Me with my therapist

Some people are aware that they're doing this. They're desperate to be listened to; like a starving man they'll rip the bread right out of your hands as you're eating. It's very common.

I have a coworker who clearly doesn't live with anyone and all she wants to do is chat. I have on many occasions told her I need to focus on that I'm busy and she says, "Oh, sorry. But did I tell you about (some niche issue here)?"

I've almost gotten to the point of switching desks.

When you try to back away slowly but they just move with you

Holy shit what is happening

man that's crazy

I'm sorry I have to go feed the cat

Had this happen to me yesterday while I was out shopping. I'd been three other locations. I just wanted to hit up a particular place where I buy my dairy for milk, butter, and cheese before heading home, and the cashier (a little old lady) was going on and and on. Like, lady, you're really sweet, but I've been out for three hours, and I just wanna get home.

But I'm not a monster. I listened to her. I did make my escape after about ten minutes lol I'm sure she talks the ears off her grandkids.

I, too, have a tendency to ramble and over share lol

Autism moment