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I Am An Introvert

There Is Nothing Wrong With Being An Introvert

By: thetortoise
Written on March 29th, 2010
Age: 31-35 , Male
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7 responses
  • Margief

    This made me laugh....my best friend is an introvert also, lucky I guess :)

    Dec 26, 2012
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  • loveispatient34

    alot of extroverted people do not understand those that are introverts - they say they are loners which is not true - they say they are anti social which is another fallacy - they are very social people they just like to talk about things that they are interested in

    Nov 30, 2012
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  • caramuchfree

    I lean towards being and introvert and once I had a beautiful friend who was that way as well. We used to do lots of things together, and we were able to sit in silence together without feeling uncomfortable. Unfortunately, she is not around anymore but I will always treasure that friendship.

    Nov 11, 2011
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  • Angelfire0310

    I certainly don't think that introversion is a character flaw. - I have not read that book but I heard about it - it's called "Introvert Power" - maybe you could read it if you are interested - I don't really know what it's about by the title is pretty much self-explanatory.

    Many people actually do not understand the real meaning of the terms "introversion" and

    "extroversion," and it took me good ten years (I had a psychology class in middle school) to understand what these terms really mean. How introverted or extroverted you are is NOT defined by your ability to communicate, being able to establish contacts, having many friends etc. - it is not how well you communicate with others but how much communication you NEED. If you live on an uninhabited island and perfectly happy over there - then you are 100% introverted.

    Needing people, wanting company - these are traits of an extrovert. If you were completely introverted, you would absolutely happy on your own and would not feel lonely -introvert finds a source of energy within himself, he does not need anyone. There are no 100% intro- or 100% extroverted people - some need more company then others but we all need it. Plus, being extroverted does not necessarily mean that you enjoy everyone's company and want to talk about everything. Being extroverted defines just the need to communicate, and nothing else.

    Apr 3, 2011
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  • Redbellie

    This sounds so much like me. I am 60 years old and have been an extreme introvert since day one and have come to enjoy it for the most part. I too love being able to be alone and not be bored,to sit quietly on the periphery of a group of friends and not be included in the mindless boring crap that is tossed about. I have over the years fished , played golf , taken long walks, driven tens of thousands of miles and many other activities alone and never felt like I had missed a thing. Yes thetortoise is right to feel good about it. It's OK.

    Apr 12, 2010
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  • Simplyliving

    lol. I wish I had more friends like me.... Introverted. I enjoy being an introvert. Thank you Tort for showing me that it is OK to be this way & like it. lol



    TZ

    Apr 5, 2010
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  • nurses

    ha ha neither is talking to each other,,,aint that typical

    Mar 31, 2010
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