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Beverly Garside

Beverly Garside

Beverly Garside is a graduate of James Madison University and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A retired office worker and life-long aquarium enthusiast, she currently lives in Maryland with her husband, cat, and fish. Her other writings include several novels. Check out her Amazon page for more info.

An introvert stays home over the weekend
Relatable June 24, 2021 June 21, 2021

No, I Don’t Have ‘Plans’ This Weekend (and I’m Perfectly OK With That)

Just because my introverted weekend plans may be different than yours, it doesn’t make them “wrong.”

introverts have a deep conversation
Relatable January 15, 2019 January 15, 2019

Forget Mindless Banter. Let’s Go Deep.

We live in a society that values small talk and banter over meaningful conversation, and masked rituals over genuine connection.

Two introverted children walking outside
Relatable November 7, 2018 October 24, 2018

An Introvert’s Lessons From Elementary School

As a quiet introvert, I was truly baffled by the other kids in my class. I couldn’t understand why they would never stop talking.

IntrovertDear.com college introvert
Stories May 22, 2018 June 5, 2018

Would I Have Been as Successful in College If I Were an Extrovert?

Could I have overcome a lesser high school education, a younger age, and an instinct to socialize at every opportunity if I wasn’t an introvert?

An introvert puts a finger to her mouth to ask someone to be quiet.
Relatable March 29, 2018 August 15, 2018

Why Isn’t Quiet as Much of a Right as Noise?

So there I was, at work trying to concentrate, with a gaggle of coworkers nearby cackling so loud I couldn’t hear myself think.

IntrovertDear.com group projects classroom
Career, Parenting, Relatable, Trending January 31, 2018 August 3, 2018

It’s Time to Change the Way Group Projects Are Handled in the Classroom

Kids would start shouting over each other as they competed for the floor. Unwilling to shout or interrupt, this introvert couldn’t get a word in.

An introvert doesn't make chitchat.
Stories December 26, 2017 August 15, 2018

No, I Don’t Make Chitchat, and I’m Okay With That

I used to push my way into a circle of talkers and try to fake like I was actually participating, all the while wishing I could disappear.

IntrovertDear.com TV introverts
Relatable October 19, 2017 May 31, 2018

It’s Time for Quiet People to Get Their Own TV Channel

In my fantasy world, at least a small sliver of TV provides a counter message.

IntrovertDear.com introvert salesperson shop in peace
Relatable September 11, 2017 June 20, 2018

Salespeople, Please Let This Introvert Shop in Peace

So there I am, in the hell that too many introverts are familiar with. “Friendly” salespeople are demanding to pry me open with a jack-hammer.


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