i can identify with don somewhat. my son says to me, MOM, MOM, come up for air!! it's so funny and TRUE! having heard this amusing comment i've worked on the fine art of listening. often i need to resist the urge to yap yap. it really helps me focus on calmly enjoying a conversation. i do think it's a form of anxiety for me. like if someone is not talking the silence is deafening.
perhaps ygrec you can discuss this with him in a way that is non-accusatory. i am so grateful my son told me tho my friends did seem to thoroughly enjoy my yap yap, life of the party. but moderation for me must be observed. 
hummmm...hope my comments here are not too wordy.. 
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