Cherry picking only what you want to hear, ignoring the rest like a narcissistic douchebag.
Sally told Jim she wanted to break up with him but they could still have dinner on his birthday and Christmas but all Jim heard was they can still have dinner. He's selective listening, he thinks they're still

dating!
by Snakecharmer June 14, 2015
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The act of choosing what one one not only hears but is actually listening
Juicy. My canine soulmate ,is , the best of selective listening.
by Joplynne April 30, 2019
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