I Am An Introvert

Facts About Introverts

THEY RECHARGE BY BEING ALONE

One of the most important facts about introverts everyone should know is the fact that they recharge by being alone. They don’t hate people or social gatherings but, once in a while, they need some alone time to charge up again. They don’t mean to be rude by declining your invitation to go out, they just require a little “me time”, so they can feel better again. While, extroverts recharge by being around other people because they feel drained by being alone for too long, introverts are exactly the opposite and they prefer solitude sometimes.

SILENCE IS OKAY

Most introverts do not hate small talk; they just think that it puts a barrier between people because they don’t have the chance of getting to know each other better. So, if you notice an introvert being alone or simply being silent, that doesn’t mean there's something wrong with them or that you did something that upset them. They just like to process things and they can’t do that in a busy environment. Also, this is good thing because this means that they feel relaxed and comfortable in your company, so most times, silence really is okay.

THEY HAVE FEWER FRIENDS

Introverts often prefer quality over quantity and that’s why they tend to have fewer friends, but their relationships are deeper. So, this means that they don’t go to parties to meet new people; they just go there to hang out with their friends and enjoy their company. Also, that doesn’t mean that they don’t have fun; they just feel more comfortable this way. A lot of introverts thrive in the online world, since online communication gives them more time to reflect on what they have to say.

THEY PREFER PEOPLE, NOT CROWDS

One of the most well-known myths about introverts is the fact that they hate people, but this statement couldn’t be more false. Most introverts find people fascinating and they prefer them individually or in small groups than in crowds. They really like and they even take the time to discover a person and that’s why, they don’t like small-talk because they hate the barrier it creates between people. Also, parties or any other type of social gathering drains them of all their energy, so please understand if they need to leave a little early. It doesn’t mean that they haven’t had a fun time; they just feel tired and need to recharge for the next day.