How do you avoid conversations sounding like this?

I am indeed. @SwampFlower

@GlitterBug I wish my ears were as receptive as yours, only most ppl chat rubbish so it's better to talk over them ones lol

@JovialPlutonian It pays to be observant. People reveal more than they realize trying to get their dopamine rushes (from the attention).

Excellent. I've come to the conclusion that it isn't weird unless it is excessive.
@SW-User

And what does a proper conversation look like to you? @SW-User

Anything that has an outcome or addresses a problem. We discuss issues and help each other to resolve them. @GlitterBug

🤔 Yes, I agree there. But what if you're not at that stage in a relationship? To talk about your problems is still talking about yourself and usually in a more personal way. @SW-User

Is it? I could see that being the case. How would you get to know someone if you don't ever talk about yourself though? Is that not how many great conversations start? @Anonymartyr

@GlitterBug There is no harm in asking someone their opinion or advise instead of just talking about yourself. There is also waiting for someone to ask about you before talking about yourself.
There is an etiquette learned in the presence of others that cannot be learned but can easily be forgotten through social media.

Then how would you get to know someone who never talk about themselves? Maybe if they talk like that constantly it would be immature or narcissistic but every so often most people talk about themselves.

@midnightsun

@GlitterBug Situational.

People generally share stuff when situation requires it or when you personally ask for something.

Otherwise just randomly sharing is a narcissistic trait.