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Originally Posted by Eleny
I'm a huge people pleaser and find people often walk all over me. I've recently moved into a new house and my new housemate talks ALOT and never listens to me.
This is a recurring pattern in my life (Interestingly, this is the same relationship I have with my dad. He needs a lot of attention and talks a lot, but doesn't ever listen when I talk) but I've had enough.
After my housemate left for work today my head was sore and I felt drained, angry and upset. I can't go on like this but I don't know how to make it stop. I need to put myself first but I also share a space with this girl so will inevitably be spending time with her. What should I do?? Any advice would be great. 
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Have you ever verbalized your need for quiet or an end to conversation? First thing to do would be to find a way to request politely that you're not always open to conversation. AT the point when they ignore your requests is when you can justifiably walk away.