Introvert or Extrovert

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santuzza

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I saw this thread in the Singles forum, but as a married person, I don't feel I should join in their fun! So, I thought I would start the thread here as well.

What are you: introvert or extrovert?

I'll start: I'm a reserved extrovert (my sister thinks that's an oxymoron, but it describes me to a "t.") Basically, I am comfortable in crowds and can often be the center of attention, but I'm also reserved in my behavior and never (well, I hope never) obnoxious.
 
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Fatherseyes29

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I would second that! That is me, too!
 

tourist

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I do believe that I am an introvert. I am married but I post in the Singles forum a lot because that is where a lot of the fun threads are. Seeing how this thread is in the Family forum I don't see how anyone can complain.
 
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Fatherseyes29

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Thank you! :)
God Bless!
 

Angela53510

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I am SO extroverted. From the time I was little. My mother was terrified I would be kidnapped, because I would walk up to a complete stranger and start a conversation from the age of 3. I love crowds, and I love people.

My husband is a complete introvert. Shy doesn't begin to describe him. But I will say, we have tempered each other over the years. We have been good for each other, no doubt about it!
 

santuzza

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My hubby and I are an extrovert/introvert couple. It used to drive me nuts until I realized what that meant for him. I wouldn't say we've tempered each other, but we do respect how each of us is wired! He's much more tolerant of my extroverted ways, and even jokes about it! I, on the other hand, know I need to let him decide if he can't handle a situation. We often do things separately because we both know the other person may be miserable if we go along! Oddly enough, however, we work together -- we own a business together and so are together, for the most part, 24/7. It's social situations where things get tough, but we work it out.
 
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FridaysChild

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I saw this thread in the Singles forum, but as a married person, I don't feel I should join in their fun! So, I thought I would start the thread here as well.
Oops, I didn't even notice it was the single forum. I already commented on it there. :p Actually, I'm hoping it's not going to be a problem for married people to comment on a really great topic just because it's over there. :(

What are you: introvert or extrovert?

I'll start: I'm a reserved extrovert (my sister thinks that's an oxymoron, but it describes me to a "t.") Basically, I am comfortable in crowds and can often be the center of attention, but I'm also reserved in my behavior and never (well, I hope never) obnoxious.
I feel I'm Ambivert because I find myself adaptable and/or comfortable in a surroundings for whatever suits the moment and mood.

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On Ambiverts: Why Distinguishing Between Extroverts and Introverts is Inadequate - Diplateevo - Diplateevo
 
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Married folks are certainly welcome in the singles forum. There are several regular posters in there who are married.
 
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psychomom

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I saw this thread in the Singles forum, but as a married person, I don't feel I should join in their fun! So, I thought I would start the thread here as well.

What are you: introvert or extrovert?

I'll start: I'm a reserved extrovert (my sister thinks that's an oxymoron, but it describes me to a "t.") Basically, I am comfortable in crowds and can often be the center of attention, but I'm also reserved in my behavior and never (well, I hope never) obnoxious.
hey, sis. :)

hope you know the folks in the singles forum are warm and welcoming to all.
and they're a lot of fun...you should drop by now and again.

also, i have never, ever seen you be obnoxious.

idk where i fit in this paradigm. i enjoy people, but get drained kinda quickly.
then i want to go into a room alone with a book. :rolleyes:
but i really do enjoy other people.

srsly....don't be afraid of singles. some of the nicest people on the site hang there! :)

 

Joidevivre

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People who are extrovert are energized by others.
People who are introvert are drained by others. And then need solitude to recharge.

I'm an introvert - and it is almost funny that I counsel/spiritual mentor people all week. But those naps in between are like so necessary. This site never drains me. You avoid the people who do. :)

I've also noticed that when I'm with another introvert, I'm not drained so much. Perhaps it is because they are not so "high energy"?
 
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NewWine

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Total extrovert! I can carry a conversation with anyone, about almost anything. I entertain easily, so most topics are okay with me.....within reason of course. My husband says the first time I met him I kissed him......now that's a bit extreme even for me, but since I wasn't the "sweet", loving, God loving, outspoken, blunt woman I am today back then....who knows?
 

Violet24

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It all depends on the day of the week:) somedays I'm much more of an extrovert, while others days an complete introvert. If I had to really lean one way or the other, I would say probably more introverted. Social setting are usually not a problem with me, but generally don't care to be in the middle of a crowd either. When I'm enjoying my favorite Starbucks coffee in town, tend to feel more extroverted...something about a "mocha coffee" just puts me in a social mood:)
 
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Kaycie

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I'm an introvert for the most part, but not all the way, I got an A in speech.
 
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NewWine

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I'm an introvert for the most part, but not all the way, I got an A in speech.
I have noticed......Introverted people often give the best speeches, because they tend to be more thoughtful before they speak. They don't want to be a goof on stage, so they often prepare more, and want their words to be few, but powerful. Just speaking from my experience with speech classes and debate team efforts, and nothing more though, so I may be wayyyyyy off base too.
 
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Kaycie

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I have noticed......Introverted people often give the best speeches, because they tend to be more thoughtful before they speak. They don't want to be a goof on stage, so they often prepare more, and want their words to be few, but powerful. Just speaking from my experience with speech classes and debate team efforts, and nothing more though, so I may be wayyyyyy off base too.
You hit the nail right on the head. I also took a test once. Our class had to fill out a questionnaire- check a list of items you would take to survive on the moon for a week. For example I did not check matches because I reasoned that there's no oxygen on the moon. We had to answer it alone, then with a group. With the group I was afraid to speak up and share my input. But in speech-style I'm the only one talking. Well the teacher came up to me and said that in all the years that he had given this test, I was the only one who ever scored better on their own than being in a group.