Here are 5 facts that only introverted people can truly understand
Human nature is very complex, and the development of our personalities depends on many, many factors. Simplifying as much as possible, it is clear that we are all different from each other at a detailed level.
That said, there are two macro groups of people identifiable at a generic level: extroverted and introverted individuals. The former group includes those who love to socialize, are spontaneous and have no difficulties in relationships. The latter group, however, have almost the opposite characteristics: shyness, the desire to be alone, and feeling ill at ease around others. But is this all there is to introversion?
How others see introverted individuals
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The fact is that introverted people are often misunderstood.
Being a more reserved, "closed" person doesn't necessarily mean that the introvert is suffering. In fact, this reservation may cause others to label the introvert as "sick" or "weird".
However, the introvert simply enjoys their own company and uses the isolation to "recharge their batteries". In this sense then, there is nothing wrong with introversion.
How introverted people really feel
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Introverted people tend to have an artistic side and prefer being in nature: reading a good book alone in the mountains or walking by themselves in a forest, for example, gives them a sense of peace and awareness. They don't feel the need to necessarily have someone to talk to.
When they establish a relationship - usually with onlly a few individuals - they prefer to listen rather than be the center of the conversation. Sometimes, this contact with others can cause the introvert some anxiety.
Finally, introverts are not afraid of being on their own: they have no problem going to the cinema or to a restaurant by themselves. Solitude is a refuge from a world that they perceive as oppressive, but this does not mean that they are suffering. In fact, it's closer to describe it as a desire by the introvert to "reconnect" with themself.
We should learn to respect introverts: being different does not mean being better or worse, it is just a matter of adding a nuance to the world that makes it a more interesting place to live in.
