EP12-Outgoing Introverts Do Exist

So, you just found out you're an introvert. Now you have a new way of understanding yourself and how you relate to the world. You're reading every blog post about introverts. Some articles describe you with frightening accuracy: You like spending time alone, and you'd rather text than call. Yet, other articles don't resonate with you: You don't sit home alone every weekend watching Netflix in your pajamas and you actually enjoy the occasional party. You start to wonder, am I really an introvert? Introversion and extroversion are not black and white. Think of a continuum with introversion on one end and extroversion on the other. Some people fall closer to the introverted end, while others are near the middle. Are you an outgoing introvert? Here're signs that you might be: Certain People and Interactions Drain You While Others Recharge You You have a few friends who you could hang out with for practically forever. It seems like you never run out of things to talk about and being with them is just easy. You actually feel better after spending time with them. Other people eventually tire or bore you and you need to get away. You Can Be Charming, But Also Introspective and Reflective You make small talk when it's expected of you because you know it can lead to deeper, more authentic conversation. People feel comfortable around you, and you easily get others talking and opening up about themselves. However, most people don't realize how "in your head" you really are. Although you appear easy-going and chatty, inside, your mind is always going. You Need Time to Warm Up in Social Situations Once you feel comfortable with someone, you have no trouble chatting. Likewise, you won't spill your entire life story to someone within the first half hour of meeting them, but you'll reveal personal details when trust is built up. The more someone gets to know you, the more your quirky personality comes out. You're Often Confused for an Extrovert Others don't buy that you're an introvert because you're just so social. In fact, it may have taken a while for you to realize you're an introvert because you play the extrovert so well. Now you find yourself constantly having to explain your introversion and how you get your energy, but people still don't get it.