Over the next few days I'm going to be spending time with people who thinks the purpose of conversation is to be interesting, as opposed to interested.
One talks at me. Another asks me occasionally questions but doesn't appear very interested in what I say and conversations are mostly her just telling stories.
I think I'm ok at conversatations and can talk pretty easily to most people. I know I can make these people thoroughly enjoy the conversation by showing interest and being curious. But frankly, being talked "at" instead of "with" gives me the absolute rage and at this point in my life I just am not prepared to put up with it any more.
My current strategy is remove myself from the conversation and go hide in a room by myself. I think this is an excellent strategy but dh has just told me is really obvious I'm escaping. Unfortunately, these people are in laws. so I sort of have to find a way to not seem rude.
So any suggestions to get me through the next week?