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I can relate to this! Except for the “lonely little self-centered world” part. You may be lonely or self-involved, but not because of your good social skills. You’re able to successfully navigate interpersonal situations, unlike your intrusive MIL. She makes life unpleasant for those around her. You don’t. I find most people’s conversation to be of little interest but I can appear interested. I think it’s more polite than looking bored.