DP talks too much

[Flowerslamp]

He's actually a quiet thoughtful person when were alone together, or when with close friends or family, but in company he "makes an effort" and can talk the hind legs off a donkey.

I quite like this side of him. I'm not a talker and it's lovely to be with someone who will keep the conversation going no matter who you're with. I am becoming aware that some of my friends and family find this part of him challenging.

He thinks he's doing the right thing, showing interests and being good company. They think he's a bit much.

Is there away to tell him this without asking him to change?

So you want him to change but don’t want
him for change?

I do think it's worth talking to him about not letting anyone get a word in edgeways. That's not asking him to change, but it is being kind to ask him to reflect on whether he is suffering from social anxiety or self-consciousness, and whether that's why he feels the need to dominate the conversation.

maybe he can practice active listening, there are plenty of books and self help videos on YouTube to teach him about moderating his talking so it doesn't become a stream of consciousness, and taking a genuine interest in other people's point of view.

DW can monologue a bit, which is sometimes awkward

is he really having conversations or, as I have only recently really noticed, performing for people ? Maybe he thinks they enjoy his performance?

people don’t generally enjoy someone who hogs the air time, do they. Maybe ask him about that.