Adult Life Can Be Lonely, so Here’s How I Build Community as an Introvert
byLike many introverts, I struggled to reach out to old friends or welcome new friends into my life.
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Top Stories About Introvert Friendships
Introverts aren’t always loners. In fact, for many introverts, our friends are one of the most important parts of our lives. But that doesn’t always mean it comes easy. Browse all of our friendship articles below, or check out some of our favorite pieces about the rules for being friends with an introvert, why introverts want friends too, and why introverts need to be especially careful about toxic people.
10 Things INTJs Absolutely Must Have in a Friendship
byINTJs have a reputation for being intelligent and aloof loners, but many of them put a high value on friendship.
7 ‘Weird’ Things My Best Friend and I Do Together Because We’re Introverts
byThis is the reality of an introvert-introvert friendship, in all its amazing, awkward glory.
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.
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.
Dear Friends, I Love You, But I Just Can’t Go Out Tonight. Sincerely, an HSP
byAs a highly sensitive person, I get overstimulated easily, due to my deep processing. Sometimes I can’t handle the noise and crowds at bars or parties.
Is There an Introvert in Your Life? Please Understand These 3 Things
byAs an introvert, I love to spend time with my close friends or family, but it needs to be on my terms in order for it to be comfortable for me.
5 Things Your Introverted Friends Want You to Know
byHere are five things most introverts want you to know about being friends with them — but probably won’t feel comfortable telling you.
13 ‘Rules’ for Being Friends With an Introvert
byIntroverts need friends, too, but we socialize in a very different way than extroverts. That’s why we need some ground rules.
Introverts Want Friends, Too, But We’re Bad at Staying in Touch
byI simply don’t have enough energy to maintain a roaring social life or constant contact through texting and phone calls.