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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 281135" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>Steely, it might be something as simple as being introverted.</p><p>Doesn't mean that you're shy or reserved or anything, just that you recharge your batteries by being alone, and that being around people drains your energy.</p><p></p><p>A snippet, talking about personality types as defined by Carl Jung:</p><p style="margin-left: 20px"><em>The trait of extraversion-introversion is a central dimension of human personality. Extraverts (also spelled extroverts[1]) tend to be gregarious, assertive, and interested in seeking out excitement. Introverts, in contrast, tend to be more reserved, less outgoing, and less sociable. They are not necessarily loners but they tend to have smaller circles of friends and are less likely to thrive on making new social contacts. Introverts are less likely to seek stimulation from others because their own thoughts and imagination are stimulating enough.</em></p><p></p><p>There are lots of us out there. I think the extraverts are the ones who consider having a large circle of friends and always being around people to be normal. You don't hear about the others because we're off to the side watching quietly.</p><p></p><p>I call it "Showtime". When I have to go out, I can be very sociable, even vivacious. However, it better be something really good to drag me out of my house, and I'm inevitably exhausted afterward and need a few days of alone time to settle back down. My co-workers know better than to ask me out to lunch. I relish the time when they're all out at restaurants. I have the entire office to myself and sit quietly at my desk enjoying the silence while I eat.</p><p></p><p>It's perfectly normal. If you're happy being a loner, then it's probably just how you're wired.</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 281135, member: 3907"] Steely, it might be something as simple as being introverted. Doesn't mean that you're shy or reserved or anything, just that you recharge your batteries by being alone, and that being around people drains your energy. A snippet, talking about personality types as defined by Carl Jung: [INDENT][I]The trait of extraversion-introversion is a central dimension of human personality. Extraverts (also spelled extroverts[1]) tend to be gregarious, assertive, and interested in seeking out excitement. Introverts, in contrast, tend to be more reserved, less outgoing, and less sociable. They are not necessarily loners but they tend to have smaller circles of friends and are less likely to thrive on making new social contacts. Introverts are less likely to seek stimulation from others because their own thoughts and imagination are stimulating enough.[/I][/INDENT] There are lots of us out there. I think the extraverts are the ones who consider having a large circle of friends and always being around people to be normal. You don't hear about the others because we're off to the side watching quietly. I call it "Showtime". When I have to go out, I can be very sociable, even vivacious. However, it better be something really good to drag me out of my house, and I'm inevitably exhausted afterward and need a few days of alone time to settle back down. My co-workers know better than to ask me out to lunch. I relish the time when they're all out at restaurants. I have the entire office to myself and sit quietly at my desk enjoying the silence while I eat. It's perfectly normal. If you're happy being a loner, then it's probably just how you're wired. Trinity [/QUOTE]
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