Life is full of binaries: male or female, young or old, introvert or extrovert. It’s quite interesting how people can either be an introvert or extrovert. There can be a mix of both, but one will always be your natural state. We all know extroverts are outgoing, easily approachable, friendly and pretty much out there. We also know introverts are the opposite of that: quiet, shy and reserved. Many people misunderstand what it is like to be an introvert, and the struggles associated with it. I cannot even quickly count how many times I have been misunderstood because I am an introvert.
Being an introvert means preferring to be alone and to yourself—well not exactly. In social situations, we introverts have a hard time being outgoing and starting conversations with people, so we usually just stay where we are and observe from afar. We would much rather prefer people come to us and start a conversation.
As an introvert, I have had many people misunderstand me, which leads to people blaming me for feeling the way I am. I can definitely say that it is hard to deal with that and the “consequences” of being introverted. Nevertheless, introverts can be some of the best people to get to know. Once you get to know us, you find out that we are outgoing, wild, spunky and spontaneous. So for all the extroverts out there, try to understand the point of view of introverts, because they are great people. And for my fellow introverts out there, you are perfect just the way you are. Being an introvert is not so bad after all.
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