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For the longest time I thought I was a loner and an introvert... until I found the right people. I'm still enjoying me time more than average, but at least I kn
by radu_floricica 6y ago
For the longest time I thought I was a loner and an introvert... until I found the right people. I'm still enjoying me time more than average, but at least I know I don't have to "train" to socialize - I just have to find people I click with. And yes, it can take the longest time to get there, and it can happen in the unlikeliest of places.
- qfqefh 6y agoThe least likely of places is in my apartment during a pandemic, but I'll move to a larger city after it ends where there will be more opportunities in general, and with others with similar interests in particular.
- tartoran 6y agoIt’s important to find a tribe of likeminded people, it makes us a lot more acceptable of ourselves and socializing with them is no effort whatsoever. Ultimately we all need to fit in, no matter how small the group is
- stevesearer 6y agoI’ve found it helpful to divide being shy and being an introvert into two different buckets though they share some similarities. The introvert classification helps me know how I best recharge my batteries: alone time where I can process my thoughts. Shyness seems to be more tied to fear of how other people will reach to something I do or say, making it feel like it is better to just not interact. Shyness / fear feels like something I can work on; I was a waiter for a while and that really helped me in this regard. Introvert feels more like something to be in tune with regarding how to recharge when you feel depleted.