So, it may not be exactly as I might’ve dreamed (talking about, you know, one of my novels), but I was thrilled to be included in a very excellent Guardian piece by Ioan Marc Jones discussing men who have a habit of making every conversation about themselves, in particular the author’s own attempt to better understand and reform his bad habits in this regard.
It’s a strikingly personal piece, and I think it has resonated with a lot of people, particularly women, who have had to sit quietly while yet another guy turns the focus to their thoughts and opinions rather than work better toward listening and creating actual conversation. I’m grateful to have been able to speak as a psychotherapist with more than a little understanding of this phenomena.
