When They Keep Interrupting You (And It’s Not Just Rudeness)

You’re in the middle of speaking, sharing your thoughts, when suddenly—they cut you off.

Maybe they do it once, maybe twice… but after a while, you notice it’s a pattern.

Not an accident. Not excitement. Not a simple bad habit.

Instead, their interruptions shut you down, redirect the focus to them, and leave you feeling unheard.

This isn’t just frustrating—it’s a red flag. Because sometimes, interruptions aren’t about conversation at all. They’re about control.

Not Every Interruption Is Toxic… But Some Are

Sure, people interrupt for all kinds of reasons:
💬 Excitement – They’re eager to contribute.
💬 Lack of awareness – They don’t realize they’re cutting in.
💬 Insecurity – They worry they won’t get a turn to speak.

But then there’s the other kind—the harmful kind.

The kind where they interrupt you to:

• Shut you down – They don’t want to hear what you have to say.
• Control the conversation – Your voice makes them uncomfortable.
• Make you feel small – They enjoy taking up all the space.
• Manipulate the discussion – They don’t want the truth to come out.

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When Interruption Becomes a Power Play

A one-time interruption is annoying. Constant interruptions, though? They send a message.

What they’re really saying when they cut you off:

• “Your words don’t matter as much as mine.”
• “I’m in charge of this conversation.”
• “I don’t want you to have a voice here.”

When certain people interrupt you a lot, it usually means they're up to something that's not fair or kind.

And if you’ve ever tried calling them out, you probably heard things like:

• “You’re overreacting.”
• “I wasn’t interrupting, I was just adding to the conversation.”
• “Relax, it’s not a big deal.”

It is a big deal. Because after enough of these moments, you start doing something without even realizing it—you stop speaking up.

Your words shrink. Your confidence shrinks. And worst of all—you start wondering if maybe, just maybe, your thoughts weren’t that important to begin with.

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How to Respond to Someone Who Won’t Let You Speak

If you’re dealing with a chronic interrupter, here’s how to take your space back:

Hold Your Ground

Say this: “I wasn’t finished speaking.” or “Let me finish my thought, then I’d love to hear yours.”
Why it works: It’s clear, direct, and doesn’t leave room for debate.

Call It What It Is

Say this: “I’ve noticed you tend to interrupt me a lot—why is that?”
Why it works: It forces them to acknowledge their behavior, rather than brushing it off.

Walk Away When Necessary

Reminder: If someone consistently shuts you down, belittles your thoughts, or dominates conversations, it’s okay to choose silence over their noise.

Some people aren’t interested in a fair conversation—they just want control. And you don’t have to play that game.

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Your Voice Deserves Space

🔹 You are allowed to take up space in conversations.
🔹 You do not have to fight to be heard.
🔹 You don’t owe anyone the comfort of your silence.

If someone can’t handle you speaking up, that’s on them—not you.

And the more you reclaim your voice, the less power they have over it.

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