Introvertism

What's wrong with you introvert?

Decade after decade new generations of introverts become adult introverts. Of those introverts, many have come out of hiding and have voiced their opinions regarding their introvertism status. 

How do I know this? I am an introvert. My daughter is an extreme introvert. But don't get our condition twisted as if something is wrong with us. Nothing could be farther from the truth about us! She and I both love people and being around them. Yes, we love being around people; however, there are limits to how long we can stand being around groups of people.

Think of an introvert like this, "To explain, I am going to go out on a limb here and say that I believe most adults know their emotional limit when it comes to crowds or even something like house guest who have over-stayed their welcome! We'll, introverts feel this way more frequently!" People tend to mentally drain us far quicker than they do the average person. In order to recharge, we must get far away and recharge.

Introverts are thinkers, educators, nurturers, and more to our loved ones, friends, and even strangers. We cannot help it; we were born this way. You can't change us. And, if you try to change us, you'll be met with an abrupt protest of silence. 

So my friend, if you want to get some where with an introvert, tell that person that you understand how he/she needs space and understanding, and that that's exactly what you're going to give him or her. You'll not insist that they go out to socialize when they've told you, "Not tonight" - maybe this weekend instead. You won't keep talking when you plainly see how exhausted he or she is. Please stop inviting her to parties where there will be lots of people (especially people with little to nothing in common). 

Conclusion: Some of us introverts in the global population are more introverted than others; but we are all introverts non-the-less. We enjoy one-on-one more than big social engagements; I feel this is me for the most part. Maybe I feel this way because I like communicating on a more deeper level and despise shallow relationships. Neither am I in for small talk amongst friends (strangers this behavior is okay). When I am in a crowd, I find that there are too many conversations going on at once; I can't keep up. And, I don't just want to pretend to listen! So, I (we) need you to respect my (our) decision to remain introverted okay! Okay. 

Kenny JayLoaded, my facebook friend, is an introvert and talks about his experience: Visit his fb page