<p>I have this friend in college. But somehow, I feel like she is always stealing my spotlight. Whenever I am talking with someone, she would “invite” herself in and tried to take over the topic. Sometimes, when I am talking, she would also try to copy my words and then talk with others in the same words… and tried to steal the spotlight again.</p>
<p>I found it really annoying. I have been making an effort to socialize in college, but with her by my side, I feel I’m having a hard time leaving an impression on thers. She isn’t bad or something, it’s that she just want to be in the spotlight every time!!! It bothers me. What should I do? Should I adapt my conversational skills? Or try to hang out with someone else who are “less talkative”?</p>
<p>Give her a good slap.</p>
<p>I had a very similar experience in college. Don’t hang out w/this person. Period.</p>
<p>Have you talked with your friend privately about this? If this person is a true friend they should listen to how you are feeling, and try to work on what they are doing. If you tell them about the problem and they get mad, angry or refuse to do anything about it, then end the friendship and find better friends.</p>
<p>what makes you think the spotlight is yours?</p>
<p>^LMAO. This is why people should ditch their old friends when they go to school instead of clinging to them.</p>
<p>She has low respect for herself, which is why she seeks the valuation of others, and for you, which is why she thinks nothing of cutting into your conversations. Ditch it.</p>
<p>Once again, ignoring most of the horrible, doomed suggestions posted above mine, have you ever tried talking to your friend about this? </p>
<p>There’s no reason to ditch her. Perhaps she’s not even aware of doing this. Just talk to her. It’s really that simple.</p>