Why is my friend talking to herself?
Talking to oneself is a pretty normal thing to do. More often than not, people who are talking to themselves are in a process known as “thinking out loud”, where the mind lets out some of the thoughts of our subconscious and they tend to attend and discuss it using their vocal abilities.
What does it mean when a person talks to themselves?
When you talk to yourself you’re intentionally taking in your surroundings. Inner dialogue usually sounds similar to the way you would speak to others. This kind of self-talk can occur quietly inside your head or be spoken out loud. Either way, it’s a passive activity – simply listening to your own thoughts.
How to deal with a friend who is monopolizing the conversation?
Tell your friend in a constructive way that you need to talk about you, too Don’t write off a friendship until you have had a conversation with your friend about the problem. Often, people don’t realize that they are monopolizing the conversation. By making them aware of it, you can change the entire dynamics of your friendship.
What happens when you share personal details about yourself with someone?
The other person will no longer see you as just the listener so they won’t talk as much. Also, when you share personal details about yourself, the other person will start becoming more interested and invested in you as a person. You know, if someone says they bought a lottery ticket – you get curious to know if they won or not.
How do you ask a friend to talk about their life?
“Hey Paul, I wanted to talk to you for a minute. I enjoy hanging out with you, but sometimes I have a hard time getting a chance to talk during our conversations. I care about you as my friend and enjoy hearing about your life, but I need more space to talk about my life as well.” It can help to acknowledge the positive parts of your friendship.
How to have a conversation with a friend about a problem?
Another guideline for having a conversation about a problem is to avoid accusations such as, “You always do all the talking”, or “You never listen to me”. Always and never are bad ways to describe something, and it’s more likely to make your friend defensive.