As an Introvert, I Don’t Like Talking Just for the Sake of Talking
byExtroverts don’t understand why I’m so comfortable with silence. To them, silence is a problem that they have to get rid of.
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.
Extroverts don’t understand why I’m so comfortable with silence. To them, silence is a problem that they have to get rid of.
As a shy introvert, it’s not easy to make close friends, but I’m working on it.
Even though you are on vacation, you still need plenty of time and space alone to recharge.
Being sensitive to an introvert’s feelings — like sensing when they’ve had enough socializing — is just one way to make them feel valued.
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.
Yes, it’s okay — and necessary — to factor in alone time as an introvert on a group trip.
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!