‘Married… With Children’ (The Introvert/Extrovert Edition)
As an introvert married to an extrovert, it can be like a game of Tug of War, each of us trying to pull the other in our direction.
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As an introvert married to an extrovert, it can be like a game of Tug of War, each of us trying to pull the other in our direction.
When dating an extrovert, instead of feeling like you always have to keep up with them, invite them to slow down with you.
As an introvert, knowing the “why” behind your boundaries — like needing to stay in on Friday night so you have energy for the weekend — is key.
When you’re overstimulated, find a mini-escape, like going out to your car for something you “forgot.”
In a society that caters to extroverts, it’s up to us introverts to cultivate rituals in our lives that safeguard our spirit.
We introverts want to give our kids a magical holiday season, but we don’t have to exhaust ourselves in the process.
Parenting can be overstimulating, especially for introverts. Being intentional about what gets your energy is key.
As introverts, it’s important to calm our nervous system, especially during chaos when we can’t step away from our kids.
When you take time for yourself, you finally start enjoying time with your kids and can be the parent you want to be.
A “bare minimum day” is exactly what it sounds like — a day where you decide to do only the bare minimum necessary to get by.