January 24, 2010
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Quite Possibly a Resolution… Finally
Even though I hate to admit it, I’m pretty awkward in social situations. A lot of the time I feel like I talk too much, and it makes other people feel uncomfortable. I feel this, but I just can’t stop talking. I have no idea why I can’t stop. Maybe I’m trying to salvage the atmosphere that I feel like I just ruined. Or maybe I just like hearing myself talk. Maybe I’m trying to save myself and somehow make my topic of conversation less annoying and more relatable. Unfortunately for the most part, that doesn’t happen, and my words are followed by a lull.
I really need to fix that.
Comments (16)
It’s ok.. for moments like that, perhaps you need to come up with a clever diversion… perhaps excitedly point out that Edward Cullen has entered the venue, and in the confusion, make a hasty escape
“Or maybe I just like hearing myself talk.” — I swear.. I was thinking that same thing about myself a few days ago. Anyways, I think talking too much is better than talking too little.I don’t think it’s much of a problem that you like to be vocal about your thoughts (:
Since you mentioned that you are a little bit socially awkward, you talking too much is probably more nerves than being self-centered (like to hear yourself talk). I have friends like that too where they just can’t stop talking and usually about inappropriate things because they’re trying to fill the uncomfortable silence. My best advice to you is to start off small. As in start with small groups of people you meet and make small talk. That way, if you feel like you said something weird and they’re staring at you like you just grew a second head, you can excuse yourself and move to another group and try again. Practice makes perfect!
I think it is better than being quiet. I’m a big introvert and more often than not there is so many awkward silences, I feel like I should say something so I don’t kill the mood completely.
Girl, I can relate a little lol I never used to ramble but now I have a tendency to. I used to be really quiet though, so if I had to choose between being too quiet and my occasional tendencies to ramble, I’d stay the way I am now. Being too quiet was way more socially awkward for me, and my rambling tends to get some laughs or can get conversations moving along at times… at least I like to think so :]
I used to feel that way all the time. Sometimes I’d ramble on so much that I figured maybe I was scared of silence and needed to fill it at all times. Of course I’d only end up annoying myself and feeling like an idiot, especially when no one else was contributing to the conversation that I seem to be having with myself. It’s a hard thing to fix :/ But good luck with that resolution!
i think its fine but some people just need some time to read it all or their a bit distracted =Psometimes i think im talking too much too. but some people really click in that way.
10 bucks says it’s because you’re gay. Sorry.
Thats cute.
there’s nothing wrong with talking too much
I love making social group settings awkward! I always try to say something to make the silence and then another statement to break the silence… it’s like you’re in total control of the room!What good is life if you can’t have fun with it.
that’s not a problem. you’re just you, distinguishable by that factor. yeah? make the best of it. don’t change yourself because of what you think other people think of you. ahaha. i love people who talk a lot. i talk a lot, and really fast at that.
i’m a listener.
If I had to choose between a person that’s too quiet and a person that talks too much, I’d choose the latter. That being said, the best conversations usually have everyone contribute equally.
I talk too much sometimes when I feel nervous. I learned that its ok for there to just be silence.
Woman, you need to update more often.P.S. yeah, totally feel ya on this one.