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Honest Truths About Being an Introvert
Introverts are often misunderstood. Many people think that introverts are antisocial or shy. In reality, there is nothing wrong with being an introvert — it’s a typical personality type, and many fall into this category. If you think you’re an introvert or want to know what it means to be one, keep reading.
Introverts do not hate people.
Introverts need time alone to recharge. Introverts do not hate people; they prefer to go off on their own sometimes and spend time doing things that interest them. They can be very shy or quiet, but they are not necessarily so. They typically enjoy a more calm and mellow flow and lifestyle.
Introverts are often misunderstood by those who don’t understand them well enough to recognize their essential personality traits or how their brains work differently than others.
For example, they may appear shy or quiet because they are filtering out unnecessary stimuli and processing information differently than people who aren’t introverted (i.e., extroverted). This means an introvert might seem like they’re ignoring you while just trying to make sense of what you’re saying instead of being rude and speaking just to speak.
