Emotional intelligence to me, means that someone understands their feelings, why they have them and where they come from. They know how to 'treat' themselves.
Some people are better than others at this. Some might get really frustrated but not understand why, while others can perfectly describe why they are frustrated, what they need to resolve it and then act on it. This to me is a very real thing.
EDIT: Oh and it also goes the other way. Someone who is emotionally intelligent might also be good at infering others emotions. Doesn't just apply to one self. I suppose this is called empathy.
Emotional intelligence to me, means that someone understands their feelings, why they have them and where they come from. They know how to 'treat' themselves.
Some people are better than others at this. Some might get really frustrated but not understand why, while others can perfectly describe why they are frustrated, what they need to resolve it and then act on it. This to me is a very real thing.
EDIT: Oh and it also goes the other way. Someone who is emotionally intelligent might also be good at infering others emotions. Doesn't just apply to one self. I suppose this is called empathy.