The #1 way to befriend an introvert? Never call them.

“Why don’t you talk more?” is high up on the list of things not to say to your introverted friend.

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.

Although extroverts can be exhausting for introverts, when the right extroverts find the right introverts, it’s magic.

Introverts don’t always avoid groups, especially when that group is a bunch of close friends they feel comfortable with.

Introverts skip to the topics that really matter. With them, there is no having to drone on about the weather.

Introverted friends are the best friends. You can count on them, they “get” you, and they’ll brew a pot of your favorite tea when you’re sad.

These five things will make it more comfortable for introverts to (occasionally) go out and socialize.

Introverts need people around them who understand their vibe, which is why they look for quality in friends, not quantity.

Finding and maintaining friendships is challenging. But it helps that, for introverts, friendships are about quality over quantity.