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Introvert Traits

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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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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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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ISTJ seeks tips on being a good leader

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Dear Introvert Zone, I’m interested in becoming a leader in my local Masonic Lodge and becoming WM (basically, the leader for one Masonic year). I’m even taking a class–offered by my Lodge–on leadership and being an Excellent Lodge Leader. But the class is based around general leadership skills and tips (delegation, etc). Do you have [...]

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How can this introvert convey his need for alone time without offending a friend?

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Dear Introvert Zone, I have a friend who seems to be completely unaware of my need for alone time. I have tried to convey this but can’t seem to get it through without offending him. I need time to myself to live a happy creative life. Photo credit: damon.garrett

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Should this introvert go to her homecoming dance –

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Will she regret it if she doesn’t? Dear IntrovertZone, I’m an INFP going through high school. For the most part, I’m perfectly content hanging out with friends at Cafes, going to movies, chatting one-on-one, and doing other low key activities like that. I’ve never been a fan of going to football games or school dances. [...]

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How can this introvert show an accurate picture of who she is?

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Dear IntrovertZone, I am a loud and proud introvert (pun completely intended). I need a break when I’m around people for too long, I don’t always know what to say to other people and long for alone time whenever I can get it. But people tend to get me all wrong. They assume I’m shy, [...]

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Do introverts and crowded restaurants mix?

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An introvert submitted this question to see how other introverts feel about being seated very close to other parties at restaurants – so close that every word is audible to others. Am I the only person who doesn’t like being on top of people, for lack of a better term. I always go to restaurants [...]

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This introvert is tired of the mama drama!

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The following was submitted by an introvert whose mother clearly doesn’t understand that being an introvert isn’t a problem to be fixed. Hello my fellow readers, I have been reading this blog for a while and I decided to ask an important question about introversion. I am a proud introvert like many of us here, [...]

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Should she make the first move with this introvert?

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Here’s a question from someone who would really like to date an introvert and wants to know if she should make a move – or if that will run him off forever! Hi, I really like my introverted boss and am not sure how to let him know without scaring him away forever. I did [...]

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This introvert wonders – Do you Like Facebook?

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This introvert would like to hear from other introverts regarding your experiences with Facebook. As a general rule, I’ve been avoiding using Facebook (apart from a fleeting interest as a software developer). I am an intensely private person, and since I have no interest in telling anyone about what I get up to on the [...]

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