Are you outsourcing your happiness?
A lot of introverts are proud of their independence. I know I am. And yet we often let other people’s opinions about us affect us deeply. We may have just read three articles about introversion and were reminded that introverts have many gifts (certainly no fewer...Dear extroverts, here’s the worst thing you can say to an introvert
“You need to break out of your shell.” Please, please, please do not say this to an introvert! In case my pleading isn’t enough to make you stop, here are five reasons why you should not say “you need to break out of your shell” to an introvert: 1. This sentence...
Dear extroverts, here’s the best thing you can say to an introvert
I support you. Chances are the introverts in your life are surrounded by people and things telling them what to do, from the noxious “break out of your shell” to the much less insulting advice “just do it” and “seize the day.” They are being instructed up to...How to make friends as an introvert
For many of us, making friends isn’t easy. We’re content to stay at home, by ourselves. And we’re happy like that … most of the time. But there can be times when our solitude begins to feel like a cage. Wanting friends does not mean you aren’t an authentic...
Advice for introvert-introvert relationships
Introvert-introvert relationships might seem like a match made in energy-management heaven, but conflicts can occur. I’ve been in a relationship with another introvert for over ten years. Here’s a few I’ve learned: Be ok with the other person staying...Join the Newsletter
