Somebody help me, I'm a monopolizer!

We have all used some form of nonlistening in our communication with others. I know that I am guilty of monopolizing which is basically one’s own self-centered approach to maintain the discussion on themselves. I have spent so much time isolated from adults as a stay at home mom, that when a friend comes by I am so excited and relieved to share what has been building up in my mind that I can’t control myself. My friends laugh and point it out (so I guess they are not oblivious to my nonlistening), but they make me feel o.k. about it. I know this habit can’t continue for too long, but for now, it is almost like an escape…I need to be heard. J I am just grateful that I have people around me who still want to visit even though I am an avid monopolizing nonlistener. As soon as my boys allow me time for myself I plan on letting go of this annoying listening style.