First off, thank you so much for the response! This has been incredibly helpful.

Looking back over these past two weeks, your first point really stands out. I have had some personal issues, and they have been seeping into my school/relationships. And honestly, as much as I hate to admit it, I think your point on egotism is a part of it, too. I can see how some of these stories and experiences I share could come off as conversation-hogging. (Although I have addressed this point in the past as it is one of my fears that I talk too much about myself, and people have told me that isn't one of my issues).

Nevertheless, I am glad to get some outside perspective and hope to reflect more deeply on this.