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Trilby · 08-28-2010, 03:30 PM

I'm an introvert (though my therapist says not to label!) and I used to be an extrovert - so, it's weird for me.

BUT -! Just because this society in this country thinks extroverts are the *way to be* doesn't mean it's the *way to be* -

I don't like most people - and when I have to socialize I need lots of time to recoup - lots of alone time, time to look out the window and process.

I used to rack up experiences and never process them - I just hurled myself into the next thing. Now I am more reflective.

And most people aren't really worth the emotional expense/investment. IMHO.

I really do prefer my dog to most humans.

I may be really, really shy - hence the drinking problem.

08-28-2010, 03:30 PM	#7
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I'm an introvert (though my therapist says not to label!) and I used to be an extrovert - so, it's weird for me. BUT -! Just because this society in this country thinks extroverts are the way to be doesn't mean it's the way to be - I don't like most people - and when I have to socialize I need lots of time to recoup - lots of alone time, time to look out the window and process. I used to rack up experiences and never process them - I just hurled myself into the next thing. Now I am more reflective. And most people aren't really worth the emotional expense/investment. IMHO. I really do prefer my dog to most humans. I may be really, really shy - hence the drinking problem. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum