Which is more important?

Question:

Which is more important?

to understand or to be understood?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Wow, that's a really good question! (We should have awards here for good questions! I think some of the questions are better than the answers!)

I think understanding is more important. Oftentimes when you are not understood it's because you aren't able to express yourself or explain your feelings in ways others can understand you. And being able to do that comes from understanding others! So in a way, understanding and being understood are two sides to the same coin.