Why I Struggle to Make Friends as an Introvert (and What I’m Doing About It)
I’m learning that silences in conversation aren’t necessarily a bad thing and that not every silence has to be filled.
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Sometimes, it feels like the world doesn’t “get” you — especially if you’re an introvert. But we’re fellow “quiet ones,” so we get it. Here are some of our favorite stories about what it’s like being an introvert.
I’m learning that silences in conversation aren’t necessarily a bad thing and that not every silence has to be filled.
Even though you are on vacation, you still need plenty of time and space alone to recharge.
We internalize this message that something is “wrong” with us for not being more social, and we try to be more like “them” – extroverts.
Reading is a solitary, quiet activity that enables us to recharge anytime, anywhere.
When I was in school, I didn’t know I was an introvert, but what I did know was that I really didn’t want to leave the house.
By using these tips, I can make my social battery last longer and return home with more energy for myself.
Notice an introvert at a party needing some space? Help them make their escape!
Because introverts are happy being alone, we don’t need other people to make plans, enjoy ourselves, or get things done.
Music might be an introvert’s language. It can capture thoughts and feelings too complex to convey in everyday conversation.
As an introvert, I can spend a whole day with just me, myself, and I, and feel absolutely at peace.