This is what I've struggled with recently. To force yourself to reach out, to me, implies that there's something wrong with being an introvert (or wallflower).

This is what I've struggled with recently. To force yourself to reach out, to me, implies that there's something wrong with being an introvert (or wallflower). I don't like the idea of admitting that such a natural state of being is in any way abnormal or wrong. It always seems like introverts don't mind being in a world of extroverts, they just find methods to cope. Extroverts, though, seem to view introverts as "weird" or "shy", somehow incomplete shells of a person. At least, that's my experience. I never see someone trying to make an extrovert more introverted; but I consistently see the opposite. To answer your question: I do like to reach out, but for different reasons. It seems extroverts want to reach out for the sake of making contact. -- They're OK with just having drinks, games, making small talk, etc. As an introvert, I'd rather go to get some mental engagement. I'd go because there's something I can learn from the meetup or it's a meetup surrounding an interesting activity. It's not about being with people. -- It's about what those people represent [cultures, ideas, insight, knowledge].