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Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Jun 13, 2008 |
Dear Laurie,
Every one of those articles written on introverted people describe me perfectly. I already knew I was introverted but it just confirms the fact.
It seems most people are extroverts and outgoing and that’s just not me no matter how many times I try to be. I was told that using being introverted is an excuse for not being outgoing but I am what I am. Sometimes, people think something is wrong with me because I am not as outgoing as they are and they don't understand it. They usually feel like I need to change who I am in order to fit in and that doesn’t work.
For instance, I don’t always immediately return phone calls or answer the phone period when people call. If I call them back, it's usually on my time when I'm not writing my books (probably another introverted activity). People have been upset with me because I don’t like talking on the phone all the time. It's hard to get extroverts to understand me and it is frustrating at times!
This has affected my dating life. I am a male and most women don’t make the first move. If people talk to me, then I can talk a lot but I don’t usually initiate conversations and it feels uncomfortable to do so. Again, I've tried practicing it but it's not working how I thought it would!
I'm 27 and I still have yet to find a way to cope with my introverted personality. Some guy told me you can unlearn being introverted but I don’t see it...or feel it! I just wanted to get your opinion on this and I'd appreciate your time!
Sincerely,
Mr. Introverted
To Mr Introverted & all the introverts out there, read How to Accept Your Introverted Personality Traits & live happily ever after!