Poor listening comes in several forms. Some people stare at their smartphones without hearing what their partner says. Other people begin working on their counter-arguments without trying to understand their partner's point of view. No matter what form it takes, not listening is a major relationship problem.
You can prevent and solve a lot of these problems by listening to what your partner is saying. Keep in mind that listening doesn't mean "staying quiet," however. Really listening involves trying to understand what the other person is communicating. Make eye contact, ask questions, and reflect back on what you think your partner is trying to say, before diving in to share your opinion.