Being talked at rather than talked with

These are not moaning negativity conversations, KatyK, just one sided conversations where I would feel bad mannered if I interrupted just to hear my own voice.

"That's nice dear. My turn now!" ?

I have friend who does this. You start a conversation and then she takes over, talking about all her experiences (and she's always done whatever it is you're talking about and is an expert). She's on her own a lot, so probably appreciates the chance to talk. I usually just switch off mentally, try to nod/grunt/agree in the right places and wait for a chance to leave!

There are similar posts on the 'moaning negativity' thread re people talking 'at' us.

Both do it most of the time, now I think about it. Conversations with them are just general, no advice needed. I'm the type of person who has never really "put my oar" in, so I tend to just make the usual noises and let them speak. Don't know why, it really annoyed me today, but I'd like a strategy!

This rather depends on whether the close family members do this all the time, or it was a one off?
Did they really need you to listen and maybe advise?
If it was your adult children, (and they never ask about you)
Just go ahead and tell them about your day.