Love this. It's not about being aloof — it's about being intentional. Connection matters to us too — we just prefer it without the noise or the rush. Quiet doesn’t mean disinterested. It means we're tuning in, not tuning out.
Every word of this article rings true. I am not shy. I will approach strangers and "collect" their stories. It takes energy and focus.
I can also remain in my van for days, never feeling a need to be around humans. I am complete. I sometimes try to go to the evening campfires, 30 people talking at once, none of them taking to me because my invisible "Do not Disturb" sign is doing it's job. I step back and fade into the darkness, not fully exhaling until I safe inside my truck.
Hi Kris. Nice to "meet" you. I am in 100% agreement with your comments. When I mention how introverted I am, no one believes me because I am very comfortable in social settings . . . but it truly drains the hell out of me. :)
Introvert to introvert, this is the best analysis of what we're about that I've read to date. It's thoughtful, well-paced, and spot-on in its comparison to extroverts. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on who we are... it means a lot.
As an introvert, and someone who listens for a living, this really resonated.
What’s hard for me isn’t being present. It’s translating what I feel or understand into words quickly, especially in real-time conversation. I often walk away knowing exactly what I meant to say... just not what actually came out.
Writing, for me, feels like a second chance. A way to speak at the pace of my thoughts. To express things clearly and fully, without the pressure of speed or interruption.
This post captured that tension beautifully. Not as a flaw to fix, but a rhythm to understand. So thank you, sincerely, for putting it into words.
This is all so true! When I truly understood what it meant to be an introvert was when I read Susan Cain's book, "Quiet." We aren't defective! Glad to see others are seeing that too. :)
Tbh I don’t care if most don’t understand me. I neither need nor want their … approval etc. as you correctly say, I’m not sad, I’m just comfortable in my own skin.
Love this. It's not about being aloof — it's about being intentional. Connection matters to us too — we just prefer it without the noise or the rush. Quiet doesn’t mean disinterested. It means we're tuning in, not tuning out.
Hi Lauren and/or Corinne :)
Nice to "meet" you. Excellent point and very well said. Introverts run the world.
Hey Matt - Its Corinne here at the helm today :) Nice to connect with you too.
Every word of this article rings true. I am not shy. I will approach strangers and "collect" their stories. It takes energy and focus.
I can also remain in my van for days, never feeling a need to be around humans. I am complete. I sometimes try to go to the evening campfires, 30 people talking at once, none of them taking to me because my invisible "Do not Disturb" sign is doing it's job. I step back and fade into the darkness, not fully exhaling until I safe inside my truck.
Hi Kris. Nice to "meet" you. I am in 100% agreement with your comments. When I mention how introverted I am, no one believes me because I am very comfortable in social settings . . . but it truly drains the hell out of me. :)
Introvert to introvert, this is the best analysis of what we're about that I've read to date. It's thoughtful, well-paced, and spot-on in its comparison to extroverts. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on who we are... it means a lot.
As an introvert, and someone who listens for a living, this really resonated.
What’s hard for me isn’t being present. It’s translating what I feel or understand into words quickly, especially in real-time conversation. I often walk away knowing exactly what I meant to say... just not what actually came out.
Writing, for me, feels like a second chance. A way to speak at the pace of my thoughts. To express things clearly and fully, without the pressure of speed or interruption.
This post captured that tension beautifully. Not as a flaw to fix, but a rhythm to understand. So thank you, sincerely, for putting it into words.
This is all so true! When I truly understood what it meant to be an introvert was when I read Susan Cain's book, "Quiet." We aren't defective! Glad to see others are seeing that too. :)
Tbh I don’t care if most don’t understand me. I neither need nor want their … approval etc. as you correctly say, I’m not sad, I’m just comfortable in my own skin.