When Your Friend Thinks Life Is a Talent Show

Ever have that one friend who treats every hangout like their personal stage? My friend Lisa is the queen of this. Whether we’re at the park or grabbing tacos, every conversation somehow becomes a highlight reel of her latest drama or wild success. At first, I played along, laughing at her stories and letting her take the spotlight. But after she hijacked my story about learning to surf—just to tell everyone about her epic skydiving trip—I started to feel invisible. So, I decided to flip the script. Instead of trying to keep up, I dove into my own passions—painting, hiking, even attempting to play the ukulele (badly). The more I focused on what made me happy, the less I cared about Lisa’s one-woman show. Turns out, starring in your own life is way more fun than being someone else’s audience. Who would've guessed? 😏🌟 #friendship #selfcare #boundaries