So true. When I'm really enthusiastic, I sometimes catch myself jumping in and cutting someone off. It happens in heated conversations too. I try to catch myself and let the other person speak, but sometimes, it's just a sign that I'm really into the conversation, and it happens in a way that isn't so much of an interruption but an "uhu, uhuh, and, yeah..and.." okay now I'm jumping in type of thing ;)

But I get what you mean. There are conversations when I take point to be self-conscious and listen more intently, especially when the person has something difficult to say. Talking with my Asperger's brother makes me practice this as it takes him a long time to say something.

It's more challenging when others are cutting me off and not letting me speak. When that happens, I tend to cut them off too. And then they get upset that I cut them off. So I let them go on for a while. Then they ask me a question, I start answering, and they cut me off.

I don't hang out with people like that anymore, but sometimes it will happen with a family member.

Listening and understanding what someone is trying to express can help develop strong bonds between people when both are putting in that effort.