I've interacted with some acquaintances recently who are friendly enough to engage in conversation, but they seem to be kinda self absorbed. They have no problem going on and on about themselves. But the second I add to the conversation with my own thoughts or experiences, I feel discounted because they'll ignore what I said or just quickly acknowledge it and continue.
The only input they seem to like from me in these conversations are questions about them or reactions to make them feel like good storytellers.
When they finally finish their line of thought, I can finally speak whatever's on my mind but I feel so clearly the difference in energy level. Since the conversation is no longer about them I can see the lack of enthusiasm as they listen to me talk and i feel dismayed by the low effort input.
Seriously, how do these people make friends? And if I wanted to be friends with them, how would I not feel like just a conversation prop to them?