There seems to be a lot of misconceptions about introverts. A lot people think introverts hate being around people, don’t like to go out and are too quiet or too shy. But in reality, they get drained by social encounters and need to recharge their energy by spending some time on their own. Introverts have no problem socializing but they actually prefer not to. For introverts, alone time is the best time. Here are some struggles that all introverts can relate to.
1. When your friends make last minute plans to go out
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2. And you try to give them a good excuse for not being able to go
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3. But reluctantly you change your mind because you have a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out).
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4. Then you decide it won’t be too bad after all because you can always try to get rid of that get anxiety you get before going out…
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5. Once you get to the party and realize it wasn’t worth it at all
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6. And all you can think of is
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7. So you decide to leave early because your bed is calling you
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8. When your idea of a good time is to stay home and binge watch your favorite TV shows
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9. You secretly love it when some of your plans get cancelled
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10. When at work, you’re Ron Swanson but the rest of your co-workers are Jean-Ralphio. #TheWooooorst
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11. When you talk on the phone with relatives or anyone you barely talk to
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12. Seeing someone that you know in public and you do everything possible to avoid them seeing you
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13. When it’s time to go to class
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14. When you’re in a class that none of your friends are in
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15. And you don’t really mind being alone because you don’t care about talking to people anyways
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16. But then you’re assigned an in-class group assignment…
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17. When you finally get home after a long day
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18. Nothing feels better than enjoying time alone and doing what you love to do
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It can be hard being an introvert in an extroverted world, but remember Collegiettes, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to stay home every once in a while!
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