This right here is for every introvert out there who is just tired of being thought of as weird. If I were into poetry, I guess I would have probably written this as a poem 🤓🤓
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I am an introvert
My younger sister would always say to me, “If you do not go out, how would you meet people?”
But what if I do not want to meet people? I mean, why should I? When you meet people, they start talking to you. They expect you to participate in the discussion, they expect you to start revealing details about yourself. They expect you to be kind enough to laugh at their jokes even when it is dry. They expect you acknowledge their presence when you pass them on the street. No, I do not want that.
I am an introvert
I am tired of apologizing when I do not pick my calls because I know you are going to try to convince me we should go out. I am tired of trying to explain why the minute I step out, I am counting the hours until I get to go back in. I am tired of thinking of a nice way to tell people to leave me alone. 😒😒
I am an introvert
I am shy and usually give off a different personality when we chat online as compared to when we meet in person. I walk around with my head facing downwards and like to think I am invisible sometimes. I appreciate it when people make efforts to talk to me, although I do not like it very much.
I am an introvert
My mind is always active and thoughts never stop running through. I analyze words and actions critically before responding and this is probably why I am thought of as being slow to react. I have a pretty wild imagination and make up this whole different world inside my head that is exciting and fun, well, at least to me.
I am an introvert
People scare me. I hate social events. Fun for me is staying home all day, listening to good music, watching movies, reading and I am tired of being sorry because you think that is boring.
People conclude I am not an outgoing person or the fun loving type and I am tired of feeling that is a bad thing. When I move into a new environment, I wish I could fast forward to the time to when everyone is familiar with me so they can leave me alone.
I try as much as possible to avoid attracting attention to myself when I am in public. I love being alone even when I am in a crowd. I am very observant about my surroundings and notice every tiny detail. It could be the movement of your legs, the way you talk, your mannerisms. These do not get past me.
I am an introvert
I do not understand why people go on talking for long hours about a particular topic when there is no point and it is not as if there would be any reasonable change or difference our talking about it would cause.🙄🙄
I am an introvert
I am tired of explaining why I do not reply to your messages. They usually start off with small talk and I hate small talk. I most times want to be left alone. Communication sometimes drain me and I just do not want to engage. My social energy is not so much and it gets tiring sometimes when I try to be social.
How do I explain the fact that I enjoy you checking in on me once in a while, but I just do not have the energy to do the same?
Oh, I could be chatty sometimes especially when I am in the mood. But the mood could suddenly go off for no reason and I would go back to being unresponsive. 🙃🙃
But then, I am an introvert
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I can listen to you for hours without saying a word. Trust me, I do not mind those long talks as long as you do not mind me giving you only one worded answers.
I express myself and can communicate better when I am writing.
I am really observant of people’s feelings. This means I hear the message behind every unspoken words and because of this, I can recognize and appreciate the little good efforts people make that they think no one would notice.
I can also tell when certain actions can hurt people and avoid them as much as possible. I know how to bring peace to any situation and am always there being the peacemaker/middleman.
I find it difficult making friends, but when I hold you close to my heart, I can give my life for you and expect nothing in return. Friendships are really important to me even though I do not show it that much.
As for my not wanting to be around people, that is only because being alone helps me to recharge in order to be able to be a better person when I come out.
For us introverts, it is pretty stressful when you have to explain your actions to extroverts out there who think we ought to be more like them. We are pretty awesome in our own way and it is time you all accept that. Please accept us for who we are and stop trying to change us or make us feel bad about ourselves...
Wow, this is what i call poetry, a heart touching one. This is simply telling us that we were created different by God, whether extrovert or introvert we should accept what one is, try to understand that it is how they were created to be.
Example, myself, they always tell me that am a slow poison, it touches my heart because deep inside i know i am not, when i try express or tell them why am like that, i always find it difficult because my shyness won't allow me. Sometimes when i try to live the life of an extrovert, just to please my family and friends, I get tired of it because am not comfortable with that kind of lifestyle.
I later got to understand that, that's how i meant to be.
Thanks for this article, it gives joy to we introverts
I'm so glad you liked it. It's time they stop seeing our actions and behavior as wrong and it is high time we get to live freely as introverts without being called names!
Beautifully written.
from an introvert brother. Cheers
Thanks dear 😆😆
Introverts or extroverts. Everyone should be encouraged to seek foe their areas of strength in life and function therein.
Being an introvert isn't bad, like most people think. Just be yourself... I always advice
Exactly... 👌👌
Be an expert at doing you dear
Thanks darl😘
Great post
Thanks
Awesome write up!
I have a question, is dating a fellow introvert advisable?
Give reasons for your answer pls. 😀
Lol... Actually dating a fellow introvert isn't so bad. Been there, done that. At least, you do not have to explain why you prefer just spending time together indoors, they would just get you.
But the not-so-good aspect is the fact that all your friends would probably start hating you guys, since you no longer want to see them.
lol, I could imagine.
Thanks much.
You're welcome
Good job... Every sentence requires a single answer
Hmm
Yea
As an introvert is safer being an introvert than an extrovert.
An introvert trying to be an extrovert easily mess up things.
Some times we talk off point all because we want to feel among and when we get negative response we are like...am not gonna talk again.
Sometimes when we copy the extrovert we over do things and say am not gonna do that again.
Its safer being an introvert than an extrovert and am not apologizing.
👍👍
Great post
Wow...nice post. You are literally advocating for every other introvert in the world. But the only thing i got is that no temprament is the best so, to understand every temprament will move us all forward. I respect your personality and i know you will respect mine. I was an but now an extrovert. Thanks dearie
You changed from an introvert to an extrovert? How did you manage that?
Great post
Such a great post! I know you started off by saying you weren't into poetry, but amazingly you made it sound almost poetic. I really like your writing style and your message. I am sure many will identify with you and your message. Thanks for sharing it.
Awww...😍😍
Really nice piece...
Thanks
my pleasure....
Bravo!! Introvert here too! Ppl are exhausting!!
They really are sometimes... Thanks
I loved this line. @fejiro I don't think you're boring, you're an amazing person. Love you insanely
Awww baybee...mama loves you too
Preach!
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I'm a self proclaimed "antisocial people person." But after after looking up the proper definition of antisocial, I'm not so sure it's as fitting as I once thought, perhaps I'm and introverted-people person :). I do love engaging and talking to people but have little time for small talk, and have zero interest in popularity. I cherish meaningful and enlightening discussions, but find them nearly impossible to accomplish in group settings. After dealing with people I always need at least a couple of hours to unwind before I am able to finally sleep. So while not fully, in part I understand where you are coming from. :^)
It sounds like you will make a wonderful author. Your empathy and observational skills will serve you well in this endeavor if you wish to pursue it. I wish you a happy and peaceful day.
Thanks @imjustsaying It's time we're just accepted for who we are rather than being labeled the 'odd one out'
Everyone is odd, some are just better at hiding it and wearing masks than others. All people really need in one or two close friends that they can trust completely. Many of those who seem to have heaps of friends don't even have that, this is why they stay so busy. For once they stop, they don't even know who they really are, let alone all those "surface" friends. Thanks for putting this out. it's always good to be able to reflect and see others perspectives. :)
We say no to hiding our true personalities! ✌✌
Oh lord! Felt as if I was reading the story of my life.
Accounts for how you can sense trouble a mile away and avoid it
Exactly!
oh my goodness,thank you so much for this,
Awwww😚😚