People who constantly turn conversations to themselves may seem egotistical and insensitive, but they may really be depressed. Here's why.
because people often seek support in intimate relationships. Although the partners of people who self-focus initially try to be supportive, they end up depleted of energy and feeling neglected, which does not bode well for the future of the relationship.
Pay attention to the transitions between your talking and the other person talking. Pay attention to whether you ask questions and whether you leave space for the other person to share their thoughts and feelings. Pay attention too to whether you interrupt others, especially by turning conversations back to yourself.
There also are steps that you can take if the person engaging in conversational self-focus is a friend or family member:
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