Introvert: I Don’t Want To Go But Please Invite Me

Introvert: I Don’t Want To Go But Please Invite Me

Kids, the year was 2006, I was married, Mormon, and obsessed with cardigans. Since I didn’t grow up Mormon, I didn’t have any close friends in the church. Then one day, like a brick to the face, something happened that made me painfully aware of my friendlessness....
Introversion vs. Social Anxiety – The Real Story

Introversion vs. Social Anxiety – The Real Story

As an introvert, you might have heard this before: “You’re just shy.” A lot of introverts are shy. Some introverts have social anxiety, which is similar to shyness, but more intense. So, you might be wondering, introversion vs. social anxiety – what’s the...
Every Introvert I Spoke To Neglected This

Every Introvert I Spoke To Neglected This

  One of the most surpising introvert problems Like many introverts, I used to be drawn to structured activities because they gave me more control over my social life. They also made me feel like a good little citizen of the planet extrovert. In my teens and...
Is This Really An Introvert’s Wonderland?

Is This Really An Introvert’s Wonderland?

There is a place where introverts feel right at home. It is a wonderland that allows us to experience the world without leaving our house, or even putting on pants. I’m talking, of course, about the Internet. It is thanks to this magical invention that we met. In...
Do Introverts Get Along With Other Introverts?

Do Introverts Get Along With Other Introverts?

Many people have asked me, do introverts get along with other introverts? This might surprise you. A lot of introverts are afraid of other introverts. Okay, maybe “afraid” isn’t exactly the right word. But many of the introverts I hear from are definitely hesitant,...