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RE: Married to an introvert - mission possible?
Great post btw @insight-out. There is actually a term for those who exhibit both traits it is called ambivert.
Great post btw @insight-out. There is actually a term for those who exhibit both traits it is called ambivert.
Thank you, @jasonbu. You introduced yourself as a "wanna-be-an-extrovert" type, which is quite fun. You made me smile. I should add it on my list of personality traits :D Many people could find thmesleves there :) Thanks for mentioning the "ambivert" type, many people find themselves in the middle of the scale and that's quite normal.
LOL, I completely forgot that I did that. That's exactly how I feel and operate. In my position, I need to find my inner extrovert, often - but it's exhausting. I definitely identify with your husband. Again great post. People don't really understand the true mind of an introvert - your post helps.
I find people misunderstand and often think I'm bored or not interested in an outing or event. In reality, I'm am but I'm usually consumed with expending a lot of thought and energy in trying to figure an angle to get out without damaging my career or friendships(mostly my wife's :-) friends). Constantly calculating how long do I have stay.
It's great that you've worked out a mechanism to deal with it. Key is doing things together. My wife and I actually plan outings giving me specific times that we would leave or to check-in with me. At that point, we either leave or extend. It works well allowing me to focus on the event and interactions.
LOL, I should definitely read your comment to my husband! He wouldn't believe it that there are actually people out there who behave in the exact same way as he does! :D
I am glad you and your wife found your way through it. It's not an easy task, for sure!