I've experienced this many times as the bf in this scenario, with mixed reactions. some people appreciate being guided back to the main discussion trunk, but others feel annoyed that they're stopped from following their tangents wherever they lead, seeming to prefer the latter
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RT @natural_hazard
bf who holds the conversation state in his head so gf can go on as many winding tangents as she wants and always return home ❤️
https://twitter.com/natural_hazard/status/1430521448377028611
I've found this to be a common conversational style among those w/ADHD-like behavior, esp those on the spectrum & prone to getting very excited about things; personally, I find this type of spastic free association rather tiresome & get annoyed if they don't try to stay focused