Most of us have that one friend who always talks too much about themselves. In many cases, we might actually, unfortunately, be that friend. Research shows that around 40% of a person’s speech is about themselves. And while that can make us seem quite narcissistic, it doesn’t mean we don’t listen to what our friends say.
This person, however, was accused by their friends of focusing too much on themselves during their latest catch-up sesh. Apparently, the person talked too much about themselves and asked too little about their daughter and parenthood. The parents even timed it with their nanny cam, and once the friend found out, they went online to ask whether this is a normal part of friendship or a violation of boundaries and privacy.
A couple drove 3 hours to catch up with friends after not seeing each other for 8 months
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After the visit, the friends accused them of talking about themselves too much and had proof on their nanny cam
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In the comments, OP added that the parents have been having a hard time with their mental health, but that doesn’t forgive their strange behavior
Many commenters sided with the OP: “That behavior is deeply disturbing”
Others suggested that OP might be a bit of a conversational narcissist
One person shared a similar story
Others questioned why the OP was even friends with these people
