My partner does this all the time. Unfortunately, they’re often completely wrong about what I was trying to say. Suddenly we’re having two completely different conversations simultaneously.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago (3 children)

If they didn't interrupt you would still be having two conversations since they misunderstood what you were trying to say, but it would take longer to catch on.

[–] usernamefactory@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm talking about situations where my meaning would become clear if I weren't interrupted before I finished what I was saying.

It's fine, though. I'm learning to front-load my main points. Instead of trying to say "Hey, I know we said we'd clean the basement this weekend, but I think it's more important that I spend that time fixing the car," and getting interrupted with thoughts about the basement before I'm able to mention the car, I try to say "I'd like to work on the car this weekend. I think the basement can wait." Takes practice, though.

[–] AlpacaChariot@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Agree to some extent, but the meaning would only become clear if they continue to listen instead of assuming they know what you're about to say and zoning out.

I have some of both with my SO and I'm not sure what's more annoying, being interrupted or explaining exactly what you mean and having none of it be absorbed.

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