How To Instantly Be More Liked In Conversations!
📱 “Why You Suck at Talking (and How Your Phone’s Making It Worse)” | Sober Psychology Ep. 34 Finale Short – Tip 2 & 3
Tip 2: Stop Dominating the Conversation Let’s talk facts—even if they hurt. A 2018 study from the Journal of Language and Social Psychology found that people who talk 80% of the time are seen as less likable and less trustworthy. And yeah… I’ve been that guy. If you're the dude at the party rambling about your crypto portfolio while everyone’s scanning for an exit—you are the problem.
🛑 This is not your personal TED Talk. Conversation is a two-way street, not a monologue with a captive audience.
Tip 3: PUT. THE. PHONE. AWAY. There’s a 2020 study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships that found even just having your phone visible during a conversation reduces trust and connection.
Visible. Not using it. Just existing on the table.
So if you’re checking notifications mid-sentence, the message you’re sending is:
“You’re less interesting than my IG feed.”
🥶 Savage? Sure. True? 100%. You’re not listening—you’re just waiting to flex.
So: 📵 Put it down. 🧠 Shut up a little. 👂 Actually listen.
Do that—and suddenly, you're the person people want to talk to.
This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.