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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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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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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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Introverted mother with extroverted son!

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Dear Introvert Zone, I am an introvert with some extroverted tendencies. I have a two and half year old son who is very extroverted. He loves going to creche and being with other kids all day, then comes home and talks and talks. It’s awesome that he talks so much and likes to converse with [...]

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Introvert withdraws, partner can’t reach her

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Dear Introvert Zone, The situation is as follows. We were both in straight marriages and are both moms. We left our marriages and chose this life together. After the initial chemical of being in love became less prevalent she began to “withdraw”. Finding out not long ago that she is an introvert by nature and [...]

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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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Introvert is sick of unsolicited advice

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Dear IntrovertZone, I am a single parent of a little girl and work as a professional. I have a soft generous personality but believe I am quietly courageous – I have to be as a single mum. I am always swamped by people giving me unsolicited advice about every aspect of my life from my [...]

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