How to Not Hate School PTA Meetings When You’re an Introvert
byGoing to parent-teacher association meetings and volunteering at your kid’s school can seem like torture for an introvert.
Relationships
Introvert Relationships Archive
Even introverts get lonely, and often, the people we’re close to are the most treasured parts of our lives. Below you can browse all of our articles about relationships, including friendship, family, parenting and romance. Or, check out some of our most popular posts about introvert-introvert relationships and dating an introvert.
5 Things to Know About Being Friends With an INFJ
byAre you fortunate to be friends with an INFJ, the rarest Myers-Briggs personality type? Here are five important things you should know about us.
A Letter to My Future Partner: What You Should Know Before Dating This Introvert
byAs an introvert, I need time to open up and show you the real me. Sometimes I overthink and feel anxious, so I’ll need your support.
4 Important Lessons I’ve Learned From My Extroverted Son
byI’ve always felt off-balance in the company of extroverts. Group situations are particularly trying. But my young extroverted son shows me a different way.
I Am Not My Extroverted Sibling, and That’s Okay
byI spent a lot of my life comparing myself to my extroverted brother, but I realize now that I have a lot to offer the world as I carve my own quiet path.
When the Scariest Part of Parenthood Is Socializing With Other Parents
byAs an introvert, the scariest part of parenthood for me is socializing with other parents. But I’m figuring out ways to manage my discomfort.
The Danger of Infatuation, and How Introverts Can Avoid It
byInfatuation comes from an idealization of another person, and it can be especially disheartening for introverts, who live in a world of meaning and ideas.
Why Class Participation Grades Unfairly Punish Introverts
byIntroverts may be capable of deeper insight than many of the extroverts who dominate the discussion — but they often struggle with class participation.
How to Survive Parenthood When You’re an Introvert Who Needs Alone Time
byBy investing a little energy and awareness into ourselves and our families, we can thrive as introverted parents. Here’s how.
Dear Extroverted Friends: I Love You, But I Still Need to Be Alone
byI love being with you, my extroverted friends, but I love being with me more. And I no longer see the sense in apologizing for that.