Good for you, Anne. I’m impressed you were able to adapt your natural style. Sounds like it’s paying dividends in your relationship. 🙂

I have been in a relationship with an introvert for a year and a half. Admittedly it’s been tough. Because I am an extrovert It’s taken me months to understand his needs. It’s only because he tells me how and what he feels that I am beginning to understand him. I’ve always been attracted to reserved men. But I am now beginning to understand that what I love about them also requires a change of attitude and how I deal with them. I have become a much quieter and Silent Partner as a result. Surprisingly I find that I love this way of being with him. I see how he blossoms when given the time to be alone in his thoughts and projects. He Then comes to me ready and willing to please me By doing whatever I want. Touching often replaces words. We sit in bed each reading our own books all the while legs entwined playing footsies.It’s a special language between us.Friends often don’t understand what draws us to each other. It’s hard to explain him and all I can say is that there are things about him that only I as an intimate know,see, and understand. I feel privileged to be in that position. It’s not important to me that others see how wonderful he is.

That’s great, Carson! I’m happy for you. It’s so nice to live with someone who shares your preferences and has an appreciation for quiet. Thanks for sharing!

That’s awesome, Liz! Your marriage sounds stellar as well! Thanks, and you too!

It’s definitely nice to be married to someone who appreciates you for who you are. I totally agree, Nessie. Explaining what it’s like to be an introvert to a extroverted spouse is no easy feat. I have, however, seen some pretty cool examples of introvert-extrovert marriages where the extrovert appreciates and recognizes the needs and gifts of the introvert spouse, but that appreciation takes time to develop for sure! Thanks for your kind words!