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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: 1232935; 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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Thank you for making this! I now know that I kinda am an introvert.
So thanks! ^^
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You're welcome! Glad to help you!
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I can really relate to this . :,D
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lol so true!
I love the part on how to interact with an introvert;
"if you have important/interesting news to mention, mention it.... then go back to what you were doing... now the introvert know that you are friendly and open to interaction." and its the same thing vice versa. I dont talk to you unless I have something to say. I don't want to be a bother...
I do appreciate their company! stop going away!
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love-to-draw Come here my dear introvert!
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Isn't it ; D
I remember you talked about these kind of things not to long ago.
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Yeah, it's a subject I've been kinda into lately
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Yeah, it's a subject I've been kinda into lately
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+1
personally I'm not a 'true' introvert, but my autism does kinda hinder my social interactions (and forced interactions cost me a bucket load of energy).
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Most think introverted people are just shy, and that kind of annoys me because -being introverted myself- i always get one of those "energy predators" behind me, telling me how to live my life, giving me advice or trying to get me out of the hamster ball, as if those people have some kind of moral highground.
Situations like that evidence one interesting phenomenon...the more introverted you are, the more -unintentionally- "charismatic" you get. People start getting interested in your opinion, trying to befriend you or making you a fountain of memes of sort...wich is fine by me, being introverted is no excuse for being cranky 
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I'm introvert - I used to be shy, but I've overcome it. People would never expect me to be introvert when meeting me, but the truth is that social events are still straining to me and I prefer doing something with close friends at home (like drawin, playing games, chatting, watching movies) over going out partying in a place with a lot of unknown faces.
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Why you give secrets away? We come in peace and still you do this. Why? Now my people are in danger of predators... oh well, at least there will be less people around... never mind, carry on.
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Wow, love this. So true! I want a real hamster ball :<
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It's weird, because I've always been an introvert, and I've heard introversion explained in objective, non-judgmental terms before, but this is actually one of the most elucidating discussions I've seen of the topic. It actually does seem to describe what it is that I experience when interacting (or not interacting) with people.
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I punched a hole through my screen where the favourites button was. I hope you're happy.
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I know this feeling, but then I also know people who are even more introverted than I am. ^^" Sometimes it is very hard and you ask yourself: "Why can't I be a little more extroverted...?" But then you get a book and lose yourself in it and forget about it... for the moment. The thought always comes back, though. Sneaking in when you don't except it and then stabbing you in the back. ^^ Nasty thought. Go away.
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I found this on the net a while ago and loved it so glad to find it here!
I'm tempted to send it to everyone I know, so they can finally understand why I never want to go anywhere/do anything/see anyone
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i say this as an introverted person:
i fucking hate the philosophy that we're fragile little butterflies who need to be babied. introverts are not a fucking minority. it's just a personality type.
i also hate how much the internet glorifies it. it's not fucking fun or cute or whatever. my social anxiety has made it hard for me to maintain healthy relationships with people. it's not something i like about myself.
also, introversion is not a permanent thing for everybody. different people are introverts for different reasons. some people are just shy, others experienced abuse. the reality is that sometimes, letting people shut themselves up and hide from the world only makes it worse. other times, it's best to just give people space. it's different for everybody.
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I think there's a big difference between shy and introverted.
My little sister is very introverted and needs loads of alonetime to recharge energy. Still she's pretty straight fowards when you talk to her and she's not what you would call a shy person.
it's just that after she met with friends she needs a weekend with just her and books to regain that energy. it doesn't make her socially incompartible or reserved... in contrary, she's the first to stand up for her opinion.
it's nothing good or bad, it is, just as you said, one personality type among others.. .it's just that the modern media tell us all the time, that it is not okay to actually not prefer the company at some times. You have to be contactable all the time, even on the toilet.
While at the same time close family ties (which are great to learn social skills by the why, even whe the family is annoying sometimes) get fewer and with this "secure"social contact is getting less.
the contact with strangers is much more straining and stressful, than contact with people you know enough to know how they will act. this is even stressful for people that are not "born" as introverts, so they act like introvert, while they aren't.
I think it is not about the surroundings considering, but more about knowing yourself (when you're an introvert) and plan braks in your daily life so that you can manage it without being burned-out. But also about selfreflection and kicking yourself in the butt sometimes,to not be too secluded, since acting socially adequate also needs a bit of training and you'll get awkward and it's more likely that you feel insecure in a situation that you didn't train than in one that happens everyday to you.
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i agreed with most everything except, "modern media tell us all the time, that it is not okay to actually not prefer company".
i'm not so sure about how much i would agree with that. introverts, especially on social media, are treated like special little unicorns who are mysterious and cute. mainsteam media fearmongers and teaches people to fear strangers and other people entirely because they might be rapists or murderers or terrorists. it'a more socially acceptable to hole up in your house all the time than it ever has been. if anything, people are encouraged to be introverted.
never once have i heard someone say, "man, i hate people who keep to themselves. god, what assholes", but i definitely have heard people (especially on tumblr) say, "i hate strangers who try to make conversation with you. i hate small talk. i hate when my fucking relatives call me."
middle ground is always your best bet. that's what i try to strive for. yeah, interacting with other people is hard for me, but i don't want people to fade out of my life, so i cope. on the whole, though, i do agree with you.
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We introverts do have issues with people being attracted to us... I mean, we don't exactly have magnetic personalities...
Sorry about the pun... >.>
But this is an entirely true comic.
(why cant i have a real giant hamster ball to keep people away D: )
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I'm an introvert
and this makes sense
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Story of my life...
So very true. Introverts seem to attract...or maybe that's crazy.
Anyways, AMAZING and true! I hope extroverts will read it, but they actually annoy me most of the time.
I love the 'come out!' then 'HISSS' because I have a friend who will actually hiss lol!
BEAUTIFUL!
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thats me your talking about 
sooo creepy.
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well that is a very true and easy way to put things !
For sure, being an introverted is heck of complicated sometimes (being one myself, I sure know the feeling)
Thanks again for doing this little explanative comic ~
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This may be the best summary of introversion I've ever seen! Thank you for making this!
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Love how accurate this is, especially the interaction with the extrovert and the subsequent hiss. XD
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I'm definitely an introvert, but I no longer have a "bubble"... life has a way of forcing you to learn to live without it. It's why I had trouble keeping my jobs for a very long time. You need strong people and social skills to succeed in most job careers and introverts have it worst. Not trying to be insensitive, but life isn't always just going to stand around and wait till you feel ready or comfortable. It will just run you right over. I learned this the hard way.
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Exactly. i'll show this to my friend so he might know why he pisses me off a lot.
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This is definitely true. While I do have good friends who I like to socialize with, a lot of the time I'd rather just do my own things. Until now I just labeled myself as "weird", but since being here I've noticed how common it is (most people I know on dA are like this).
THanks!
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Im taking a class that talked about this not too long ago. This is pretty accurate. It hits home for me because I'm also introverted. Good job.
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I'm so glad someone made this. I had to put up with people tyring to "get in my hamster ball" all the time at school, unlike the introvert this picture though, I DON'T like the company of people. I prefer to be alone it's EXTREMELY rare for me to want to be around some one, and that someone is only people I deeply trust. >.< No one can come near my bubble!
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