tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post6622149816527599287..comments2024-02-15T09:28:57.904-08:00Comments on Extreme Introvert: Ain't It Good To Be An IntrovertZeri Kydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028845183080588193noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post-8725795273340732512012-02-17T17:30:43.252-08:002012-02-17T17:30:43.252-08:00Hi, Joanna. My family never outwardly expressed d...Hi, <b>Joanna</b>. My family never outwardly expressed disappointment, per se, but there was clearly a lack of understanding about my behavior, particularly about my quietness and my tendency to go off on my own. More often, they would poke fun at me, or make snide remarks. <br /><br />I wasn't sure how to deal with it back then, and so I would often do my best to ignore the jabs. But, of course, I certainly tried to explain myself now and then, especially when the opportunity seemed ripe. <br /><br />Not knowing your parents' perspective, it's hard for me to give advice. If they don't accept you, maybe it's because they don't understand you. Sit with them one-on-one if you can, and have a conversation about it. I'd say that's probably the first step, if you haven't already taken it: tell them how you feel about their disappointment, and ask them what they're unhappy about. It's helpful to know where they're coming from in order to better explain your own perspective. <br /><br />If all else fails, though, then all you can really do is tell them that you're happy with who you are and that you wish they would accept that. They're your family, after all, and they should be supportive. There's absolutely nothing about introversion to be disappointed about. <br /><br />That's as honest as it gets. Afterwards, whether they accept you or not, you should at least feel proud of having stood up for yourself. <br /><br />Best wishes!Zeri Kydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028845183080588193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post-68354093424369688592012-02-17T07:28:39.403-08:002012-02-17T07:28:39.403-08:00Being only 20, I can relate to your experiences du...Being only 20, I can relate to your experiences during your youth, and reading this has made me feel better about myself. Although, I wish I also had the courage to display my introversion without feeling ashamed whenever someone finds out about my 'different' habits. I'm just wondering, did your parents/relatives ever show any signs of disappointment towards your introverted nature when you were younger? And if so, how did you deal with it? I think the main thing that brings me down is my parents inability to accept me as I am. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated :)Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post-66642625524314828332010-03-24T16:26:21.683-07:002010-03-24T16:26:21.683-07:00AmongTheRuins, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank...<b>AmongTheRuins</b>, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!Zeri Kydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031271070144336016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post-59572283420199968172010-03-22T13:55:31.942-07:002010-03-22T13:55:31.942-07:00Awesome article. I'm so glad I found this blog...Awesome article. I'm so glad I found this blog. Thank you for writing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535665806287488717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post-22256997227062894142010-02-22T15:20:57.990-08:002010-02-22T15:20:57.990-08:00Anon #2, thank you; I probably don't post ofte...<b>Anon #2</b>, thank you; I probably don't post often enough for it to be worthwhile following this, but I appreciate the thought.Zeri Kydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031271070144336016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post-77684873114279276142010-02-15T19:21:19.287-08:002010-02-15T19:21:19.287-08:00interesting post. I would love to follow you on tw...interesting post. I would love to follow you on twitter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post-30563155045232344292010-02-08T11:43:12.534-08:002010-02-08T11:43:12.534-08:00Anon, if you're reluctant to interact socially...<b>Anon</b>, if you're reluctant to interact socially (at least some of the time), then you probably have introverted tendencies. I can't really speak for you, but I can understand what it's like to work this stuff out. I was never sure whether it was me who was wrong for being quiet or whether others were wrong for making my quietness into an issue. It wasn't easy, but I'm glad I <i>tried</i> to interact socially so that I could come to some understanding of myself; at least then I was able to test out my limits and gain some comfort in the knowledge I wasn't wrong to be the way I was. <br /><br />Sorry I took so long to respond. Happy 21st!Zeri Kydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031271070144336016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507724920336059061.post-48978291593728371552010-01-20T19:07:20.497-08:002010-01-20T19:07:20.497-08:00Hello. I just discovered your blog. I'm turnin...Hello. I just discovered your blog. I'm turning 21 in a few weeks and I've been more and more obsessed with my reluctance to integrate fully with society. I tried so hard to relate to others and hve others relate to me, but I'm incapable of doing so. I have very few friends and don't really have any sort of social life. I'm not sure if I'm an introvert though. I think I'm just very detached from society, but I'm happy to find someone that like you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com