But what about when you are engaged in a conversation in a social situation? Can you tolerate that you talk a little and be silent a little without breaking the conversation, especially if there are more than one involved?


I guess posting here has an obsessive element into it. I am tolerating it so far, because it makes me feel I am part of something, and that I might help someone even if I don't help myself. But the idea of leaving is always in my mind. In real life though, I usually choose not to participate, even if I am enthusiastic, because I know it won't end well anyway; like saying undesirable things, or being unappreciated, or disclose personal information or general information that is needless to be brought up. And of course, if not to participate, it is better to withdraw.