I Don’t Need Another Materialistic Gift. I Want to Feel Understood.
One of the most prominent ways that this misunderstanding of who I am is made known to me is through the process of giving and receiving gifts.
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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.
One of the most prominent ways that this misunderstanding of who I am is made known to me is through the process of giving and receiving gifts.
When family members get together, they bring all-around discord with them. Am I the only person who thinks this might be a ticking time bomb?
The holidays can be a tough time for introverts. Suddenly there are tons of social events to attend. Can we just get a little alone time, please?
People share everything about themselves online, and as an introvert who values privacy and staying out of the spotlight, that makes me uncomfortable.
Thanksgiving can be a tough time for introverts. We love our families, but this day can be exhausting, because we get drained from socializing.
If you’re an introvert who likes to color, there’s finally a coloring book made for you. Introvert Dreams is a journey through an introvert’s inner world.
Writing can be a lonely venture. Although it hasn’t been proven in a scientific study, I would argue that writers, like myself, are generally introverts.
To really understand an introvert, you have to spend one-on-one time with us. But of course, not when we really need to curl up with a good book alone.
Being a shy introvert can feel like being a walking contradiction. How talkative you are depends on how comfortable you feel around the people you’re with.
Highly sensitive people are hyper-aware of subtleties in their environment. This gives them an incredible advantage, but they also can become overwhelmed.