> The solution can simply be “get better at extroversion.” I agree completely as a former shut-in. I just forced myself to be as extroverted as possible for a

> The solution can simply be “get better at extroversion.” I agree completely as a former shut-in. I just forced myself to be as extroverted as possible for a while until it came more naturally. I still prefer to be an introvert and have a 'social battery' limit but now I actually understand socialization and can start/direct conversations for my own goals/enjoyment. It was difficult in the beginning but I just thought a lot about the words I and others used: how they were delivered, and the underlying motivation behind them (even if it was trivial small talk).