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How to Live with Introverts (PDF available!)
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Published: 2012-03-20 04:06:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 1232940; Favourites: 14557; Downloads: 6322
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I thought a lot of folks out there could benefit from learning how to with introverted people.I drove my ex crazy by being introverted. He thought that I was being "distant" and "purposely ignoring him as part of a passive-aggressive power play". Here I was just enjoying his company without talking.
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Oh...my gaw! You spelled me out! Well done! 
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This is so wonderful and so true. XD Congrats on the DD! I feel better about being an introvert now. Lol
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I didn't actually know I was an introvert until now, I socialized at school and such but it was more as a distraction from my problems than an actual want to and I used to have a lot of 'friends' that I don't anymore (I have 3, maybe 4 now and had 20+ before). Something my mom and aunt can't understand is how my dad and I will just sit in a room on our computers and be comfortable with each other and qualify it as spending time, where as both of the women mentioned earlier are constantly trying to either get me to spend time with my dad or with them their way (doing things together). I've had far too many instances of my mom getting mad at me because I'm not doing things with her and confused that I don't like when she's not home but don't do things with her when she is. One of the things I REALLY hated about most of my boyfriends was that they'd want to spend every moment possible doing things together and I would get tired of their company and want to be alone, which they wouldn't react well to (they'd come over nearly every day after school until like 10-11 at night and come over at noon on weekends as well as I'd spend lunch at school along with my free period and whenever I'd skip a class with them, one of them went so far as to threaten suicide when I didn't want to spend time with him). I don't think my fiancee is an introvert, because he does want to do things together, but he understands that I don't always want to and doesn't try to push me to; I also only see him once or twice a week, which helps.
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I read this same cartel some time ago... thanks for posting it in DA... cause I feel that most of the artists are introvert people, just like myself... not ALL of them... but many do
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I have to give this to my boyfriend. Maybe then he'll understand why I would rather go home and draw than hang out sometimes.
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Oh, is this where it came from? The introverts of the internet love this infograph.
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People get their energy from food, not people.
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Not true. There are many sources of energy; at least one for each type. The cells of our body get energy to work from food, water and rest. Our minds get energy to operate from rest and inspiration. But we get emotional energy from companionship and solitude. Some of us require more solitude, while others require more companionship. If you tend to get more energy from solitude than from companionship, you are an introvert.
And there is NOTHING wrong with being an introvert. Introversion has its weaknesses, yes, but no more so than extroversion. Introversion also has as many strengths as extroversion. They complement one another. If an introvert and an extrovert can understand one another's energy requirements, they can work in perfect harmony.
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I kinda feel like a rare species of bird, what with all the books and tv specials on introversion. It's kinda weird.
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THANK YOU. As an introvert myself, this is more or less how I feel...
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Isnt introvert also usually person who has autism/asperger's syndrome? Please respond ASAP!
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No, not necessarily. There are extroverted autistics and aspies, too.
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thanks for response!
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I'm autistic and I seem more like an extrovert than anything XD ((But that's just called "being nosy"))
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Nope! Not at all! It is true that those with an autism spectrum disorder are more likely to be introverts, but it does not mean, in any way whatsoever, that most or even many introverts are autistic. Autism affects an estimated 1% of the world, and I can guarantee you there are more introverts in the world than that! Introverts make up between 25% and 51% of the world's population (studies are split, though most agree that extroverts tend to make up the majority, even if just barely). And I have no doubt that there are indeed autistic people among the extroverts (which must be incredibly frustrating for them, considering the energy they crave also overwhelms them).
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Well, are extroverts usually people who spout nonsensical nonsense because they wish to feel less dead inside?
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sometimes those with autism/asperger's syndrome can display introvert qualities but not all introverts have these mental conditions.
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this is why I'm so confused... I'm either an introvert or an aspie or both =x= but it'll take a year before I can see a specialist, as far as I know it could be something entirely different, or both of those plus more...
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just be patient. Sometimes all you need to do is sit in a room by yourself and just evaluate yourself slowly and kindly. This really is the best way to figure out who you are.
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lol, I used to do that all the time, just sitting in my room all alone... with my cat xD I ponder a lot and I'm always learning new things about myself but even more things come up over time, though I've never been able to figure out who I am =/ it's hard to find out where you fit when the only ones around you are family, as well as a ton of other reasons but it would be too much to bring them up(and the fact I`m horrible at recalling lists...)
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Just take it one step at a time and you'll be fine
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What? No, where did you get that silly idea?
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You need to write a children's version of this because no other creature sucks introvert energy like your own kids.
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I'd say "All my true friends are introverts. That is, one."
XD you are so right!
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I always tell people that there's a bubble and I say it real slow and make hand motions to prove my point like, "buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuubbbbllllllllllllllllllllllle."
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I cannot describe how accurate this is
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This is awesome, I love how you portray the subject in this comic so everyone can easily understand it
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I feel like I just watched a surreal nature programme..and it was awesome!
Accurate stuff *polishes my hamster ball*
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That's pretty accurate. I find it pretty annoying when my parents insist on me spending time with them/eating supper with them. If they ask I don't mind so much but I hate feeling forced into it.
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That's a pretty good analysis of it. Pretty much describes how I interact with people.
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That picture with the introverted guy hissing is hilarious.
I enjoyed this
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OMG finally someone gets it!!
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Ha! I love this. It is actually very accurate. Nice comic!
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After reading Jungian's theory, Myers-Brigg's types, and Cognitive function, I can deduce this is a fallacy.
Sorry dude, but just because you think you're an introvert, doesn't mean you have to shun away from society.
This ah.. comic strip might mislead people, but that's just my opinion
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Or, if you like, extroverts are like animals in that they ingest organic matter and turn it into energy. Their energy source is external. Introverts are like plants in that they make their own energy, and must be left alone to collect the ingredients. Their energy source is internal.
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What ? so introverts are autotrophs ? I have never been so wrong in my life
Yes, introversion means to draw energy from within self, but that doesn't necessarily means one can only live with introversion alone. Reading from books means gathering information (or energy) from outside self isn't it? doesn't that means extraversion too?
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Yes, the analogy breaks down, as emotional energy is not the same as cellular energy. But you get the idea. If you're an introvert, you get the majority of your emotional energy from solitude. If you're an extrovert, you get the majority of your emotional energy from other people. That's all it means. No one is 100% introverted or extroverted. And no one's exactly 50/50 (ambiverted). It's just a matter of whether or not people feed you emotionally more than they drain you. For the introvert, people drain us more than they feed us. Fort the extrovert, the inverse is true.
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What makes you think the point of this is to shun society? The point of this is to shun society WHEN WE'RE TIRED! You may call it a fallacy, but the FACT is that when I'm tired, I NEED my time alone! I have many friends who become restless when tired and crave attention. They are extroverts. I am not. While it's true that no one is 100% introverted, extroverted or ambiverted, it's equally true that we all lean toward either introversion or extroversion. To say that our energy needs are a fallacy is like saying that machines with power cords or solar panels aren't really dependent on the wall outlet or the sun for their energy.
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Hmm that's true, energy needs and some other points are right. But I think this post is only about introversion and a little about extraversion. There's more to people's personality than Introverts and extraverts no?
Conversation types are the reason why people drains your energy, not the people themselves. I always find myself lost when people are talking about feelings, small talks, or other people (usually I ran away lol). but spending time with people talking about ideas, concepts, or something I like gives me energy too, so that I can have more to think about when I'm alone. Most extroverts I know do prefer to spend time alone when they're tired, that is why I called it a fallacy I guess.
Also you don't have to capitalize stuff, it makes me think you're yelling XD
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Sorry, I tend to forget that I can use bolding and italics to emphasize what I say. Typing a word in all caps is an easy way to emphasize.
Remember, no one is 100% introverted or extroverted. That's why whenever you run into the descriptions for those personality types, you'll always see phrases like "tend to" and "often" scattered throughout. They are not hard and fast rules. They are not intended to be scientific, but are more of a guideline to understanding people who confuse you. And to understanding yourself. Human nature can't really be quantified. We're just too unpredictable. But that doesn't make knowing your base personality type completely useless.
The MBTi types also make excellent templates for creating original characters.
You strike me as an introverted Analyst (iNtuitive Thinking) temperament, which is probably why this whole categorization thing bugs you. In the NT mind, categories are generally reserved for tangible things we can observe and touch. If it can't be quantified, it shouldn't be categorized (except into the "explore later" or "irrelevant" categories, depending on whether you're in a P mood or a J mood, respectively). I'm a pretty strong INFP, which is why I favor analogies. I like putting things in their own categories, but I also love dumping everything into one pile and playing in it like a kid in autumn leaves, which is why I don't have a problem with categorizing abstract things like human personalities. But no matter how strong we are in our respective base personalities, both of us can switch between different personality types, just as introverts can sometimes be extroverted and vice versa.
For instance, if your base temperament is indeed NT, you are unusually balanced between the T and F, judging from your gallery. Artistry requires feeling, no matter how mathematical your approach to it is. This is because art is impractical and based entirely on abstract concepts (even if a piece is inspired by a tangible concept). It has no physical purpose. Its effect is purely emotional. To a very strong NT, and especially to a judger, art is irrelevant. If I had to guess, I'd say you're an INTP, with a very nice balance between N/S and T/F. You're Sokka, from Avatar: Last Airbender. Except you not only have an appreciation for the arts, but also the skill to carry it off. Ever considered swordsmanship?
Even if I'm wrong about your base personality, I think it's pretty safe to say that you are an introvert, and you are fairly balanced between thinking and feeling (as am I).
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What are you a psychologist? a psychic?
Did you actually read all that (that's a very great effort)
yes it's true I'm an xNTP, and I've quit posting pictures in DA for 2 yrs now maybe
I don't feel the need to draw, or a connection in drawing, so I just kinda fall behind (although I still draw every now and then) And I don't understand abstract paintings and poems, they're just too confusing for me.
Understanding human emotion for me is like a research and needs more observation based on known theory, or experiments. That's why I'm now studying science instead of arts/music, science is just more fascinating for me
It's been fun debating with you, you're very resourceful and open minded
also I get to learn more about people now so thanks
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I'm an Input strength and a writer, so that's why I retain this kind of stuff.
I hope you don't leave art behind completely. You're good at it, and you could easily incorporate it into your scientific pursuits. Plus, drawing is relaxing. A good escape when real life gets to be a bit much.
Good luck in your chosen field.
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