I have been told to think of the difference between introverts and extroverts as a difference in the way they charge their metaphorical batteries.
And extrovert charges himself by interacting with other and expend that mental energy when they are alone.
Introverts use up this metaphorical mental energy when they are interacting with others. Introverts can be the life and soul of the party but they need their time alone to recuperate.
I was just going to say this! I think most think of introverts as hermits, and extroverts as party animals, when most people like a bit of both, and the extremes are just exaggerated and false. Introverts like people too usually, and extroverts usually enjoy some me time as well.
The term basically categorizes people by how they recharge- by being alone, or being out.
I'm a lot like you though, OP. i'm bubbly and charming in social situations and at work, not forced. I chit chat with store clerks, and make friends easily. I do prefer to be home with my husband and baby though. I'd skip parties most of the time if I could, chill at home instead. Most of my friends aren't best close friends, though, because i'm not the type to call and make plans. ever.
I never like he "recharging" analogy that much. Because I think both sides "recharge" by being around people or being alone. At the same time, both get tired eventually of each activity. I think the difference is in which is a priority and in which activities makes you get tired faster. An extrovert can be around people having fun for days, but after a long time they also need to "recharge" by being alone. It is the same with me, I like being by myself the whole week, but on weekends I need to meet my friends at least once to feel ok.
Is it normal to be introverted and distant, yet sociable and friendly?
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I have been told to think of the difference between introverts and extroverts as a difference in the way they charge their metaphorical batteries.
And extrovert charges himself by interacting with other and expend that mental energy when they are alone.
Introverts use up this metaphorical mental energy when they are interacting with others. Introverts can be the life and soul of the party but they need their time alone to recuperate.
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I was just going to say this! I think most think of introverts as hermits, and extroverts as party animals, when most people like a bit of both, and the extremes are just exaggerated and false. Introverts like people too usually, and extroverts usually enjoy some me time as well.
The term basically categorizes people by how they recharge- by being alone, or being out.
I'm a lot like you though, OP. i'm bubbly and charming in social situations and at work, not forced. I chit chat with store clerks, and make friends easily. I do prefer to be home with my husband and baby though. I'd skip parties most of the time if I could, chill at home instead. Most of my friends aren't best close friends, though, because i'm not the type to call and make plans. ever.
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I never like he "recharging" analogy that much. Because I think both sides "recharge" by being around people or being alone. At the same time, both get tired eventually of each activity. I think the difference is in which is a priority and in which activities makes you get tired faster. An extrovert can be around people having fun for days, but after a long time they also need to "recharge" by being alone. It is the same with me, I like being by myself the whole week, but on weekends I need to meet my friends at least once to feel ok.