Introvert fades into background

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Dear IntrovertZone, I am probably the most extreme as far as an introvert. I will go out of my way to not have to initiate a conversation. I feel that the biggest reason for me being an introvert is because I have been shunned by people and have been hurt too many times. An example: [...]

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When extroverts put words in your mouth

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Dear Introvert Zone, Have you ever run into the problem where extroverts “push you around” with what you may be thinking when your still thinking. For instance — if they ask you if you like the red or the blue shirt and then shortly exclaim (or carry on a small conversation) that you probably like [...]

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Introverted Students

This is a guest post by Dr. W. You can find out more about him at the end of the post. In 2010 and 2011 I noticed there were a few students asking for help on how to cope as an introvert in a seemingly extroverted environment. An environment that seems to only value constant [...]

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How can introverts excel at job interviews?

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Dear Introvert Zone, What is the best way to approach job interviews? I’ve always been able to make myself look good on paper. I got professional help putting my resume together, I have excellent writing skills and can write a very good cover letter. The trouble is when I actually have to go to a [...]

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Love between two introverts?

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Dear IntrovertZone, I was wondering if an introvert and an introvert could have a good loving relationship? Or will a relationship for an introvert only work with an extrovert? My therapist tells me introvert/introvert relationships will never work. It’s a stuck relationship. But my gut feels strongly against it. Any advice? Photo credit: katerha

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Introvert with social phobia is sad that she’s missing out

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Dear Introvert Zone, I have a bigger problem than just being introverted, I suffer from a moderate social phobia as well. And to top it all I have a learning disability. This has caused me to become isolated. And at 52 years I still live with my mother, which drives me up the wall. For [...]

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Introverted student often at loose ends on weekends

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I used to be extremely introverted but then I went to boarding school. I am doing much better socially, but I count on structure too much and can’t create my own social opportunities. I have plenty of social opportunities during the week already, but on the weekends it’s really hard and I have no idea [...]

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Reader wonders if this is “hidden” introversion – or ambiversion

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Thanks for a great resource! I’m actually a big proponent of the MBTI and score moderately (~33) as an E. However, in the last 2-3 years I am finding that my needs for recharging time alone have greatly increased. In certain situations where there is a lot of noise and people stimulate me and I [...]

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Introvert finding it hard to allow herself to act naturally – like the introvert she is!

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I finally found out after 36 (!) years that I’m an introvert. I really never understood why I always got so stressed out and exhausted after spending time with other people than my family and closest friends. I always felt that I was a bit weird and a lousy friend when I rather spent some [...]

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Introvert has tried everything to tell boyfriend she needs time to herself!

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Dear IntrovertZone, I am an introvert girl and I’m currently dating an ambivert guy. We’ve been good friends and have quite a lot in common. However, I’ve had a very hard time explaining to him that I really need time to myself. I’ve spoken to him quite thoroughly over the array of wonders that my [...]

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Introverted boyfriend is breaking her heart

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Dear Introvert Zone, I an just about at my wits end… I am an extrovert, though I have some pretty introverted tendencies. The man I started dating 3.5 months ago is an introvert…. so I guess you already know why I’m writing this. I am SO confused, really it’s to the point it has moved [...]

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Reader wonders how to become friends with an introvert

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Dear Introvert Zone, First of all, thak you for all posts here. They have opened my eyes and helped me understand so many things which did not make sense in the past. I would like to befriend someone but it’s been difficult getting through. Based on posts here it seems he in an introvert. My [...]

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