4 Counterintuitive Ways to Befriend an Introvert
The #1 way to befriend an introvert? Never call them.
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The #1 way to befriend an introvert? Never call them.
When dating an extrovert, instead of feeling like you always have to keep up with them, invite them to slow down with you.
Introverts don’t need a huge social circle. We just need a few friends who understand our introversion and want to go deep.
“Why don’t you talk more?” is high up on the list of things not to say to your introverted friend.
When it comes to hosting playdates, having clear boundaries in place is key, like set start and end times.
Although said with the best intentions, this phrase may actually alienate introverts, preventing them from getting the help they need in difficult times.
Socially awkward people have what science calls “spotlighted focus,” which means we have a rich inner life and are often lost in our own thoughts.
For introverts, opening up to someone when dating can be a challenge. But give us some time — it’ll be worth the wait.
Infatuation occurs when you idealize someone, and for introverts — who live in a world of meaning and ideas — it can be particularly disheartening.
Introverts need downtime to recharge their batteries and process their thoughts and emotions — and it’s not personal.