I just don't understand it! My roommate who is also my best friend, is an introvert. An introvert is someone who prefers the quiet company of their self. They do not like the loud crowded scene at all. My roommate Krissi and I are so different. I love going dancing, meeting new people, and socializing. Clearly, I am an extrovert. Krissi however, hates to go dancing and meeting new people. She is very creative. She loves to draw, sketch and tends to be very artistic. Getting her to have a conversation with someone new is like pulling teeth. If you ask me, this is a problem. She is 21 years old, but lives her life somewhat like a grandma! lol.. We are about to be seniors is college, and she won't come to parties with me because she is such an introvert. She dances all day long in our apartment, but will never let you catch her doing it in public. I just don't understand how we came to be such good friends. I've the expression, opposites attract, but geez!
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I have a lot of friends that are introverts like your roommate...I wish there was a way to convince them to become more extroverted like us sometimes!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking as a somewhat introverted person, you should not speak of this as "a problem." She was born this way and it is what makes her feel comfortable relaxed. There is a difference between introversion and shyness. It is not that she is afraid to meet new people or go dancing, it is that she doesn't want to. It is tough to be an introvert in an extroverted world and the normal activities of an extroverted person are simply overwhelming for those with introverted tendencies.
ReplyDeleteI apoligize if I offended you. I didn't mean it was "a problem" for everyone in general. Just for my roommate and I because we can never seem to agree on an activity to do. We talk about how we both consider it a problem in our friendship. Once again, sorry if it came out the wrong way.
ReplyDeleteI think as people get older they oftentimes open up more and more. What I learned is that part of the reason I was so closed off was because of a lack of confidence. Although I am still an introverted person, I'm much more social and able to face and even thrive in uncomfortable situations.
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