snowboy91 Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 I've met a few people who tend to monopolise conversations - it's not just a man thing. When I was a much shier person I preferred being around people who were very talkative - I felt it compensated for my quietness. Now not so much - I tend to throw my way into the conversation. I think those kinds of people prefer you to do that sometimes. If someone monopolises the conversation but are interesting, often you forget the fact they're not being respectful enough around you to ask you about yourself. Sure, there is often an imbalance in conversation, but there needs to be at least some level of curiosity from that person towards you (even just asking about the weekend, etc). If there isn't, they're completely self absorbed and you should either call them out on it or move on.
Andy_K Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 Self-absorbed and self-centered. Next! This behavior will not change. This. People who are genuinely interested in you will wait for your response, not just continue talking. He is focused on himself. At best his interest in you is confined to how it affects him directly - what sort of company you'll be, etc. Don't expect him to make any effort to figure out how you're feeling or what you want. He's set in his ways now.
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