Is his name John? Just kidding. I had one of these and after I dumped him he had made such an impression on me he had a nickname "The Talking Johnny Doll". You had to be there I guess. Gorgeous to look at, but when he opend his mouth it was all him which was not attractive. You have tried to discuss your interests and have been rebuffed. That's a good way to test the waters. Good thinking. With the guy I dated, I tried to find common points in the dialogue to create "ins" for myself in the conversation. I am not kidding, this is really close to an actual conversation we had over dinner once (scary) HIM: Bet you can't guess my middle name. ME: Bet I can, what is your initial? HIM: A ME: Anthony HIM: How did you know? ME: Educated guess HIM: My first name is after my great uncle, my middle name is Italian, and my last name is German, but my family comes from Scandanavia. Except for my brother who is adopted. . .(and he was on a roll) ME: (the "in") That's very interesting. My family is from Ireland. I have traced our history back to. . .(interuption) HIM: Did you know my brother was adopted? I gave up. You might just ask him point blank if he is interested in getting to know you better because you feel put off when you want to talk about what interests you. He might not even realize that he does that. Perhaps bringing it to his attention is all that is needed. You might be surprised. If he continues on the way he has and still seems very stuck on himself, he is not likely to change and you might as well get away before you know enough about him to write his biography. How you spend time together is telling too. Do you always do only things he is interested in or is that at least fair and balanced? You cannot create balance with somebody who refuses to lighten the load on his side. Just keep that in mind. If he just doesn't realize that he monopolizes the conversation and he seems receptive when you bring it up, cut him some slack and see if he can improve any. Best of luck and if his name is John ask if his middle name is Anthony. . .if it is, run (as fast as you can)! Good luck :)

Aaaah...I dated a girl like this. Never could get a word in edgewise, and every conversation was 'me me me I I I'. Never met a more conceited, self-loving person than her. So out of personal experience, allow me to give you advice: You simply can't win with these types of people. How long have you been seeing him? If you only just started seeing him recently and this is nagging at you already, its probably best that you end the relationship now. Once a self-lover, always a self-lover. If you think the arrogance(might be a strong word but its true) is bad now, just wait until you get further into the relationship. You'll hear the same stories over and over, and they'll be more glorified when he's telling them to your friends and family. It'll start to get to the point where it will seem like his accomplishments are ALWAYS better than yours, and he'll make you know it. If interrupts you and loves to talk about himself to the point where an entire evening spent with him is you sitting there, listening to him gloat about himself, then why trouble yourself? Get out now! Being that he doesn't give your interests any mind means that he probably doesn't really care, and isn't happy unless he's talking about himself. Save yourself the trouble and end this before it gets too far.

Clearly, this guy is suffering from a serious mental disorder called Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Narcissistic Personality Disorder is characterized by basically using others to get your own way, usually at all costs, turning everything or every situation and thought about, you guessed it, THEM! NPD is a serious mental disorder, which can be found in the "Diagnostic Statistical Manual" (4th ediition) published by the American Psychological Association (APA). Look up Narcissistic Peronality Disorder in this book and it will list ALL of the symptoms. People like these are IMPOSSIBLE to deal with. Typically, more men than women suffer from this disorder and there's no cure nor is there any medication to help alleviate this serious disorder. Why can't you help them? Simply because they are extremely insecure and trying to "create a balance" will only backfire. My best advice to you is dump this guy because he won't change and unless, you want to find yourself worshipping this guy as some type of idol, then you're much better off dumping him and finding another guy, who is respectful and cares about you as much as you care about him. Otherwise, you're in a one-sided relationship where the only person in the relationship getting all of the attention is HIM as opposed to making it equally about you. Good luck and find another guy; otherwise, you'll be constantly depressed, insecure, and exhausted from trying to fulfill ALL of his egotistical emotional needs.

ick! get out while you still can!! hell never change...i dated someone like that, and well, BORING! its gets old quick, so get out there before he frys all of your brain cells and find someone that can actually hold a conversation! with both of you involved!!

Okay, this question is about 4 years old. Who dug this one up. I have a one size fits all answer You want balance... jump off the see-saw now and let this loser drop.

tell him that this bothers you tell him you want more time to talk about the things that you enjoy if he cares for you he'll make an effort to listen to your intrests

Well, you can do one of two things... The first one I would do... RUN... however, if you are wanting to give it a chance... reply with the same answers he gives you towards your experiences... He will see that he is boring you with all of his bragging and he'll either start asking you questions about you or he will show his true colors and move on until he finds someone who is quiet with no life or experiences so he can spend his time locked up in himself and her into him as well. You could also tell him that he doesn't have to impress you with his past that you like him just the way he is or what you two can experience together.

Well sorry to say this, but its obvious that this guy has no interest in you. His main concern is himself, and himself only. I can tell you this now that this relationship is onesided and will not go very far. Find something that you can actually have a conversation with, not some guy who can't get over himself.

honestly? the guy sounds pretty self centered. unless you really like him, leave. relationships work better if both people are giving an equal amount, and it sounds like you're pulling way more than your weight.

Dump him. I dated a guy like that. He will not change. Don't even bother.

Another guy perhaps? Don't waste your time

hahhaha don't date someone like that unless you likke to listen! Theres two types of people in life, theres the talkers and the listeners. And i am for one a talker! I do the same thing your boyfriend does but maybe not to the same extent..but thank god my boyfriend is a listener! Maybe try doing more activities together (things that you have in common) so you guys can talk about that instead of always listening to what hes doing.

what a douche. I dated a guy like that except he would talk about how great he was and how everything he did was better or anything he had was better....I stopped dating him...cuz he was a douche too. Plus I'm sure he already knows people who dislike him for that. Do you want to be the girlfriend of THAT GUY no one likes?

Kick him in the nuts so he'll shut up for a second. Sounds like this guy is really only into one thing, himself. I'd be worried if there CAN be more balance created without a lot of grief and unhappiness first.

U patiently here him, if it beyond tolerance then change him!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in a relationship like this right now. I feel like I know enough about him to write a book. Meanwhile, I can barely ask a question during his story to see if my voice still works. Worse yet, he repeats himself a lot and has a very monotone voice that drags. It has been a long time since I've dated and I am self-admittedly desperate. He was good looking and I craved that closeness only a relationship could offer (not sex). We both agreed to wait before that, thank God! I would have really been messed up if we had done it. I have decided to break up with him today. Thanks to everyone for the advice. I have realized that I deserve someone who values my story because I also have something to say. Wish me luck!

My experience on the first couple of dates is that guys that are nervous don't know what else to do. So I usually tolerate it for a while, but after about the 4th or 5th date if it's still all him and he hasn't started asking me some questions about me, then I'm gone.