Hi ladies,
I've always been content with my own company, but only because I have had to be. I'm terrible at small talk. I find it tedious and draining and I'm not at all confident enough within myself to maintain casual conversation... But if you want to have a deep, meaning conversation, I'm your girl. However, sometimes serious conversations can make others feel uncomfortable, and when that's all I can manage - I know I've unintenionally put people in an uncomfortable position sometimes.
As my son grows, I worry that he might inherit my lack of everyday conversation skills. What I am wondering is if any one else has had to overcome their inability to be able to provide small talk? What helped? How did you train yourself to be an enthuasiatic small talker?
Any advice would be truly appreciated!
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No advice sorry, but when you figure it out let me know lol I'd rather sit in silence than have to make small talk
I'm exactly the same. Definately prefer a d&m then casual chit chat. But I've found in order to make friends it usually starts with the small talk so I trained myself to put energy into making conversation interesting. People like talking about themselves so if you start talking and find what they are interested in you can go from there asking questions etc but also making sure to add in your own personal experiences so they are getting to know you too if that makes sense :)