Psychologytoday iconPsychologytodaySep 14, 2026

Winning the Conversation, Losing the Connection

When conversation becomes a competition to impress each other, both partners end up feeling the opposite—unimpressed and frustrated.

Winning the Conversation, Losing the Connection

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When conversation becomes a competition to impress each other, both partners end up feeling the opposite—unimpressed and frustrated.

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When conversation becomes a competition to impress each other, both partners end up feeling the opposite—unimpressed and frustrated.

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