The Surprising Behaviors That Make Some Women Harder to Handle as They Age—And Why They Don’t Even Notice It
6) They dominate conversations
Good conversations are a two-way street, but some women unknowingly turn them into a one-person show.
They interrupt, steer every topic back to themselves, or barely acknowledge what the other person is saying before jumping in with their own story.
Over time, this can make people feel unheard and unimportant.
Research on communication show that feeling listened to is one of the key factors in building strong relationships
. When someone constantly dominates conversations, it sends the message—whether intentional or not—that their thoughts and experiences matter more than anyone else’s.