My dad sort of slammed me today while hanging out with his gf because “I don’t talk about myself enough to her” therefore “I’m not engaged.”

I’m an introvert so first of all, I HATE small talk. Second of all, people who only talk about themselves come off as self centered to me. And third, I ask questions ALL OF THE TIME about other people’s lives, and if I can relate I’ll throw a quick story about me here and there. But I’m not one to go on and on about myself.

I’ve never been the most popular person. I do get along very easily with most people, but I’m never anyone’s favorite. I’ve always been insecure about that. If people ask about me of course I’ll talk about myself, I’m just not one to go on and on about myself. I’ve found when I do talk about myself, often times I get talked over.

My question is… Is it important to talk about yourself in conversation? My self esteem was a little bruised after my dad made that comment to me…