Being anintrovertis both a blessing and a curse.
On one hand, it’s pretty cool that you recharge best when you’re alone.
Being comfortable with solo time is an undervalued skill.
You spend a ton of time Googling about the realities of being an introvert.
Other introverts feel it, too!
You come up with several solid excuses for turning down invitations.
As cool as it is that you’re embracing your true personality, some people won’t always understand.
Honesty is obviously always the best policy, but as an introvert that can be easier said than done.
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3.
You show your true colors in online dating profiles.
No more masking them with statements that make it seem like you’re always out and about!
You start to consider traveling alone.
You stop forcing yourself to go out to bars.
Many people find that they have qualities from both ends of the spectrum.
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6.
You become much more charming.
Both of those things can ratchet yourcharmfactor up a few notches.
You feel bummed because sometimes it seems like being an extrovert is better.
The good thing is that the benefits of being introverted can far outweigh the negatives.
You start putting your phone on silent more often.
Technology is amazing, but it can also make it feel like you’re nevertrulyalone.
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9.
You’ll have to deal with a few guilt trips.
It’s another one of the rare drawbacks of living your best introverted life.
Just remember that it comes from a place of love!
Try scheduling a future date so they know you’re not trying to blow them off.
You bond so much with your introverted friends.
Yup, loving alone time can actually bring you closer to other people.
And you’ll know you really love someone when you want them around more than anyone else.
The perfect night for an introvert:
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