partner. I didn’t realise he was so emotionally intelligent.

“I’ve never felt as close to Tom as when I confided in him in the glare of the 42-inch TV screen, one ear facing me for optimum hearing. I reckon I’ll f**k his brains out later to show him I grateful I am.”

Booker said: “I’ve been getting this vague buzzing sound in my left ear. I hope I’m not getting tinnitus.”

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