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Old 05-15-2009, 06:19 PM
 
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Most introverts have desirs to talk, be in social situations, or put yourselves out there like most extroverts are prone to do. They can be people persons. Introversion doesn't equal shy- it's a determination of how you are energized. Most of the time (not always) an introvert can be around people, socialize, and enjoy the party, but eventually they will need to pull back and be alone, to recover. So to all my fellow introverts in this thread, it's not extroversion you are experiencing, it's probably more comfort in the situation. In the end, most of you agree that after a measure of time, it's time to fall back and be alone. That's introversion.
Have you ever read this piece?

Caring for Your Introvert - The Atlantic (March 2003)

Being an introvert really is being a part of the most misunderstood groups around.
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Old 05-15-2009, 09:39 PM
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Location: MA/NH
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Default Introvert or extrovert?

I was an introvert as a child and through my early 20's. Then I came out of my shell and became very comfortable as a person. I'm not a flaming extrovert, but definitely an extrovert. My mother moving to CA helped a lot with my confidence levels increasing. She's a very dominant personality.
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Old 05-15-2009, 11:56 PM
 
Location: Some place very cold
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I am an introvert. I need and enjoy time alone, but I enjoy being around people, too.

However, the article tends to simplify things by giving people only two categories to belong to: introvert or extrovert. In reality, it's probably more of a continuum with people falling somewhere between the two extremes — Aspergers on one end and narcissists (a.k.a. vampires) on the other.


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Old 05-16-2009, 06:27 AM
 
Location: Bradenton, Florida
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I think I donated that book to the library...

"The Introvert Advantage".
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Old 05-17-2009, 09:48 PM
 
Location: Tucson/Nogales
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I am an introvert. I need and enjoy time alone, but I enjoy being around people, too.


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There's dangers to enjoying too much time alone. You can get spoiled by not having people around to spoil your introverted fun. As I get older, it's gets worse and worse. You not only become a friend to yourself, but a lover to yourself as well and it can be a sure path to exciting selfishness.

Before long, you're even taking your vacations alone.
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Old 05-17-2009, 09:54 PM
 
Location: Tucson
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There's dangers to enjoying too much time alone. You can get spoiled by not having people around to spoil your introverted fun. As I get older, it's gets worse and worse. You not only become a friend to yourself, but a lover to yourself as well and it can be a sure path to exciting selfishness.
True.

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Before long, you're even taking your vacations alone.
Hmm, I was taking them alone in between being married, too.
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Old 05-17-2009, 10:14 PM
 
Location: Tucson/Nogales
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He who travels alone, travels faster.
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Old 05-17-2009, 10:46 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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Have you ever read this piece?

Caring for Your Introvert - The Atlantic (March 2003)

Being an introvert really is being a part of the most misunderstood groups around.
I love this article. I've decided to print it and hand it out to friends/relatives (finally!).
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Old 05-17-2009, 11:25 PM
 
Location: Tucson/Nogales
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Thanks so much for the article, a must-read for annoying extroverts.
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Old 05-18-2009, 12:23 AM
 
Location: Tucson
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He who travels alone, travels faster.
Care to let me know what the destination is?
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