10 Signs You're a True Introvert

[@ceilinh6004]

Introverts like fun. We just like different fun. Quiet fun.

[@smilehoya5329]

true

[@EPITHALON]

Yes that is “OUR” type of fun

[@moork561]

Games :>

[@rebeccaanne9863]

Calm fun. Non harmful fun. Take a bike ride in the mountains = yes Rip up the hills with muh massive treads = Um no.

[@EPITHALON]

@@tiagoroberto6887 Yes that “person” is my best friend for example

[@ErezElene]

We like hanging out with people we care about. What we don't like is meaningless interaction.

[@sophiei.9417]

Exactly!

[@envoxity9544]

Yes!!

[@magnoliasegun4994]

Exactly couldn’t have said it better. If I’m around 50 people then it has to be 50 people that I care about and that I can have a decent conversation with :-)

[@deshi597]

Ig social introverts like to do meaningless interaction with people they care abt cuz I do

[@splinterborn]

Genau.

[@ras_alhim]

I don't hate people, I just don't want to see them, talk to them or do things with them.

[@LauraAnne95]

💯 I’m even starting to feel this way about my own family (outside of my household) 😣 I mean of course I love them and care about them, but it’s too draining for me to interact with all of them constantly. In a family where everyone is extroverted, no one understands and a lot of them think I’m ‘rude’ and ‘distant’. Some of them understand, but a lot of them even though I tell them I’m very introverted and simply don’t have nearly the same energy reserves as them, they just don’t take the time to really understand or think about it and just shrug their shoulders and I guess they think I’m ‘weird’ that I don’t constantly want to attend every get-together, party, or even group chat messages . Sigh 😣🤷‍♀️

[@RR4711]

Ras_ AlHim you should also add to your list: I don’t want to hear them chew.

[@isabellecamile7717]

@@LauraAnne95 omg sane, like, I love them, but I don't feel like a need to talk to them, call them or even text them, and just the idea of having to make contact makes me tired

[@mantecada5660]

People is mean

[@dimunnpabebet7040]

@@LauraAnne95 maybe one of the common extrovert people's fault(not all extroverts) is the fact that they don't understand the behaviour or personality of others being different I guess😕

[@ddhqj2023]

I bet all the introverts here, enjoyed the whole covid lockdown event. I sure did! First time in my life that I didn't have to make excuses why I didn't want to participate, join in, meet people. It was great.

[@michaelhughes4466]

No! Introverts are not all the same. I enjoy going to pubs several times a week (even if I may not speak to anyone except the barperson) which in the UK were shut by lockdown. Introversion does not preclude concern about society as a whole as well as ourselves. Lockdown caused appalling damage to the health service, education, and the economy which will take decades to recover from. It empowered authoritarian politicians (notably Matt Hancock in Britain) and killjoy medical panjandrums, and advanced a socialistic outlook that governments can spend unlimited sums to alleviate any hardship. It was the worst disaster since second world war.

[@lnr1002]

I loved it. I hope it happens again.

[@ddhqj2023]

I can be concerned about society from afar. I don't have to rub shoulders with everyone to care. And I think things that will cause worse damage to society and the economy will be continuing automation, the climate crisis and people's disinterest in caring for the earth because it means change and half the population is mortally fearful of change even when it means something better will come as a result. @@michaelhughes4466

[@carolbaskin1857]

@@lnr1002uhhh idk about that people died lol

[@carolbaskin1857]

I wouldn’t say that while I did enjoy being alone , there’s still things I like to do besides sit at home , like going for a walk or going shopping ,getting something to eat , all things u can do and enjoy alone.

[@andrewsyouniverse1870]

People always say introverts need to talk more, nobody says extroverts need to shut up

[@camilalimagalvao3163]

Actually they do

[@howeaa71]

A-men!

[@lindaruss3772]

I may not say it, but I often think others need to “shut up”.

[@jasonwilkerson9497]

I would say they need to check in with themselves more and reflect for a few seconds before they speak. In other words: introvert. 😊

[@pbear7814]

Yes!!!

[@chaoticbreeze6262]

I find it way much easier to interact with strangers rather than acquaintances.

[@KathrinH1997]

I noticed that too. Because there is a chance you will never have to interact with them ever again it is easier

[@ceyx1201]

@@KathrinH1997 right on the spot!

[@chaoticbreeze6262]

@@SeelenTaucher I'd surely listen to this song ❤

[@chaoticbreeze6262]

@@KathrinH1997 yeah exactly, no fear of judgements and no overthinking

[@gavinlesly742]

Ifkr😂

[@elinfelicia382]

My friends think I’m depressed or lonely cuz I shut myself in my house without hanging out with anyone, but little do they know I’m living my best life.

[@brohith1722]

Same situation 😭😭😭

[@nickve777]

My friends are also introverts lmao

[@alexjewett7455]

I'm only really happy being alone. Which is why I don't have any friends.

[@fallex860]

They don't see it throug you point of view, they see it like an extrovert does

[@kissy0k8]

@88 61 feel better 🙏🏾

[@beentherebefore050]

Old introvert who finally retired after 53 years; did a great job, remained diligent, helpful and kind, but this is my truth, I'm absolutely thrilled to stay at home, minding my own business, and shutting the world out; online interaction with very little contact is awesome; just me and my dog living and loving each day

[@kyndalslifeowen6823]

Me too. I retired 5 years ago and I was so drained it took a full year to not be tired and I'm finally feeling less tense. I'm happiest at home with Noone around me. ( I worked in a public setting)

[@natasamladenovic1765]

Every Friday evening I send my daughter to my Mums (they get along so well) for a sleepover and my husband out with his mates. Thats the only thing that prevents me to tape them up and throw them in the shed.

[@valerieladeda]

Wishing you and your beloved dog a sweet and happy retirement! ❤

[@gayanngodfrey2824]

Can’t wait

[@KayBeck-wn5lj]

Your the best.

[@linneav1064]

Sign number 1: Your daily lifestyle is called "Quarantine"

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I was thriving in quarantine I actually sound happy asking people how's their quarantine 🤣

[@_S.D._]

I told my old man I'm crushing thisl quarantine thing. I've been training my whole life for this lol

[@archikiran7156]

True😂

[@martinprochazka3714]

I live a very social life... ...I visit Kaufland once a week to buy my groceries.

[@linneav1064]

@@theoutsiderjess1869 Quarantine has been a blessing for me. Working from home is the best thing EVER.

[@mantecada5660]

The person who created the teamwork at school is the devil

[@destree6348]

Or "Okay everyone, let's go around and share something about yourselves" 😡

[@ronu4hka]

Facts

[@sophiei.9417]

😂. Instructor: “Okay I need you all to divide yourselves into groups of 5 - 6”. Me in my head: “Oh dammit”. #memories

[@jennywight9119]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I either ended doing everything or nothing, nothing in between!

[@jemsagasor6787]

Yeaah. I'll just always wait until someone ask me to join them or wait for the teacher to ask who still got no group.

[@erroreevee1304]

I feel like school makes it seem like its bad to be an introvert... Does anyone else think that?

[@jellycpufi1880]

yeah

[@stephaniesmith1431]

they make introverts feel guilty for wanting to be alone

[@thespider8782]

@@stephaniesmith1431 doesnt work but they try

[@aeinx114]

IKR. In my country we get marks for how much we say and what we say in class and that’s so annoying. Why do I need to speak in class? If I don’t, does that mean I am dumb or what? My grades would be so much better if it would just be my writing marks. I don’t think it’s bad that I like to be silent so why do I need to push myself to do things I feel uncomfortable with... I hate school for that.

[@mdog0657]

My grades were good enough to exempt me from the final quarter of my senior year of high school which thrilled me to no end because I so desperately wanted to get out of that place. I hated being in a classroom.

[@QYoga-PureConsciousness]

I love being an introvert. I really don't want to change that about myself.

[@misteronsepatro7018]

I get drained by social interactions faster when I don't trust people enough. I can talk for hours with my closest friends because they understand me and I trust them

[@reyphobic]

same

[@user-ft7fq4ou4v]

On a similar note, I'm fine with a group I know, with room for maybe one stranger in a medium-sized group. I get really nervous and anxious when I don't know the group dynamic, so either when a large proportion of the group is people I don't know, or if it's a mix of people from different groups which I know/am a part of, because then I have no idea how to behave.

[@aqua_finessa6030]

I'm extremely quiet in large social groups but am more social in small groups. I do not like speaking loud or competing to speak over others.

[@ummesalmatahir6745]

Same

[@Linx9214]

you sound like the rare ambivert

[@kristinestaples7607]

Me: "I'd love to dye my hair a crazy color" Them: "why don't you?" Me: "I dont want people looking at me"😔

[@divinetrouble66]

The worst part of having different hair - people really want to talk to you.

[@kristinestaples7607]

@@divinetrouble66 ugh, no thank you haha

[@Ejaz100]

And talking

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Or worse, touching you! Had that happen before when my hair was a weird color 😬

[@anjagalan6905]

So meee

[@romanmanner]

The Pandemic has been glorious. No holiday parties, no going out, and most of all - listening to the extroverts complain about it.

[@polandball8877]

Not for me. Because the extroverts are still forcing me to go to parties. CRAP.

[@anupreetiboro1352]

I loved spending the last year of my highschool in my house tbh I didn't had to deal with a lot of crappy drama. Plus I got to deal with my own problems without having people breathing down my neck.

[@DoktorSean]

I can't help thinking there might have been ways for you to get out of these parties without needing something as extreme as a global pandemic to happen.

[@Haruka6799]

Ikr the best thing about 2020 you get to be alone

[@romanmanner]

@@DoktorSean True. But no many can argue with "I'd love to go, but this whole pandemic thing...."

[@rana8087]

Stay at home. Work at home. Single for 20 years, i shop at 10pm-2am. I like it to be quiet. That's me.

[@lilaccilla]

I love shopping at night with no one in the stores ! thank you

[@tabbylynn4130]

@@lilaccillaI use delivery and have them leave it on my stoop lol

[@psa722]

Amen to that. On my days off, I rarely go out of the house.

[@fmcg5364]

Either 10pm - 2am or like 6:00am - about 11:00am and I hate when people have to bring their entire families with them everywhere they go

[@dlbma30677]

Hardware stores are the best when they’re empty and you have a question

[@TheKkf1015]

"You don't annoy me. We should talk. But not in person. And rarely. Because if people know you talk to me they might try to talk to me" -one introvert to another

[@heyyyyooooo7777]

Omg yessss

[@lavonnehensley9993]

Absolutely! That happened to me!

[@bobgunner3086]

I love that!

[@safala]

lol.. one of my classmates (when we had to work on a group project) was like wow you’re quite fun online. And then he said ‘hi’ to me the next and I said ‘hi’ and then ignored him.

[@TheRecoveringCreative]

😆😆very accurate

[@pierodidiful]

Sign 11: you prefer to speak to yourself rather than with others.

[@corinnebloom7005]

Yes! That guy in head makes great conversation!

[@marcoagostini7866]

@@corinnebloom7005 Actually, i usually disagree with him and yell at him

[@mimii.002]

I am my own therapist😌

[@shubhashreerath9981]

I'm like that..

[@katiesveganlife3854]

Or to your dog

[@genevievemonk1108]

"introverts don't get engaged in group conversations" - well, everytime i engage, i end up being upset that someone stops listening to me after like 10 seconds or i end up listening to their 10 minute monologue or i give them the 10 minute monologue if they show any will to listen and then i feel embarrassed because i exposed myself

[@ella-ok2wf]

EXACTLY thank you

[@Walklikeaduck111]

So true

[@oruguitamilagrosa5679]

IKR

[@Red_Wright1357]

When I engage in a conversation, they assume that I am mad or upset or trying to argue.

[@fizzydizz3356]

Omg yes...

[@matthewmadden7455]

We have an extremely small group of people we can truly open up to. Usually after YEARS of those people proving they can be trusted to not hurt us.

[@xyzabc-]

“Introverts are low in Extroversion” hmmm i had no idea

[@FrankJames]

lol

[@xyzabc-]

@@FrankJames my life is now complete

[@breeeeeaaathofthewild]

😅mhm.

[@KnightsaysNi]

Ah yes, the floor here is made of floor.

[@areebah8297]

every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes

[@alphalightning11frost91]

"it's not that I'm a genius, it's just that I'm surrounded by idiots" -Technoblade

[@theendfight8360]

That's how I feel in a group project.

[@lukayaroslav9914]

@@theendfight8360 Same. Almost everytime, everyone is clueless and lazy in my group projects. The result is me being the leader despite the fact that I'm an introvert.

[@pangolin1498]

Einstein’s mind is kinda like that lol

[@RosiePosie5000]

*Everyone Liked That.*

[@mochiieekim]

@@theendfight8360 lol😂

[@lauracristina6470]

As a true introvert, I can say sometimes being in a group is better, cause you don't feel pressured to say anything.

[@cicistone]

Yes, exactly.

[@cicistone]

You can survive it, you can even disappear.

[@marlenepetersen6159]

I understand what you mean, but at the same time, i find it easier to get into these deep conversations when talking one to one, i kinda feel lonely in groups, because i'm just there you know not doing much

[@bestasura2777]

I hate it when the group turns their attention to me for opinions or something. :/

[@lauracristina6470]

@@marlenepetersen6159 yeah but sometimes it's kinda awkward for me to talk with some people

[@prashantmishra9367]

I think that the most simple and most agreeable definition of an introvert person can be " a person who is introvert will only involve in a conversation if the conversation is about something in which he has interest or else he would just fade out"

[@psa722]

That is definitely me. I get bored very easily and will bow out of a conversation very quickly. In fact, I will disappear and people will have wondered where I have gone to.

[@prashantmishra9367]

@@psa722 us bro us🤝🤝

[@jeanie8831]

That's called boredom! ❤

[@MadonnaGrogan]

Longer i live more people bore me

[@probablynotasith5355]

Teacher: There are no stupid ideas! Me: No. Just poorly thought out ones.

[@harseik7354]

Who would even think that? Of course stupid ideas exist. That's just... objective.

[@pantlessreactions]

There are no stupid ideas, just stupid people

[@paola7943]

When we stay home with a person we feel at ease with, we can easily behave like extroverts

[@cocobluebellathegermanshep8581]

Exactly

[@foxylady5]

YES

[@Nsquare_01]

No

[@nobody7277]

@@Nsquare_01 and why is that?

[@ashleyhobson1414]

Somewhat, but for me, alone time is still mandatory

[@kurtruizjr.2929]

People think I’m “emotionless”. To that I respond: I have a heart... it’s just on the inside.

[@happypanda3689]

I've been called that too, it's so annoying, that's a great way to respond to it though

[@tonyping2262]

Good one ☝️

[@pleaseletmehavemyprivacy3450]

r/technicallythetruth

[@eddy2298]

My mom always say that to me and it's pretty annoying 🙂

[@pangolin1498]

It is quite literally located on the inside, near the lungs

[@gw7477]

I tried to explain introversion to an extroverted coworker (one time) and explained how I get physically tired in social situations. She immediately replied: "oh, that's not introverted, you must have a mental disorder." I had to talk to HR later about it because I told her she has the attention span of a tennis ball among other things. I've never had a problem being assertive when I'm angry or annoyed at stupid people

[@Oldschool811]

We are smarter than extroverts in general. we analyze and study every moment to be successful, extroverts just live a who gives a sh#t life

[@agentorange153]

And THAT is why it's better to AVOID sharing ANY personal stuff with extroverts!

[@KingsleyIII]

"Oh, that's not introverted; you must have a mental disorder." That is perhaps the most disrespectful slap in the face to not just you, but all introverts. There's nothing quite like trivializing introverts by claiming they're all mentally handicapped.

[@Alystra17]

@@KingsleyIII fr, it makes me so angry. I don’t have any mental disorder, being an introvert isn’t bad, when will extroverts get it?

[@agentorange153]

@@KingsleyIII Personally, if anyone said that to me, I'd report them to HR first!

[@fallex860]

As an introvert, any type of party is like hell. You have to socialize for hours and cannot stare at you phone without looking like you hate the person's party

[@GloboSVK]

As an introvert, why'd you ever go to a party in the first place?

[@fallex860]

@@GloboSVK I was forced to

[@emiliotanadi7358]

Do it but try and look busy or pretend you are taking photos of food.

[@ArthKryst]

True AF

[@helgaioannidis9365]

I usually go to the kitchen and help with the food and dishes when I have to go to a party. It's also helpful to pretend to talk on the phone, to hide on the toilet and to play with present pets or children or find someone who loves talking and will be happy speaking all the time with you just nodding here and then.

[@fyreantz2555]

Introverts unite! By yourself! In your own home!

[@alanmiles9335]

That's very clever! 😂

[@fyreantz2555]

@alanmiles9335 totally copied from someone else, but still funny!

[@SoBlessedByYou]

ROFL 😂so true!!

[@crystinamarie1]

😆

[@Abitibidoug]

And enjoy solitude rather than complain about loneliness.

[@kronolith8556]

*I feel personally attacked every time someone enters my room* *E S P E C I A L L Y if they don’t knock*

[@amberr3662]

I feel ya ✋😔

[@guncec.4612]

And ESPECIALLY E S P E C I A L L Y if they interact with me all of a sudden, while I'm watching or reading something

[@bradenmartinez8699]

Thank God, I thought I was the only one!

[@tonyaberney156]

My pet pea also, and also plans being made for me ,or someone telling someone that I won't mind to do something ,hate that.✌

[@NightWarrior972]

Agreed

[@annelogston]

This resonated so much. I’m the introvert’s introvert - I go at least 4-5 days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone but my pets. I don’t seem to actually have a point at which I become lonely. The COVID pandemic didn’t even faze me in terms of isolation.

[@jintan8112]

Me: My family got invited to a party including me My Family: Gets ready excitedly Also me: Can I just stay at home?

[@SuleymanS009]

This is exactly what I say

[@aseroooooooo]

that is sooo me

[@divinedarkfemininetarotbyt3457]

Literally me now lol

[@dipeshshrestha2564]

@@SuleymanS009 i dont even go to parties no matter how much my family force me

[@SuleymanS009]

@@dipeshshrestha2564 me too even if they force way too much I just don't go l. I prepare my excuses one by one not to go

[@christinemorgan5278]

We are easily drained by other people, don’t tolerate fools easily , often have very few friends. It takes a special person to really relate to us .

[@ritacuartas6695]

It takes an even more special person to not have an irritating presence to us.

[@daniel66weir]

i have NO friends. which i'm happy about. but maybe a few acquaintances for emergency purposes.

[@DaisyCloverbee]

People tend to use 'friend' when I would use 'amiable acquaintance'.

[@daniel66weir]

@@DaisyCloverbee that's more than i'd use. if i didn't need them for maybe emergencies i wouldn't include them.

[@yamil.343]

True true!

[@enigma947]

the whole life of the introverts is a quarantine, and the mask is a total win. no one wants to be recognized outside and be effing forced to interact.

[@exoticpash8823]

we should all be in mib

[@tekknorat]

When everyone die of loneliness, introverts will thrive in this schmandemic

[@dmas7749]

i don't like the mask, not that i won't wear it, and i'm definitely not glad for the pandemic going around, i'm an introvert btw

[@sidneebuffington7594]

Right, i kinda like masks and i “quarantined” before it was cool lol hours of silence is paradise.

[@tekknorat]

@@sidneebuffington7594 I like that Overton's window is open wide.

[@Andyc515]

This is me! Like peace and quiet and having me time i dont go out,just work.

[@chakshitamittal5805]

A bunch of introverts shoved together in a group project without any extrovert is heaven... the work also turns out great

[@goreandhoodies3626]

Yes because we will just figure out what we are going to do and then work on it no talking besides like if 2 of them know each other or something lol

[@EsmeClips]

This never happened to me :(

[@sianais]

I got lucky like that once. Only two emails shared between us, one to divide the roles and the last with the completed project. No facebook, whatsapp, phone number, skype, etc. needed.

[@geensjc]

Omg yes !!!!!!!

[@forest3245]

EXACTLY!

[@user-dg9bs9uc8k]

Introverts are like: "Hey! Look how nice the floor is, should I look at it all the time and not make eye contact with anyone? Yes."

[@briz8858]

Dang that floor is really cool

[@dominguezcharles3069]

Cooler and more better than everyone's lives, btw can I go home? -introvert

[@metalmario00]

I have a lot of trouble keeping eye contact with someone

[@bundream7024]

I felt this on a spiritual level

[@thenameless9947]

@@metalmario00 same i always try to force myself to do it, sometimes it works but mostly it doesn't😅

[@dudasilva7002]

Im literally watching this while in the bathroom during family dinner

[@code5829]

That’s the spot chief

[@tonyping2262]

Nice one 😁😁😁

[@amymikola]

been there ;)

[@leeroyjenkins8448]

Duude Same

[@Dreso87]

Olá duda

[@sylviagerritsen7975]

As a child I preferred being at home…always thought it was because of severe car sickness. Hated crowds…always thought it was from hearing loss it was exhausting trying to follow all the conversations. When I got older hated night clubbing and parties…thought it was my allergy to alcohol. Didn’t realise until I was in my 30’s that I am a true introvert. I love knitting, crochet, reading and diamond art all solo activities. Love the company of my daughter, husband and little dog but still like my alone time every day.

[@ghenulo]

I used to think I was an introvert, but a psychiatrist I saw once told me that I was a schizoid, not an introvert. As a schizoid, I've never been night clubbing or partying (the only time I ever had alcohol was when I drank a cup of eggnog my brother-in-law made; of course, now I'm a vegan, so I don't consume anything containing eggs), and I've never had friends, romantic partners, or a spouse. Also, I take it that introverts are good listeners, where schizoids retreat into our own thoughts when others talk.

[@agentorange153]

@@ghenulo Not necessarily -- not all introverts are good listeners, some do in fact retreat into their own thoughts (in my case, I do so if I find the conversation boring)!

[@psa722]

I absolutely hate crowds. I also don't like people sitting behind me. I have to monitor what is going on around me and be able to make that quick exit if I need to. I have never done parties. If I go, I will be gone in less than ten minutes. I am currently taking care of my mom. In order to get away, I go to work. When I get home from work, it is a quick greeting, ask if she needs anything, and then I isolate myself. I even lock my bedroom door because I don't want interruption. I have a lot of trouble sleeping. If I can get to sleep I want to be able to do so as long as I can so I can function the following day.

[@agentorange153]

@@psa722 I also don't like it when there are people behind me, and I always check my six FREQUENTLY if such is the case -- but that also comes from living in a diverse area, in a small town it's not as scary!

[@fmcg5364]

When I was young thought I was not an introvert because I went to parties, then I realized the parties had a lot of people who really don't notice you if you don't talk and because I was there for the guys, no guys, no fun. Even if it is a small party I have to know everyone there otherwise I am miserable.

[@legrindem-her]

Imagine growing up in a culture where everyone thinks something is wrong with you for being an introvert. Thats my life and i still get questions about why am i the way i am as an adult. I'm just learning to accept that they just have nothing else to say.

[@randomname9291]

Happens to most of us

[@adyan4010]

@@randomname9291 I think at one point, it has happened to ALL INTROVERTS. Not most.

[@tromedl]

Move to Finland. It is more normal here.

[@adyan4010]

@@tromedl oh Id definitely would like to settle there if only I had money

[@kanevivi]

I grew up with only one maybe two friends mosty life. My "friend group" is mostly their friends, or a person and their husband or wife. At most their kids. Families I avoid. My own we all agree we barely have stuff to talk on get the greetings and basic stuff out the way then leave.

[@sum3204]

Extrovert "omg lock down 😱" Introvert "omg lock down 😁🙂😊"

[@deboramalaki6090]

😂😂😂😂🙌🙌🙌

[@fionarahl9399]

So true. So true.

[@orca2964]

Lockdown was cool

[@sum3204]

It is still cool. Working from home no pressure of socialising. You can mute and switch of video during calls. Tell them internet is wonky today and get the ticket to be out of the meeting. Best time ever to be alive for an introvert.. ;)

[@chickyrojas-wiley9418]

Im a introvert i loved lockdown i didn't wanna go back to school

[@keariocabinet8836]

Imagine going to school for 7 hours, and when you get home your parents go "why don't you ever hang out with us?" I just want to sit down, drink my tea, and read in silence. But nOoOo.

[@exoticpash8823]

feel ya bro

[@EverythingTechTime]

And do 5 hours of homework fml

[@dwightschrute4506]

yOu sHouLd sMiLe mOrE

[@coolcatsrthebest4056]

Bruh

[@alicia1636]

Yesssssss

[@amandawright1372]

I am 100% an introvert. I hate being the centre of attention, I don't make friends easy, hate going to social events and am very passive. I would love to be more assertive, but don't like confrontation. I feel comfortable in small groups of people I know well, but hate going to work parties and events and will make excuses not to go if I can.

[@Smartybooklover]

You just described me 😭

[@taylorperry1790]

​@Smartybooklover That's literally me unless I get a bit of time to visit my boyfriend. Nothing wrong with coming home but I can't even stand eating meals at the table because the endless chatter drives me nuts then I have to sleep on the couch every night unless I stay over for a night with my boyfriend. After interactions with him and my family at home I'm always ready to lay down on the couch and rest. It's draining having to deal with it from both houses 😮‍💨

[@ChronosLawliet123]

Being an introvert, I actually enjoy conversations when there's more.than two people, because then I don't have to make the effort of trying avoid awkward silences or trying.to come up with topics.

[@coreyminotaur4218]

It’s been a long time since I’ve had long conversations with a person. But I’ve recently started talking to a someone. It’s fun talking to with them but the long awkward silence makes me think I’m doing something wrong, even though it doesn’t bother the person I’m talking too. Even though we barely know each other, I’ve told her what my personality is like. So maybe it’s her being nice and knowing I’m new to long personal conversations.

[@caronmiles4514]

I felt that to the hurt

[@djantouahmed7319]

Well the secret when it is two of us is that I look the person in the eye and agree with what he/she says with a fake smile that I practiced that makes the person talk more and I don't have too( downside a girl taught I was flirting with her because of that) so I adopted a new strategy I pretend to be sick and have headache

[@yeetasaurusyeet6234]

I like to watch others conversate

[@ThatMagaLife]

Yea, less pressure when other people are involved

[@A51992]

You call it pessimistic, I call it “which route will help me avoid the most amount of people for the longest periods of time”

[@feathersextrafluffy4979]

@Jessica c Uhmm, he’ll have to fork (think) over it to come up with more knife-sharp responses... And dish it out later. And, I am out of cutlery puns... I’ll have to mug over it again:)

[@feathersextrafluffy4979]

@Jessica c Wow, it’s pan-tastic! Now, let me ground for another round, and I will boil and toil and prepare the ultimate recipe for trouble! Such high steaks! Now, can you take the heat or will your turkey turn cold? Come at me, it’s a pun-war! (Anyway, it’s starting to turn in a rap/pun-battle, olive your response, it’s now my pepperoni (favorite;))

[@feathersextrafluffy4979]

@Jessica c Oh, don't annoy the chef cook 'Cause we won't play by the book. Now, you do pack some heat And I've got to con-seed You've got a few (really) good beets Now, lett'uce proceed. Oh, i will fry you some more eggs, Sunny side up! Then knock you down some pegs, Now, buckle up buttercup! Look around, this is my playground! I will serve everyone their just desserts And apply salt to your wound, To keep you on high alert. Wanting more, do you want me to spice things up? Add some more Italian seasoning and basilic. Then pepper, dried oregano and some garlic, So, sugar, I gave you a heads-up only to later blow you up, Under the pressure cooker. I will leave to you the cleanup. These puns are my bread, Water and whipped cream, This is just so supreme! I will thread, Then cut your dough, Leave you to separate the wheat from the chaff, Then oil things through, 'Til you come back for another combo! Now, do you have some more reserve? 'Cause this was just some hors-d'oeuvre, Are you ready for the main meal? Afraid that I took this ship's cheese wheel? Who's your number one now?

[@robgoodsight6216]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@mayaofaolain6769]

Most introverts dont make friends mostly we get adopted by extroverts

[@stephanywinam3643]

I wish an extrovert could adopt me

[@danielignacioveliz4053]

@@stephanywinam3643 nah it's annoying

[@MrParkerman6]

I call that "The Jay and Silent Bob" effect!

[@nivedithamanoharan3898]

😂😂👌👌

[@jeaneljaylamputi2215]

I guess I keep getting adopted by extroverts. Ehh, at least they treat me with food occasionally, all I can say this is how you make friends with me irl. Just give me a free snack and I'll stick around for 2 hours.

[@simplelifedays3692]

Fun is relative. Its not that i dont like fun. My fun is different

[@rosediamond8617]

Even my birthday scares me because people get to talk to me alot and I'm the center of attention for the whole day😩

[@classichorrorenthusiast]

𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 it's just being uncomfortable the whole day

[@SamuelLobo01230]

Because of this I did not celebrate my birthday for 3 years straight

[@SamuelLobo01230]

And I hate when someone calls instead of texting who agrees with me

[@salinspook3642]

There's one time I got angry during my birthday cause they put up a party. Is that bad?

[@leah8894]

It’s just an entirely awkward day. I’ll just take the food and gifts and leave thanks.

[@rachelleredd8803]

The real sign you're an introvert: if you're hiking or taking a walk, hear people on the trail up ahead, and regardless of the direction you were going, you start walking in whatever direction will get you furthest away from them in the shortest amount of time. Or maybe that's just me, idk

[@CreativeForcePro]

Exactly, especially when you are in a bad mood, you go into "GHOST" mode, you simply ignore every freaking creature you encounter, you are too pissed off & it feels like no one will understand your emotional state in that moment so you go into a tactical withdrawal, you just want to get from point A to point B as sneaky as possible.

[@rachelleredd8803]

@@CreativeForcePro yeah, it can sometimes depend on the situation, but overall, if I'm upset or irritated, or just don't want to be there, I won't speak, react or emote until I can have a good hour to myself to sort it out. Which is also how I deal with my social battery draining!

[@living.love.guidance]

It's not just you. Lol

[@just_jelly4980]

i just look at the floor and walk as fast as possible.

[@azcardinalds2360]

Yea like at the store

[@moon_card]

"look who decided to leave their room" triggers my fight or flight response

[@eb1779]

Thought it was only me

[@apentafanta4874]

*immidiately goes back and locks the door*

[@dmeszter9212]

My response: Heh. You thought!

[@leonidas79]

That's is almost everyday and is fucking annoying to hear. Like, I leave my room, but is not my responsability to report to you that I left my room.

[@Philosgamestation]

I literally would not leave my room if the internet connection was good there

[@clairejevron6146]

Yep this is me. In fact I often become unwell after a family visit. Love being alone.

[@YouTubeCity]

10 Signs You're A True Introvert: (For people who are too lazy to watch the video lol) 1. You are rapidly drained by social interaction. 2. You enjoy being alone for long periods of time. 3. You prefer 1-on-1 social situations to being in a group. 4. You prefer to work alone rather than with others. 5. You seem less enthusiastic to others. 6. You don't feel the need to share your thoughts. 7. You spend a long time thinking about decisions. 8. You are easily overstimulated. 9. You tend not to be assertive. 10. You tend to be skeptical or even pessimistic.

[@Stellaris13th]

Nice thank you good sir now I don't need to repeat it I'm a introvert....

[@nicholaswilliams5915]

Yes

[@fauxhuman0]

Is it bad that I have all of these to the extreme? (I took the test and I’m 80% introvert lol)

[@Stellaris13th]

@Breezey Peasy nah it's not don't worry.

[@dehinayadav1111]

Thanks 🤞

[@ZieSpiralOut]

The only one i dont relate to is that introverts prefer one on one interaction. Its true i dont like large groups but i prefer 3-4 people so that the attention isnt constantly in my direction. In college my friends called me ghost because of how quiet i am in person. So when i am around only one other person, its like the most akward thing in the world. Unless we are besties and your used to me hardly speaking....

[@LinniC93]

Agreed! Being at least 3 people takes more pressure off me to not make it awkward

[@neesha901]

That's valid. While when I do want to contribute something to the conversation I wish that it were less people present... But I also sometimes prefer groups so I can just ride out in the back lol

[@sagafabian7592]

yes, was going to comment this! and you can let the other group members play against each other (i mean talking) while you shut off for moments. one on one is intense stuff.

[@fleursdelilas9487]

same here

[@VonsuMoon]

Same, I don't like when I'm in charge of the conversation. In a group of 3/4 people I just nod on wherever they're talking about

[@-r-3656]

Introvert kids who get no alone time during this quarantine, you're not alone. Wait...

[@Hitherto90]

Technically you're right. No paradox here.

[@heyyyyooooo7777]

Lmao

[@breenween093]

wait-

[@tonyping2262]

That was bloody gold l!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@-r-3656]

@@tonyping2262 Thank you. I’ll be here all week.

[@ChristianCaliberNetwork]

Focus on being successful, dont let this get in your way BR.

[@axba9591]

I've never had a problem being an introvert until having a toddler. I love him more than anything but this kid will not stop talking.

[@P.M.P.181]

I had one of those. He liked when i read to him.

[@lisah6787]

Yes! 😂 My daughter doesn't stop talking, ever 😳😂

[@thecausticghoul]

I find this both adorable and highly amusing.

[@I_Think_You_Should_Leave]

“I don’t need friends, they disappoint me.” - From my long lost sister.

[@-csotanypure-5106]

Isn't that a Brandon Rogers quote? 😅

[@maggis0]

'If you expect nothing from somebody, you are never disappointed' - Sylvia Plath

[@voiceofdistortedreason5998]

Truth.

[@maggis0]

@@outrider8569 : 'optimism with a twist'- I like it:) I just call it stoicism perhaps - why would I root my well being in someone else? Well, I'm not a robot, so unfortunately I do get upset with humans at times, but then I tell myself: there is no logic in human behaviour, so don't be disappointed. What did you expect?

[@sunnysal3889]

An optimist is never pleasantly surprised.

[@nishantp2334]

I don't like to be around people because, I get anxiety whenever I talk to someone and I think DON'T SAY ANYTHING STUPID but, than I say something stupid and the whole conversation get's wried

[@yulinana577]

exactly, and i still remember how the embarassement i felt that time tho

[@sawc.ma.bals.]

I have multiple sentences in my head and try to choose what to say and I just combine all of them n make ppl think I'm stupid

[@haileygrant8145]

The conversation isn't the worst part for me, it's what to do DURING the conversation, do look at their eyes?! Do you look at the forehead?! WHERE DO YOU PLACE YOUR HANDS?! HOW INTERESTED IN THE CONVERSATION SHOULD I LOOK?! It honestly sucks

[@yulinana577]

@@haileygrant8145 and at the end, cause we just spent so much time thinking, we almost ruin the conversation and they mostly thought that we aren't fun to talk (i know this cause many times they just didn't involve me to the talk even when i'm right beside them, just like an invisible one) yeah so i spent my lovely time alone haha

[@arise973]

I understand the feeling but ya just can't care what people think

[@Yallaintreadyfosho]

Im a strange introvert! I love to have fun....i just don't need other people to do it! I have gone to amusement parks by myself, and gotten on all the roller coasters by myself and loved it😂!

[@meow-wk4zf]

introverts:*exists* extroverted society:you're so boring,aloof,cold-hearted,weird,why are you so quiet?why are you alone?why aren't you talking to ppl?are you ok?are you sad about something?

[@misterblue3514]

And when you try to be social: "Look who got out of his cave", cut you off after 3 words, talks only about them, ignores you when you try to say something

[@Ice.muffin]

@@misterblue3514 EX-EFFING-ACTLY!!!!!!!!

[@rrabiya.zz006.]

"You _changed_ ", " You're not really an introvert _i know it_ "

[@wayne6931]

Why cant those extroverts just stfu.

[@sc23_gaming5]

We only ask because we care, and the ones that do it to be mean are mean. Beleive it or not, we only invite our introvert friends places so they can have fun too, hence all the questioning

[@shubhankarghoshalroy3605]

Is it weird that this quarantine has the most comfortable phase of my life?

[@notperfectbutstillbeautifu2077]

Oh you're so lucky.. i'm glad to hear that. 😊 It should have been like that to me.. but i have to live with my extrovert relatives who always seek for any form of engagement with people around (including me), have to deal with video calls cause we can't meet in person (offline).. Video calls specially the one in group (involve more than 3people) really overwhelm me. My room used to be my private space to be alone, my comfort zone, but not anymore right now. I still need to adapt thou.

[@shubhankarghoshalroy3605]

@@notperfectbutstillbeautifu2077 Oh, I'm sorry to hear. I hope things will get better.

[@notperfectbutstillbeautifu2077]

@@shubhankarghoshalroy3605 Thankyou. 💜 I think time will make it better i guess. For right now i only lock my room whenever i need to be alone. I let people at home know that i need to be alone in my own space to recharge. 😁 Self care is really essentials in this challenging condition. 😅

[@shubhankarghoshalroy3605]

@@notperfectbutstillbeautifu2077 You worded it perfectly. I guess we introverts are not too keen on camaraderie.

[@prairiehorse6168]

No. I feel guilty telling people that this has been a good year for me. I have hardly left my home. I love not having to make the dreaded small talk at work or social situations.

[@yumeshinoroi2731]

Personally, I like being in a group rather than a one-on-one interaction so I can just keep quiet and let others talk.

[@yumeshinoroi2731]

@Maxine Oh, just nod along and smile. Just a little 'right, right' once in a while. At least that worked for me.

[@danhorna_]

Same, I prefer to be in a group like that when I get tired of talking, other people do it and it does not feel an uncomfortable environment

[@domicent2394]

@Maxine I would just say "I don't like talking very much or I like being quiet."

[@domicent2394]

@Maxine Well, who says I want to talk with them? :D

[@syh478]

I'd rather be at home instead. My preference is: Home+tired pet>home+pet>home>outside on my own>1-3 favourite friends>group>speech

[@amandaegeskovhald8222]

As an introvert, I actually prefer group situations to one on one situations. Because, like you said, in a group I can just retreat and play on my phone and no one will pay any attention to me. It's still draining but I can take a couple of hours of this. But in one on one situations, the other person is LASER focused on YOU. And that absolutely zaps my energy faster than any group gathering. But obviously, I prefer to be completely alone or just with my boyfriend. Alone time is best time, even if it is alone time with my boyfriend :)

[@plexxarbiitch]

When he’s talking about situations that drain you, he’s talking as if you’re actually participating in the convo. Obviously it’s less draining to completely ignore the group of people that’s with you than to talk one on one with someone

[@psa722]

I am the opposite. I like one on one communication. The more people that join in on the conversation, the more nervous I get. After a short time, I lose interest and I leave.

[@ITS-SINS]

I like one on one conversation too and working alone than a group

[@Smartybooklover]

Same. One on one, especially with an adult is so awkward and embarrassing

[@Rommy456]

Imagine needing to talk to people to survive couldn't imagine

[@ethan-nerdva69]

My gf is more extroverted than me,she wants to talk to me constantly,I just sometimes need a break,but that would seem like an asshole move

[@ednaoriakhi-crocker8487]

i only really need to talk with my family to survive since I've been going through some hard times ._.

[@personaltub7199]

It's strange; I feel lonely a lot of the times, but still dread social interaction. It's more so that I want to feel like I am somebody to someone, than actually want to hang out with anyone. A bad cycle to get stuck in- feeling lonely but never feeling like doing anything about it

[@EvilDoppleganger]

I'd have nothing to talk about even to my friends...

[@smthinthisuniverse]

I would die first

[@kriscpp]

Quarantine was one of the best times of my adult life for this introvert. I was so relaxed yet productive and had fun by myself ☺️

[@Kayenne54]

And not ONE PERSON criticized you for sticking to the house, or your own room. the FREEDOM!!!!

[@clairewilliams9416]

@@Kayenne54 Yes, this. Pre pandemic Monday morning at work always started with what did you do at the weekend? and me ending up feeling like I needed to justify staying home. In lockdown I actually felt free to be me.

[@bledsoe2006]

Introverts were probably the only people who actually thrived in the workplace... for a year... then back to boredom and exhaustion in the office

[@dottjohnson2232]

It was the best year of my life!!

[@daisychain3007]

@@bledsoe2006 They actually thrived on being alone at home.

[@hannie.haneul]

My sister is an extrovert while I'm an introvert. She's so pissed about lockdown that she decided to leave our country, while I'm happily cuddling with my cats barely noticing any difference because I've been living the quarantine lifestyle for most of my life 😂

[@keretaman]

So where did she fly to??

[@-zogekusari-3264]

My social anxiety be like: finally a reason to not leave!

[@exoticpash8823]

wow lol >

[@zataha3]

Cat life

[@reicherreinhardtvonkesslri9847]

I was going to say something but then I realized that I was going to be accused of fetishizing an Asian woman's comment, so I won't.

[@fisherkieds6282]

My idea of being social is sitting near people in a coffee shop....without saying anything or making eye contact

[@MythicalKittydog]

This is why group projects in school need to be optional.

[@pierreodendaal6519]

Ikr. 9th grade, Arts class. Group task: A unique, complex, art piece. Basically I had to share the horrible outcome of the art piece. Add to that -20% for "lack of participation"(I got pushed aside every time I built up the confidence to try and share an idea). If I could've worked alone I could've gotten 85%+, but because I "wanted everyone else to do the work", I got 20%.

[@LonelyCinderella123]

Yeah its weird how they always force you to do those. Plus its kinda stupid because most of the time one person ends up doing most of the work anyway

[@mryup6100]

@@LonelyCinderella123 I'd say more like two people

[@dandotvid]

Yep. We had a "quiz game" in history one year. Everyone in teams. Somehow, I was allowed to be by myself. Blew them all out of the water it was hilarious.

[@nickt.2238]

I hated these.

[@artworld7384]

I am not an introvert please I have lots of friends...(imaginary) I talk a lot...(with myself) I take part in lot of activities... (Like overthinking) I even have a best friend...(my dog)

[@EzeDaGreat03]

lol same

[@jabulilemondlane9992]

So me

[@amirsaleem2703]

Yeah the same but don't have a best friend

[@shrii09]

Same bro just the only thing I don't have is a dog and I'm also a single child...🙂🙃

[@hikigaya7790]

now that was a lot of damage

[@Footballnotsaka]

as an introvert, i hate people who say that they're introverted just because they think its 'cute' damn 124 likes, your girl is famous 904 likes now lol

[@ScottishDwarf]

Wait, such thing exist?😂

[@EsmeClips]

And they are usually the one who talks the most.

[@FrybitsThe5th]

Ah, yes.....it happens every time....

[@kunaihanaki]

Chriael Samuil Yup :) They do it for the hype. There's a lot of stereotypes of introverts out - we're so mysterious etc... Many people romanticize introverts too. It's bothersome.

[@ScottishDwarf]

Kunai Hanaki I don’t even know if I should be happy or not to be an introvert. I mean, it feels like a blessing and a curse at the same time

[@rolandomota7771]

As an introvert what confuses me is feeling like I've been talking so much to people and they still tell me that "I don't talk much".

[@wenxiu1276]

hear me out, some introverts would prefer a 3 way conversation, so the other 2 can lead and i can just like... listen...

[@empo3094]

YES

[@gandalf8454]

I was just about to comment about that. I like one on one conversation too but in the 2 or 3 person convos, you can just relax and listen. Takes less energy too.

[@LinniC93]

Yes! A one-on-one conversation puts more pressure on me to keep the conversation going 😬

[@loverofbeautifulthings]

Oh, yes, that third person is a lifesaver! And then I just get to interject a funny comment every once in awhile without having to do all the work of thinking up conversation topics. (ISTJ)

[@lindahamm1940]

YES, YES, YES

[@melodyconte]

Knowing I'm an introvert actually made me MORE assertive because it helped me realize what my boundaries are. It made me more confident and comfortable to reschedule plans, because I needed the time for myself.

[@vectorequilibrium4493]

Awesome! To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom. Labels limit. Your much more. 😁☮️❤️🙏🏻

[@bellamin4549]

Same!

[@katrinalopez4980]

Yep, I don’t feel bad saying no now! Aware of my limits!

[@Xaiquyn]

Same!

[@ajrainbowraz5558]

So I'm like definitely an introvert, but sometimes I can almost fake being and extrovert, depending on the situation and who I'm with

[@Roxst1905]

Same, in work definetly

[@hannie.haneul]

Yup. In college somehow I was elected as student president because people legit thought I was an "eloquent, high-spirited social butterfly" 😐 I can fake being a sociable person but I'll get super drained and have to recharge my social energy by shutting in for days - maybe even weeks.

[@Roxst1905]

@@hannie.haneul same bro samee, but i can say we're not that bad as leader either so, leader social introvert like us exist!

[@M11TS]

Thats me in courses. I thrive when Im surrounded by like-minded people.

[@marvinmartinez3818]

Me too, but I get drained a lot and end sleeping in noon

[@ellieisjustaneditor]

This is so true🤣I am an Introvert. I’d love to spend weeks alone

[@fallex860]

The funny thing is I rarely talk to people, but if it's with my best friend I basically become an extrovert

[@tonyping2262]

Oh yeah, that kinda makes sense

[@nakakena8022]

This is me

[@keicentury6824]

Yes I was looking for the comment that describes me.

[@mariag.8242]

Real conversations can be stimulating; it’s blithering that makes me nuts.

[@dragondude7107]

Yes

[@shannonthejeepgirl]

Human interaction is like going to Disney World, you have to do it one every few years to remind yourself why you don’t do it.

[@faifto6626]

i will quote this till the day i die

[@tonyping2262]

Oof* Ouch🤣😆

[@Elegance2104]

Introverts like to have fun too. Just in a different way such as, enjoying their favorite hobby alone or hanging out with one person at a time.

[@villanelle2.0]

Or a solo trip or making something artistic

[@sophiei.9417]

💯

[@notperfectbutstillbeautifu2077]

Yes, i always enjoys my quality time with my mom & my sister. Both are introverts and we have many similarities..so we relate to each other so much in many ways. They understand me the most , accept all my quirkiness & listen to my silence without need to feel guiltt..so i feel so comfortable to be around them.

[@hidinginyourcloset]

The world likes extroverted fun Us introverts like nerd fun I guess

[@Elegance2104]

@@hidinginyourcloset Not exactly, it just depends on the person and what they like to do for fun.

[@user-1b2g]

As a great philosopher posited: "Hell is other people"

[@ads998]

I think the most frustrating aspect of being an introvert is the false perception others often have that we're unhappy or depressed. I'm frequently asked if I'm "okay" because I spend so much time alone and turn down a lot of invitations to socialise. To be fair, I can imagine and understand how introversion appears from a non-introvert perspective, but I think we need to do more to reassure others we're absolutely fine alone. In fact, we're thriving!

[@dennismclaurin1487]

People can look at my unfortunate situation and know why I'm alone

[@frappuchieno]

My partner cant keep up my introverted-ness. He keeps on asking me if I'm okay bec I'm always quiet and likes to stare directly on the wall for hours. Truth is, I just love my own peacefulness.

[@Dany-rx7rs]

This also happens to me.

[@chisomolisah5401]

My current situation right now.

[@bababoey3916]

Relatable. My family was ready to have a deep talk with me after i was out for 2 hours on my own. I was just sitting in the park, walking around the city and listening to music and appearently im supposed to be with someone despite having no friends anymore lol

[@imunique603]

Proud introvert. I'm excited to be alone after a social gathering even though I only played with dogs.

[@aubriehamm809]

I RELATE SO MUCH

[@bjrntykhelle2892]

I'm sorry, but that's called Avoidant Personality Disorder. You shouldn't associate it or misanthropy into your identity with a term like Introvert

[@randomguy2023]

I’m mostly introverted. Though I raise my voice sometimes and my mom side of my family were extreme extrovert and my father side we barely talk to each other at the table I am mostly introverted

[@kirtu9035]

@Nana 1997 same

[@kirtu9035]

But how ur tired after playing with animals? If there were humans there too then I understand but don’t you thing that’s a bit extreme?

[@leonardgabrielcaburaliv9739]

Me being a introvert only talk to people who can actually make meaningful or worth it conversation who only a few people have as a trait

[@EsmeClips]

Me too, I only talk to a friend that I can have a deep conversation with, we can talk for hours.

[@neonrose89yearsago23]

Yo I feel like I’m weird even with my friends , I’m not a funny person and I feel like the way I socialize with them is weird af, I’m more of a serious person..

[@isabellavasquez5282]

same, i only talk to some of my friends that aren't dry texters and we don't have like "deep conversations" but we just talk about random stuff, we're all really sarcastic so like it is very fun and we can talk for hours but they are the only exception bc irl i hate talking to everyone, talking in person or calling is just so weird, idky i get all nervous when it comes to talking to people

[@neonrose89yearsago23]

Isabella Vásquez I literally can’t talk in person ahah, I just look at you and try to say something

[@acidmineslady5832]

Actually I've come to find that everyone has philosophical, "deep" side, some just hide it better. I'd love to talk to most dudes but I don't have the energy to unpack them and having that immediate connection, that's rare

[@kelseycoyote6576]

Just found this. Excellent video. Books: helping introverts since the 1500s

[@jonhalo9394]

"Enjoy being by themselves for long periods of time" Me: ahhhhh *remembers months of quarantine* best months of my life

[@missyb9526]

Much more fun if you live alone. No other human interaction..ahhhhhh blissh ❤

[@arrietty1619]

Being homeschooled, I’ve been quarantined for 3 years now lol

[@insertunoroginalnamehere6189]

Same bruhh

[@hazee03]

wait wtf people liked quarantine

[@insertunoroginalnamehere6189]

@@hazee03 most introverts liked quarantine because then they would be alone for a loooong time

[@KatrinaAglipay]

I don't mind being alone for long periods of time. I actually enjoy it! But of course I miss hanging out with friends. 💕

[@DiamanteDea]

Same

[@misterblue3514]

Yes. Today I've actualy reached the point when I want to go to school. Like physicaly. Not for long. But I do.

[@francisbacon4363]

I never miss my friend, I find myself to be tiring and draining enough to not want my friend

[@renabarbie7886]

Same I'm not a complete introvert. I'm an ambivert

[@rossittanotere6258]

Totally same here. I can actually make my self happy just by imagining things or just doing nothing.

[@noahsibahi-jackson8757]

I honestly like being an introvert, I have learnt to accept it and embrace it for what it is

[@thunderbirdice]

Me too.

[@pinktion3660]

What’s that hot to do with anything, being an introvert isn’t a damn disorder not everyone wants to be an extrovert

[@ayoubhbouchi5099]

Yeah,friend

[@suja605]

Yeah I think it's high time we normalise ig

[@LegitMoonwalker]

Same

[@martir3499]

Oh yes, you are so correct!!!!!!!!! I love being alone. No problem with that. And when we all were in quarantine its my life as is.

[@KingsleyIII]

I don't think it's that introverts don't like fun. We just don't like random last-second complications to our day when we were looking forward to doing nothing.

[@agentorange153]

Personally, as an introvert, I don't like being cheerful -- it overstimulates me! In fact, when I find myself in a festive environment from which I can't easily escape (e.g. at a party which I couldn't skip for some reason), sometimes I even have to make myself sad on purpose just to keep from becoming drained to less than zero!

[@INKOSK4114]

Amen to that! My sister is an extrovert and she wears me out without speaking! Seriously!

[@hannahs6329]

Re: sharing thoughts - another sign you're an introvert - If you've already expressed a thought to one person (with prompting), you really don't feel like saying it again to another person. You've already said it once to the outside world, now it's time to move on to new thoughts. Extroverts don't seem to mind repeating themselves; a new person means someone who hasn't yet heard that thought, so of course it's worth sharing again for their benefit.

[@thebookworm5048]

I agree, and I often forget that people I tell stuff to might go and share it with others. Like, it was a hard thing for me to say, I hadn't really thought about it as a secret, but that doesn't mean I want you to share it with everyone you know

[@vtv5558]

I HATE repeating myself.

[@leonidas79]

@@thebookworm5048 oh my god that's my mom in a nutshell. She just goes in the life talking with people that she doesn't even know and just tell stuff of mine that I don't care about but still don't want strangers to know and it seems that this concept is alien to her :/

[@musiccer7446]

Probably yes. Except it’s a topic I am really enthusiastic about. If someone asked me about that with genuine curiosity I wouldn’t shut up

[@BubblenutMcMuffin]

Exactly. Now don't make me say it again.

[@yomomma7205]

I love being an introvert. We are honest, trustworthy, genuine people. Love my introverts👊🏿🖤

[@editzz.of.random]

love you

[@imnothing-ln3bj9kn1p]

duh

[@timey.wimey.detector]

You ain’t speaking about me, I’m not so honest

[@fionagregory9147]

That is me.

[@gingerr9004]

We love you too. ❤️‍🩹

[@keithrickson8522]

I am an introvert pilot. There is literally NOTHING I enjoy more than flying a plane, thousands of feet in the air, by myself, talking to no one, to a destination I choose, having lunch alone, and flying back home, by myself 😂

[@silentassassin9730]

Introverts: "I have known you for 20 years but I don't know who you are."

[@Valentino016]

makes sense

[@philcanselmo9436]

Y'all are feel like that? I have aspd. Witch have introvertic traits but for me, my brain saves everything about people. Like my brain is a stockage for people

[@tpstps85]

My friends of 15 years still dont know what gifts to make me.

[@peekyoin8347]

People who knows me thinks they know who I am,they're not observant enough lol

[@thefirely1439]

Fr i have been going to the same church for 18 years with my parents and people have known me for that long but i do not even know their name.

[@nourn07]

"Because that person was loud enough!" I experience this almost every week 😪 I can also add another important point to why introverts tend not to be assertive: Since they like to be alone most of the time, some of them don’t just sit and stare at the wall, they really love to gather information, and love to learn, and the more they learn the more they have doubt about everything, and the more they become skeptical. Because they see how much they still don’t know, and can not do, so they tend to overthink everything and start to get lots of self-doubt.

[@bahmdiggity9577]

Excellent. I myself am one of those information gathering/researcher introverts. I found out that my mother noticed a long time ago that if I start having multiple notebooks lying around, or worse start writing on the walls in chalk, there are multiple big plans a foot. I found that I wasn't quite capable of keeping large ideas separate in just my mind so I compartmentalized with notebooks, made my life much less overwhelming. And I was introverted way before KZbin was even a thought. Here's a weird thing though I've traveled to multiple countries in the world alone, not tour group alone but totally and completely alone where I plan out out everything and rarely have to take anyone else into consideration. It's wonderful! I have to add 4 days of down time for every active day but that may be due to fibro and lupus more than being an introvert. Anyways...

[@SNinjaQK]

@@bahmdiggity9577 i'm gonna guess that you're an intj

[@bahmdiggity9577]

@@SNinjaQK I forget which personality test I took as parts of a college course but it informed me that I was a "mastermind". I see things like they're puzzles. I can start at the beginning and work to the end or I can start with the end result and work backwards, sometimes simultaneously. I have found, through out my years, that most people aren't big picture/end result people. And it still baffles me at times. What are you?

[@SNinjaQK]

@@bahmdiggity9577 I'm an INFJ that likes to do research

[@sanders.3376]

@Nour N I might be jumping conclusions here, but i still give it a try. The trick is do go out there and to do "something". What you do won't be perfect. Probably it will be a mess at the start. But guesse what, that is how everyone starts to exercise "something". Knowledge is no replacement for actual experience. The Problem is not, that you can not do "many things". The problem is, that you think you should be able to do "many things", which in fact you can, but probably not those which make yourself doubt yourself. Assertiveness comes from knowing what you can do and not knowing what you can not do. In fact there are lots of different ways do get things done. Intelligent people tend to think, that they should be able to do a lot just because they are intelligent, but noone gets good at anything without some practice. I know this sounds more trivial, then it is, but if you do not judge yourself for every mistake you make it becomes hell of a lot easier. Being compassionate to YOURSELF(!!!) and others is much stronger, than being judgemental to one another. Maybe you get something out of this xD.

[@serenics]

I think that school just makes it seem like its bad to be an introvert, Does anyone else think that?

[@Artlove8900]

U talking about school my family, relatives classmates all reminded me whole life that something is wrong with me

[@tekknorat]

Yes, they all want everyone to be socially active. 2020-2021 shows them, how bad that demand can be.

[@callnight1441]

doing group projects, holding presentations, forcing students to answer questions aloud, condemning and failling them if they dont do so? yeah...you might be on to something

[@Sara-ck2vn]

I think society in general makes intoverts feel bad for being an introvert.

[@leviackerman9866]

*S.T.O.L.E.N*

[@isaacgraham5727]

I’ve always been an introvert, from a family of introverts. Which definitely had its pluses, because we all understood each other implicitly and were happy going on family vacations to quiet places where we could all hang out and read books most of the tome and not have to interact with strangers. Or even with each other very much, if we didn’t want to. I live in an introvert’s paradise right now, too. I live way up at an altitude of 9000 feet in a tiny unincorporated mountain town, where I share a fairly big house on 2 acres of land with one roommate and four cats. I generally only have to drive down into town to do errands and interact with people every third day or so, since I work from home now:

[@CrazyErzy]

Am I the only one who thinks that cats are the perfect pets for an introvert and dogs for extroverts? If you think about their personalities, they match a lot. 😂

[@acidmineslady5832]

That's why I have cats, yes xD

[@luciavillanueva8277]

I have dogs because I cant have cats. And they are the substitute of people, like my daily dose of activity :)

[@melissasims7720]

Dogs' clinginess stresses me out so yes. I love cats.

[@PBI45]

No, dogs are very much my coping mechanism over cats. Cats never want anything to do with me, and never seen to _care_ about me, but my doggo always loves me

[@clovercaledwych6131]

Yes totally agree! I love animals including dogs but I have a special affinity for cats. When I spend a day “humaning” at work I look forward to returning home to my books and my cat.

[@cottoncandy856]

With strangers I am more like .. „It's so nice to meet you, let's never meet again“

[@huynhatnguyen1583]

maybe they would do the same to you

[@afiqazhd5096]

Same thinking.

[@Kirrori_]

With a stanger i am more like.. *glare.. walks away*

[@klounpound6945]

You actually talk to them. Damn you crazy.

[@luisgabrieldelmo772]

YESH

[@Algotube]

2 HOURS?!?!?! I GET DRAINED BY THE THOUGHT OF SOCIALIZING

[@suyashrahatekar4964]

yeah man

[@reicherreinhardtvonkesslri9847]

Same here, generally within 20 minutes I'm fantasizing about committing Mass homicide.

[@swapnagudla6627]

Yeah me too

[@stormavakin4253]

@@reicherreinhardtvonkesslri9847 lmao

[@judithswarovski3028]

I was in 2 hour zoom meeting this morning. We were 8 people, including the host. She was one of the best hosts/speakers I've ever heard. But the problem is the other teammates were so loud, and she kept calling my name because I was the most quiet one. I physically go dead whenever she calls my name. And my social battery dies everytime I speak. 😭

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

#7, needing time to process things. So true! I never recognized that as an introvert thing, but you're right! One reason I like to work on my own is that I can take my time making a decision.