Ugh. Yes. One of my friends is someone who always feels she has to be running her mouth.

And two of my parents' oldest friends, both older ladies, are notoriously incessant talkers. It is so exhausting to be with them for any length of time.

My husband occasionally tells me--and I consider this a high compliment--that one of the reasons he loves me is that I know how to be quiet and don't always have to fill empty air time. I think not having to articulate every thought that comes through our head is a good thing, particularly for women. It helps us maintain more control and promote an aura of mystery.