How do you handle an incessant talker?

audiophile
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:25:22 +0000

having a sentence completed for me incorrectly



This is my sister. For a long time, we spoke about once a month, saw each other once or twice a year and all was well. In the past couple of years, we’ve had to speak very frequently and spend time together due to our parents declining health. She’s a kind and generous person, but she talks non stop and finishes my thoughts incorrectly when I try to tell her something. When she does that, I just stop talking and it seems to be effective. For example:
Me: I just spoke to mom’s doctor about her blood pressure
Sis: And he’s going to change her medications
Me: Silence
Sis: OK, tell me what he said
Me: He said she should cut down on her salt intake.