I am an INTROVERT

shoboemom
Wed, 29 May 2013 00:40:40 +0000

Decided to chime in…I think it took a while because I am such an introvert

INFJ
Introvert(89%) iNtuitive(62%) Feeling(12%) Judging(11%)

I have really enjoyed reading this thread, and love how much I can identify with many of your posts! I think as introverts it can be difficult to find and connect with other introverts since we just don’t put ourselves out there. I have no problem talking to a group when it comes to work related things, or speaking in front of a group on a specific topic, but that making small talk thing…not so easy. I tend to duck and run when I see people I know out in public (well, not literally run, but I will often head the other way and hope I haven’t been spotted). It has nothing to do with liking or not liking the person. It is just so awkward, and that awkward feeling creates just that little moment of panic so then I forget the person’s name, or their kid’s or spouse’s names…who I know I should ask about, etc.

The shopping references were enlightening too. I have often commented that my MIL doesn’t go shopping. She goes ‘buying’. I remember the first couple times we went ‘shopping’. I expected a leisurely couple hours of hanging out at the mall, but she meant business…went to 1 store, spotted what she wanted, bought it…done. lol

Researching and indecision…yep, and yep, …I will research and research, and then because I can’t decide, I will research again. I do end up learning a lot about the choices, and do narrow it down based on the research, but my final decision will be what feels right at that moment. Some things I research (say, like colleges for example) I think I keep re-researching them in the same way one might keep looking in the pantry for a snack. The perfect thing wasn’t there last time you looked, but MAYBE this time. lol

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