So, listen

Oh I have that same habit! I'm always interested in listening to and learning about others, but I don't even realize I'm doing it.

Like now I'm literally doing it lol, and I think drawing parallels to my own experiences is just my way of connecting with people, like: I can empathize to this and that extend. =D

I wouldn't worry too much if I was you, I doubt it even comes across as self absorbed as you think.

It's the best when you click with someone and each person replies by talking about themselves concerning whatever topic. 😆

You're interesting. I don't mind you talking about yourself. This is a public forum and I'm here as much to learn about other people like you. I'm in rainy England. It's great to hear about people from other countries. You're doing me a favour.

That's not a problem at all @FoxyGoddess

I tend to do the same thing myself honestly when I'm in one on one discussions. My problem I've been finding is when someone is having a rough time in their life, I can't seem to find many words to say even though in my head there's words, but they don't coalesce into sentences. So I do care very deeply, just I need to figure out good, helpful things to say.

Am always up for hearing more about you 😊

I talk to myself only because at times I need expert advice. As for being self absorbed; if it bothers you and you’re working on it that’s great. No apologies need as far as I’m concerned.

One of my greatest skills is listening to people tell me stuff about themselves :)

I think its important to know when to pull back, so its good your are talking a look at yourself, but overall, its not the worst thing.

You can chat your self up, I don’t mind

I’m too quiet for my own good at times

I've never seen you that way, I don't think you talk about yourself more than is normal particularly in the context of a two-way conversation, and certainly not self-absorbed at all, we have genuine examples of that in the news every day and you are a far cry from that

For some of us, this place is a safety valve. We tell the keyboard because we trust our anonymity..Its therapy of a sort. 😷

Gotta look out for #1

You're swell the way you are, kiddo :D