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It's articles like this that genuinely make me wonder if I'm a weirdo because I actually prefer to be alone when at all possible. And I like people! I have no
by Baeocystin 10y ago
It's articles like this that genuinely make me wonder if I'm a weirdo because I actually prefer to be alone when at all possible.
And I like people! I have no trouble engaging in small talk while getting to know new folks. But man, they wear me out. Even ones I love. At the end of the day, I need aloneness if I'm going to recharge for tomorrow's challenges.
- ffwd 10y agoSort of anecdotally, I think the big difference is whether it's voluntary or involuntary aloneness. Even the difference between 1 person and 0 persons to just call/talk to is huge
- remir 10y agoSame for me. I think small talk is draining because it lacks authenticity and the possibility of a real exchange that allows both party to understand themselves better.
- enraged_camel 10y agoThat's the very definition of introversion, and it's perfectly OK. But even introverts need some social interaction.
- soroso 10y agoThey do, but not the same type or intensity of extroverts. That's another facet of what I call "extrovert's dictatorship". Extroverts just assume that their way of doing social interaction is the healthy and correct one.
- johndoez 10y agoSimilar introvert here. Open plan offices destroy me. It's a balancing act, not being too isolated so you get depressed, but having your own space really matters