How to Socialize With Fellow Parents When You’re an Introvert
Not only are we supposed to teach our kids how to make friends, but then we have to make friends with these kids’ parents. Who knew?
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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.
Not only are we supposed to teach our kids how to make friends, but then we have to make friends with these kids’ parents. Who knew?
If your friends cross your boundaries or make you feel undervalued, you’re not being “too sensitive” for feeling hurt.
To help our sensitive and introverted kids soothe their strong emotions, we must start with ourselves.
I learned that you have to be proactive. It’s not enough to sit back and wait for your extroverted child to come to you.
Instead of wishing your introverted child was more extroverted, try recognizing their quiet happiness when you see it.
Introverts are often misunderstood by their extroverted partners because they have different needs in a relationship.
As an introverted or sensitive parent, supporting yourself is the first step toward supporting your family.
As a highly sensitive introvert myself, it’s hard for me not to absorb my teen’s restless energy or to jump in with constant help and advice.
If you’re friends with an introvert, know that we’d rather have one tiny moment of real connection over hours of polite chitchat.
Extroverts enjoy going along for the ride. I only have to mention wanting to visit a certain place, and my extroverted husband will make it happen.