Why do people interrupt you when you're talking?

Question

My husband does this to me and I think it's totally rude! He doesn't even realize he does it. It makes me feel like what I have to say is not important or worthy of the conversation.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Tell him so.
My hubby does this on ocassion as well and I let him finish what he is saying, then say "As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted....."

Enough of these and hopefully he will get the message.

Answer 2

Its not that your not important or that you don't have anything worthy to say, it just that when people have a tendency to talk or interrupt others they want to be the center attention. My ex does this all the time. I love to listen to others and my boyfriend now does the same thing. Listening tells one another how much you have respect for the other person, or how involved you are. Well for one your hun probably thinks its ok for him to interrupt you, but its not. Either his mother forgot to tell him its bad and rude or he developed it with be self confident and always thinking its OK, because no one has ever told him it is BAD. You need to explain to him that you love him and that your words need to hear and every time he does it catch him on it, but in a cute way. Don't be harsh, but say: "awww see I caught you again!" and every time you do this he'll start to think! I hope it works for you! I'm sure most people don't realize it, but its a habit that's hard to break.

Answer 3

Talk to him. Tell him that when he interrupts you, it makes you feel like what you have to say is not important.

People interrupt because they are anxious to make a point or express an idea or because they are excited about something. Some people interrupt because they are self-focused and really don't care about what anyone else has to say.

I had to train myself not to interrupt because I come from a family of excited talkers. If you don't interrupt, you never get to say anything! I work hard to really listen and to wait for someone to finish talking before I begin to talk. It takes a lot of practice, and sometimes I forget and catch myself interrupting again. I had to come to the place where it is okay if I don't get a chance to make my point. It's more important to show respect and consideration for other people.

Talk to your husband about his habit. Listening and not interrupting is a good skill for all our relationships, including work. Be patient with him if it takes a while for him to overcome an ingrained habit.

Answer 4

I am really bad about doing this to my husband too! I know it's rude I just am afraid if I don't say what is on my mind at that exact moment I will forget...........I know that doesn't make much sense but sometimes my mind just goes 150 miles an hour and I can hardly keep up with my own thoughts......I have learned over time wot write things down as they come to me so I am less apt to interrupt and I won't be worried that I will forget.......Because my husband is really, smart and he says a ton of interesting things when I just shut-up and listen.......

Answer 5

Sometimes, people do it, not for the purpose of being rude, nor for the purpose of being inconsiderate... it's just that sometimes, they get excited/over-anxious & it comes spilling out because they feel like they just can't wait to say it, or contain it within themselves a moment longer.
Sometimes, people do it because they're in situations where it's awfully hard (sometimes it's impossible) to get a word in edge-wise... & the only way they're able to speak is if they do butt in.
Sometimes, it seems that what we have to say at the moment is so very important, that we feel if we don't say it, we'll burst... & sometimes, we're just worried that we'll forget it if we don't say it right then & there.
But... it can become a bad habit... so... if it's a habit with him, then he does need to quit doing it... it can frustrate you, stress you out.
Try asking him in a nice way, why he does it?... it's possible he was around people who didn't let him get a word in edge-wise... understanding why he does it, is the first step to helping him to quit doing it.

Answer 6

Actually yeah I told my husband that I can give him the respect to listen to what he has to say(this usually happens when we are fighting or arguing). And if he respects me he will listen to what I have to say. I told him that if he can't keep silent while I give my side of the story/or opinion then the argument/conversation is over. There have been times that he has continued to interrrupt. I have then shut my mouth, taken one look at him...and walked out into either another room or even driven to the store to go grocery shopping(yes I get mad I go buy food...it's a pathetic response to conflict but helps).
This last year he reallly seems to realize that I mean business...I was told once that his inability to listen and have to state his opinions over my talking was his way of making himself heard and forcing his opinion. I pretty much have to agree with that issue. Because it sounds like guys with strong opinions just seem to do that all the time. Good luck to you.

Answer 7

Speak up. Tell him you're still talking and don't appreciate being interrupted. It's rude.

Answer 8

Because Some People Love to Hear there own Voice And Won't Let you Speak.

Answer 9

Because they care more about what they have to say than they care about what you are saying. It's rude, but most people do it, at least occasionally.

Answer 10

People do this because they are selfish, and have large egos. You need to correct him each and every time. He will learn to listen more, but it may take a little time.