Learn only to change the topic if the previous one has concluded naturally or there’s a silence long enough to make a new question (eg, you seen that new movie?) seem like less of a non sequitur and more of an invitation to discuss something else common. Beyond that, it’s just about finding friends with diverse interests who are down for wide-ranging conversations.
Also, try forcing yourself to value some small talk and not just think to yourself “ahhhh this is pointless and/or I already know where it’s going!” Cuz hey, if someone is a friend, I’m willing to hear what they think about the weather, and maybe they’ll surprise you once in a while. Recognize it as something others are genuinely looking for and that you can provide (and come to enjoy!) rather than a burden or annoyance you have to go through, a sorta fake it to make it thing for us folks whose brains are go go go.
Learn only to change the topic if the previous one has concluded naturally or there’s a silence long enough to make a new question (eg, you seen that new movie?) seem like less of a non sequitur and more of an invitation to discuss something else common. Beyond that, it’s just about finding friends with diverse interests who are down for wide-ranging conversations.
Also, try forcing yourself to value some small talk and not just think to yourself “ahhhh this is pointless and/or I already know where it’s going!” Cuz hey, if someone is a friend, I’m willing to hear what they think about the weather, and maybe they’ll surprise you once in a while. Recognize it as something others are genuinely looking for and that you can provide (and come to enjoy!) rather than a burden or annoyance you have to go through, a sorta fake it to make it thing for us folks whose brains are go go go.