Going Out Or Staying In – The Introvert Dilemma

John

Apr 30

I was reading a diary a few years back and saw this gem. It was around Christmas time of year and I was fatiguing from the festivities.

For me, that is one of the worst times of the year. The fake happy from people who's true nature I know is difficult to take.

As I thought about it, I realized that it is so true. It's really why I don't go to many social events.

I got tired of pretending to be social and/or having a good time, all they while wishing I could leave. Hell, I usually plan leaving before I go.

Most socials are like fakebook posts. Tell as much as you can about yourself to get likes. Conversation is asking others about them and what is important that they would like to talk about. I don't even try and a lot of time I'll just see how long people will talk about themselves and see if I can not say anything. They rarely notice. I won't offer any information unless I think someone truly cares, but that's only if I had to go and I've already got my exit plan in place.

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