I'm a very sociable to the people I like talking to. I wish a little bit more people can see this, so they won't say I'm not sociable or smth. Who cares tho? -___- I talk if I want or not.
Being an introvert is also a form of protection because you're able to pick up on those with bad intentions much quicker. You're able to sit back and analyse people way better than those who aren't introverted.
I feel like I'm somewhere in between because I'm outgoing and social, but I pick up on people's bullshit and when to cut ties with them.....I think omnivert is the term? Lol
For all fellow introverts, it was hard growing up thinking something is wrong with us. As adults you realize something is wrong with this world and you are completely if not the only sane ones around.
It's always a challenge to be not in the social majority, but can be overcome. Societies require all kinds of people, with different talents to offer, as for the good of all.
Me too I always hate that I was a non-talker all my life and people keeps on questioning me about that. I didn't even know why is this happening to me so I can't literally answer their questions. But lately being an introverted person is the best. 😇😇
I am an introvert and i don't really care what people think. I enjoy listening to music, watching movies inside our home, taking a nap. Those little things make me happy and feel recharged for another movie series 😂
I hate when people label me as shy. I’m not really shy I just don’t care to talk a lot. If people want to learn details about my life that I don’t openly share then they can ask.
While true and I agree we don't need other people's approval to live our lives, we unfortunately live in a world where the need for other people's approval is pretty much required in order to live our lives.
In addition, as an introvert, by keeping your ears open and staying quiet, you learn a lot of interesting things by listening to other people's gossiping. 🤐
I experience this often as an introvert. People tend to get quite when I speak. It's almost as if my words carry more weight and wisdom.... Because I don't believe in small talk or filler conversation. Also my ability to exercise discernment has earned the respect of my peers.
Growing up in the 1960's, being an introvert was considered abnormal, that something was terribly wrong with us. Thank you for describing introversion as just another way of being. with its own advantages (and yes, disadvantages).
I grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, and being introverted was considered abnormal by the other kids. I was called "stuck-up" by a lot of kids who never bothered to try to get to know me as a person. Name calling and marginalizing was the norm. I marched to the tune of my own music and minded my own business, which the other kids hated. Thanks for your post. Now I realize there are a lot of other people who are introverted; and I used to think I was the only one.
I'm a 90's baby and until like 10 years ago being introvert was also abnormal. Never part of the group even if I made the effort. I learned to enjoy being this way.
Still is considered abnormal.....when the nice popluar, obnixious, and loud guy is found with heads in his freezer, this will always be the way. Not to mention ou sex lives.
I love being an introvert now, but have often found my nature to be an issue to others. Whether they are intimidated by or misunderstand me. That's very much their problem, not mine. 🙌🏿💚
Until I was completely alone, I was miserable. I didn't know what a pain other people are. Now I find myself so happy, at last. Wish I'd discovered this earlier in life, but better late than never.
People don't understand why I don't have a cell phone with me at all times. I also, unplug my land line a lot. If you are a true introvert you'll understand the cell phone thing.
Mine broke,I was terrified at first,then I realized I could talk to the kids through their Facebook,it was the best two weeks in a long time,eventually I had to come back to the phone,I was abandoning family members that are younger and need me to listen,learned a bit 👀🇺🇸🕊
I forget my cell phone at times. Some of my family get angry because I don’t carry my phone always…. Makes me miss landlines at times. I tell them I call them as soon as I see they called.
I’m an introvert. I’m a 43 year old man. It wasn’t until I was 41 that I realized introvert personality was a thing. Before that, I just thought there was something wrong with me, that I was not normal. Related to this, I’ve never been a relationship, though I desire it. Online dating is the only way I could ever work up any courage, but going back to what I started with, I’d create profiles and interact trying to hide "what was wrong with me". I now realize that probably hurt my chances. I’m happy now that I’ve embraced my introvert side. I no longer think loving being on holiday alone for a week and not talking to another person is strange. I have the feeling it’s too late for me with relationships, but happy that I’m not alone and there is nothing wrong with me.
I am an introvert, I keep away from loud people as quiet people just want peace, loud and brash people do not understand that. I hate the dumb stereotypes for us introverts that "we are all secret criminals" when loud people are just as likely to have a dark side. Lots of perky people are beasts underneath.
I used to be 100% introverted, but in the past few years I’ve began noticing a lore more extroverted traits in myself. I enjoy hanging out with people often but it HAS to be people I’m very close and comfortable with otherwise my social battery gets drained quickly and I just stop interacting with them
@@ohohmojororo There ARE actually a few people who are 100% introverted -- I personally have come across at least 2! And I think there PROBABLY are some people who are 100% extroverted, although I've never actually seen any personally!
I think my biggest problem with being relatively introverted is that, because I'm quiet, people don't know what I'm thinking, and therefore, I have had people dislike me for no real reason. Never bothers me, I just find myself trying to figure out why.
That sounds just like me, too. Whether it was in school, or at my job, there have been a few people who hated me when I did nothing to them. It bothers them a lot when there is a person will won't follow the crowd, and can think for themselves instead of listening to idle gossip, and keeping their own counsel. There's nothing wrong with you. If those people hate you for being you, to hell with them. You don't need people like that in your life. I totally understand where you are coming from.
I’m an introvert with an empathetic nature. I get misunderstood when I treasure my alone time after being around positive like-minded peeps and negative energy-draining company. Sometimes distractions get me off balance. Being quiet is Golden when I listen to others speak their trivial nonsense 🙄 🥴and then I politely excuse myself from the conversation. 👍Thanks for making this enlightening 🌟 video. 😊🌈🙏
People usually misunderstood the quiet ones. Especially when you're being an introvert. It even adds more to this ,when you're an empath. And cherry on top HSP. I don't feel lonely. I am just enjoying time reading, seeing something. Have my own thoughts. I can't stand gossip, "chitchat" talks or nonsense. It's overwhelming, -stressful to hear these silly conversations about nothing seriously.Too many people around are overwhelming, only depleting the batteries, which you need to recharge into a quiet enviroment. Silly socializing with anybody also doesn't make sense. We're way selective, to whom to socialize with, but not arrogant. People don't understand, quite often, in general.
@@marcp.1752 I try to avoid crowds whenever possible. I wouldn’t do well in a large bustling city with traffic everywhere and crowds in public transportation. Too fast paced. Important to stay grounded around nature if you live by the beach, hiking trail, etc. Thanks for your insights, Marc. Stay safe✌️
Its nice reading people that make you feel good or what they call "like minded people" . Growing up , i realised that our energy is limited and its necessary to recharge after being drained out in some inavoidable circumstances . Nice to hear thoughts of you both .
Something that most people misunderstand is that an introvert tends to stay quiet because we have nothing to say; other people assume we are in a bad mood…
As an introvert having grown up in a harsh extroverted family, I felt misunderstood and constantly punished for not being like them. I was their target and school was a nightmare. It took a lot of counseling to understand that my needs were valid and there was nothing wrong with me. I’m at peace with myself and thoroughly enjoy my life and a lot of space from people. Can’t deal with the drama and can easily read people. All the videos I’ve seen and books I’ve read convince me that being this way is a super power I enjoy and truly a gift I cherish.
I realized I am an introvert when I was in first grade and preferred walking around the playground by myself. I like avoiding people who like to judge and gossip. I am now 76 , live in a retirement community, and keep mostly to myself. And that's ok! But it's hard, sometimes, to be " different...." Thanks for this video.
I have been an introvert all my life, and I preferred being by myself, and, like you, avoiding people who judge and gossip. Yes, being "different" is difficult, because most humans like to run together in packs and follow the crowd, and let the crowd do their thinking for them. You're doing great. Anybody can follow a crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone. Stay strong and avoid those debbie downers!
Most people are not worth being around.. I am a married introvert, over the many yrs my husband has let me be me, I prefer to spend my time in nature/working out/with my pets. This is what makes me happy. And reading/cooking organic meals for us. People get mad when u don't want to attend their functions/party's.. get over it please.
Absolutely! As an introvert, myself, I resonate with this entire list! I really appreciate the insight & solidarity afforded to me, today, by this video! Thanks so much for that! Brilliantly done! Peace out!🤘💜🌎
This is me 100%. And i love it. If i was an extrovert i would've still been hanging with toxic people i didn't know were low-key bad to me. Introverts have its benefits in being observant and can almost read minds.
People usually misunderstood introverts, you are just busy doing your own thing, minding your own business and the people around you would then thought your competing with them and circulate things about you with others that they don't actually know... 😏
I hear you on that. The misconceptions associated with introverts are so frustrating and annoying that I sometimes wonder why this topic isn't talked about or taught in our early years in school. At least people will know different types of people make up this world.😖
I was just like all these since I was a child. Everybody was looking at me weird. I was forced to join my family and friends, and sometimes it felt bad. It took me too long to understand the reason why I couldn't stand people who like small talk and never close their mouths (they drive me crazy, I react way differently when I have annoyed people pushing me and stealing my precious time). It took me a while to stop being concerned about what others need always to say and move on. We cannot close people's mouths, we just let them do what they do best. It feels good to follow our heart and choose to live and breathe in the rhythm we love and in which only once we'll live. I love your videos 🙌
I'm an introvert and as a child and teenager I was very shy. I do things alone and enjoy my own company. I never feel alone because I'm always busy. I'm an observer. I observe people quite well. I know a woman like myself who is the same way. She does things alone even though she's married. She enjoys her alone time which I perfectly understand because I'm exactly the same way.
I've found it is worth remembering that while introverts do understand extroverts, extroverts really struggle to comprehend us. We don't make obvious sense to them, sometimes they just come to the easy conclusion we must just have bad attitudes or that we're a little crazy.
@@bradbyington6662 Yes -- although extroverts could have an IQ as high as introverts do, in practice they rarely make full use of it because they waste so much time socializing when we introverts spend all this time to improve our knowledge and/or practical skills, so in practice we introverts make much better use of our intellectual capacity!
@@psychoivy1883 You are absolutely correct. Nothing is wrong with being an introvert. As a matter of fact, I enjoy being an introvert because us introverts deep down we are awesome people 😉
From an introvert point of view, I see socializing as a way to maintain cohesion in a group and therefore is necessary. It is a middle area between the introvert and the extrovert. My problem is when the extroverts switch on their mouths, they don't listen to anyone but themselves. They criticize everything they don't like. They usually end up criticizing me for being who I am. Then I leave the group for good as I get punished for being me and they act like they are normal and can look down on me as my judge. This happened to me when I joined a square dance club in Colorado. The caller didn't like my quiet stance and she told me so. When I was in high school my dad and I worked at the same place. He was outgoing and friendly and everyone liked him. He would tell me that people thought I was stuck-up (I thought I was better than everyone else) because I didn't talk. What I have discovered is that extroverts need someone to listen. As introverts we have the super power because we can choose who to listen to or not--they need to run their mouths--we don't need someone to listen to.
I'm a total introvert cause I enjoy my time alone more than I like being around people, I still got a long way to go and figure some things out about life cause I'm still young, so anyways God bless everyone who comes across this comment 🕊️🙌✝️.
Hang in there- it was really difficult growing up for me too. I had been bullied pretty severely (due to things about my family that I had no part of), and I’m not sure if I was an introvert before then, or if that may have caused it, because I was so young. But either way, I’ve always preferred my own company to that of others. Life seemed insurmountable when I was younger, but as a 48 year old man, I’ve found how to deal with it and other people, and kind of meet others halfway. My point is, don’t let it hold you back or make you feel like you’re less than anyone else. It may take you some time, but you’ll get through it- try to not let depression get a hold of you either, as it’s already hard to talk to others about how you feel, so nobody really knows what you’re going through. If I can get through it and make it almost half a century, I’m sure that you can do the same. Good luck, mate-
Mr. Lumberjack, what a well thought out response to Marcus. I am 60 and have finally found my peace through trial and error of societal pressures. Sometimes I feel like the turtle who sticks his neck out into a large gathering of people, only to retreat back to my shell of safety and harmony. People can be so toxic! I enjoy working alone because apparently, I intimidate my bosses and co-workers and never understood why but this video summed it up. For Marcus: be happy in your skin and embrace the wonderful personality you are! It is a peaceful blessing
@@amyrohan6198 Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really happy to hear that you’ve gotten to the place where you can be comfortable in your own skin, and not let the outside world tell you how to be, and dictate when and how you can be content. It does sometimes seem impossible, especially when you’re younger and haven’t had as much practice as you and I (and many others just like us) have. I also appreciate the advice and guidance that you offered to someone who feels like we did at his age! Thanks again, and have a wonderful weekend! ❤️
This is best description of introverts I have ever listened or read. It was recommended by my therapist. I forwarded it to a friend and some co-workers.
I love going to the movies, because I’m doing something with a bunch of people I don’t have to interact with or even talk to, we are just doing this thing silently together. Also, the music that’s intended to generate an emotional response does generate that emotional response in me, and I like that.
As an introvert who is now 50 I have had many people think bad of me because they didn't understand me. An example would be a friend introduced me to his group of friends. When I go to the restroom the group ask the friend who brought me why I was "anti social" and in a bad mood. I wasn't in a bad mood I just always sound monotone when I speak and I have a dont mess with me face all the time. After getting to know these folks they all understand me now and we all are friends. I also find it's more difficult for us introverted to find a partner in life especially as a man as we are often thought of as awkward and shy instead of confident and women desire confidence. I'm trying to find a introvert to date as I have never dated one and want to see if it's better for me. I believe it will be honestly.
Whoever is reading this, I pray that whatever you’re growing through gets better and whatever you’re battling with makes your situation better as you’re continuing to be a better person each day. I have faith that you’ll turn out great as your circumstances will change. Have a fantastic day! You got this! 🤗💪🏼❤️
I agree with some of the things on this list, but as an introvert I’d hardly call myself intimidating. I find as an introvert to be very misunderstood and extroverts always have the wrong idea about folk like us. My partner is the opposite and very extroverted, he thinks because I am shy then I like being alone all the time which isn’t true, I do get lonely and like to spend time with others, but they have to be the right kinds of people. I am quite a sensitive person so people have to walk on eggshells around me but I am a mentally strong person as well. I don’t choose to be an introvert and if I could change, I would but it’s something I’ve suffered with all my adult life and is ingrained into my personality. Life as in introvert can be a struggle as the world is not geared up for us but we are special.
This video is totally me. I hate drama, I'm very low-key, can't stand gossiping cuz it causes drama. I rather be alone so I get things done. And do more productive things. We get misunderstood alot. Ppl figure we are boring..!!
I have proved throughout my life that my introversion often intimidates people. It's funny, I don't like to step on other people's boundaries and mostly keep to myself but people love to villianize me because I happen to be... quiet. Maybe some day I will get it 😂
All of these can be true although not all us introverts are so well adjusted lol we have all the same issues as others but just aren't as quick to show it. Not feeling the need to fit in and play by a lot of societies rules does seem to throw a lot of people off.
I’m an introvert that learned to act like an extrovert to survive in America. However, now that I’ve retired I can be myself. You have just exactly described me.
I have always been a listener more than a talker! It gives one time to determine if you want to be involved with a situation. Today folks call it discernment! Mostly, I was labeled weird! Lol! Being like this gets easier with age. It was hard as a younger woman.
Im a introvert. I love having space to myself. Not to say I dislike being around other people. Just I spend less time than a extravert normally would being around others. Time to myself allows me to relax and recollect myself. My sister has always said I'm very intelligent. I think deeper than a normal person would also. Love making people think vs having small talk.
Really like how this video made things click on why others sometimes find it hard to be with me. I generally enjoy being alone and need time away from people in order to recharge and process things.
1. I'm not really a bookworm, but if something catches attention, then yes I want to read it 2. I still kind of don't have control over me emotions but I still understand myself. 3. I'm kind of good at reading people, not all the time 4. I kind do care about other people's opinions, only if it's something positive, I like them 5. I am independent, yes I'm an introvert, but I am like anyone else. I can talk, but with the right people😃
I'm an introvert and candid.. This offends people! But I feel no guilt.. I hate being fake. As long as I'm not being intentionally rude; I don't care what other people think about me...
Most definitely - I can recognize myself. It always amazes me what "conclusions" people can draw from an introvert. Usually (for me at least) it's a HOOT.
I was also an introvert when I was born and a lot of people in my family always thought. That I hate them and don't want to be around them. For me, it's very messy and I feel like they don't really understand what does the meaning of introvert is. And I still love being myself.
Hey there! Loved your video on "10 Ways Introverts Intimidate People." As an introvert myself, it's crazy how often people misunderstand our nature. Being quiet and preferring solitude doesn't mean we're shy or antisocial, we just thrive with some alone time. Thanks for shedding light on this! Keep up the awesome work! 🙌🔥
I'm a huge introvert and i'm always in my own world and i'm never worried i rather be alone and be at peace... but i rather be with somebody who is also an introvert Like me
😂😂... My goodness... This is SO ME! People who don't know me and have not been allowed into my space don't know how to take me. I'm very balanced. Neither easily excited or discouraged. I am very observant and a non-conformist. This video is 100 percent me!
An introverted person does not need you, is not interested in pleasing you and isn't afraid of pissing you off or offending you, or losing contact with you altogether.
Good call but it's not that introverts intimidate others but rather confuse them sometimes. I'm an introvert because I don't have time for superficial people. I'm not a hard person to get to know but I don't play no games when it comes to being honest. I just will not tolerate being lied to. When I am I don't get angry. I just walk away and close that door forever if possible. And there are a few people who look at me strangely. I am a Christian who is happy in my life, fulfilled with much purpose. I'm resiliant, resourceful and reliable. Life is too short to be goose chasing and other things I can't count on! And this my friend is how you keep your peace of mind! Keep it real!
I'm an Infp personality type n I'm an introvert n extravert! I'm also selectively social! N there's nothing wrong with that! It's who I am, n I'm very proud of it! Thank God 4 Me! 🙏😇💝💚💙💜
I'm not a snob! I don't feel right being around everyone but open up like a bag of treats with occasional people I meet. It's like I can sense pretty quick who is trustworthy and just decent.
I am an extreme introvert. I intimidate nobody. I disallow anybody from knowing me. With no friends, nor amorous relationships, the problems most people have do not exist in my life. Being social offers very little benefits. However it causes an enormous amounts of negatives. I simply chose to delete that unnecessary aspect of my life.
Yes but there are disadvantages. I only have one or two real friends, quality not quantity. I find it hard to trust people. I hate it when people are intrusive in my personal life at work.
Yes this is true, I can read someone before they open their mouths... 😂Sometimes, I just PRETEND not to know something to avoid embarrassing someone... I just LAUGH INSIDE my mind, because I enjoy listening and watching someone lying 🤥 😂
I’m an INFP male so introversion is natural to my personality I also dance as well expression and creativity is key for INFPs we are so in touch with our emotions also very sensitive insightful and intuitive we are empaths I am an observer but I’m also very great at being honest as well I don’t have many friends maybe at all so yea I’m cautious of who I choose.
Wow! I have not heard someone say INFP in almost 30 years! "Hello" fellow INFP, we are an awfully small percentage of the male population. When I took the personality type test to find out what I am, (it was part of team building at work) it all seemed to finally make sense to me. I've have since learned to embrace it, I hope you do too. :)
I hate when people try to force me to talk. They swear to goodness that they're trying to help when it does the opposite. It makes them mad when I get away from them. Out of me and my siblings I'm the quietest.
I also hear this often , I have come to see that people don’t think of us as having human feelings because we appear not to know anything about life and love, so when you are dating someone you are seen as sneaky when all you are doing is being private. I have had people show astonishment when they found out I had a husband and children.
Bless your ❤. When I was a kid, I was introverted (and I still am) and I thought there was something wrong with me. But now, I am comfortable with it. It's just who I am.
I've been a introvert my whole life and it's awesome. i rather spend my time in the woods with my camera exploring by my self than getting together with other people. When it's totally dead quiet and nobody is outside, like 04-05 in the morning is the best time ever! The best feeling i know and when i'm the most happy is just that, by myself away from the noise of city life. you should try it 😄
I find social interactions somewhat difficult at times. While others can talk easily about their day, what's going on with their families, I can either be cautious in what I say or too forthcoming. I can't feel like I fit in and that troubles me. I often wish the subject would be changed and people would just move on to something else.
It just change my thinking of living. Before this vedio I was a confused soul with limitless burden on my mind. But now I know my traits, so I am okay with that. Becouse having an introvert personality is a real gift of God. Now I start truely admire it. And, looking for more and more vedios related to this topic, so that I can live my life with peace. In other words with no guilts! Also, please make vedios related to the cures of some of the down sides in our personality, such as public avoidance.. and some others as well. As. I strongly believe that if we correct this issue, we can live a happier life with our family members or loved ones. Because they care about us, but we don't have the solution to stay connected with them, while going against our natural trait of public avoidance. Thank you so MUCH!
Wow! That's me right on time, some people think I'm a Loner but I love people. But I can be by myself also, I enjoy being with others I don't like gossip. I love your videos that right on target as someone else said. Please, could do s'more videos regarding introverts thank you, a friend of mine's help me to understand that I'm not a loner but a introvert. I can work by myself, I just don't like drama.
I’m an introvert and often criticize myself because I think I should be doing more with people. It’s the word “should”. I enjoy being alone but I think I’m missing out.
What should I say? Good, simple video. I mean, as a mostly introverted person, everything here makes sense. It would be easy to go into a diatribe about/against people that don't understand introverts. Instead I'll just try and find a video explaining extroverts. Maybe that will teach me more. But...I mean, this video is good. Definitely explains clearly some basic ways of understanding some basic things about introverts. I'd say one major thing about introverts, they covered here... introverts don't need distractions and validation from others to be fulfilled. It's sad that that may be hard for some to grasp. I mean, what, are some people so shallow that they NEED validation from others all the time, so much so that they can't even understand introverts (retorical)? Sad life. Anyway, brainy dose has a lot of good videos. Thanks.
Pretty much nails it, but there are always exceptions to the rule! A great many of us introverts are aka HSP, highly sensitive people and we grow up hearing often times, "You're too sensitive" to which we could respond, "Well, you're not sensitive enough"! But, yes, for the most part, we don't care what others think! We can also be empaths and in my case a creative empath and a major bookaholic, a healthy addiction! Also , a professional artist for over 45 years/former retired NYC fashion illustrator/floral designer and now painter and pianist/composer who has composed a full length American folk opera, publicly performed. We have plenty of company in that respect. Thanks for listing how we intimidate others, didn't realize I was doing that! lol Cheers~
I'm not anti-social, I'm selectively social. But when I'm around the right people, I can be social!
Just right. Very selective, about socializing.
Like this! Spot on! ❤
I'm not anti-social.
I just have a low tolerance for imbeciles.
Which seems to be at-least 90% of the population.
I'm a very sociable to the people I like talking to. I wish a little bit more people can see this, so they won't say I'm not sociable or smth. Who cares tho? -___-
I talk if I want or not.
SAME
Being an introvert is also a form of protection because you're able to pick up on those with bad intentions much quicker. You're able to sit back and analyse people way better than those who aren't introverted.
Absolutely true!!!!!
I feel like I'm somewhere in between because I'm outgoing and social, but I pick up on people's bullshit and when to cut ties with them.....I think omnivert is the term? Lol
Yupp I can usually tell when someone I just met is a bad person or had bad intentions
@@Krystal_Kitty7 absolutely.
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It’s a gift to be an introvert, gotta own it and protect your peace of mind..
Amen to that!
Yeah but not always
Agree 👍
Amen
Too bad not many people can understand us, especially when it’s your parents
For all fellow introverts, it was hard growing up thinking something is wrong with us. As adults you realize something is wrong with this world and you are completely if not the only sane ones around.
Couldn’t agree more!
Well said❤
That’s a great way of putting it.
Agree
I'm so lonely.
I used to hate the way I was until I realised how beautiful it is to be this way.
It's always a challenge to be not in the social majority, but can be overcome. Societies require all kinds of people, with different talents to offer, as for the good of all.
@@JudgeJulieLit That is a good way to put it.
Me too
I always hate that I was a non-talker all my life and people keeps on questioning me about that. I didn't even know why is this happening to me so I can't literally answer their questions.
But lately being an introverted person is the best. 😇😇
@@_dilien_399 Yeah it is, and honestly who cares what loud mouths think or say.
@@bumblebee_ms Well they always say that people who talk less are much more intelligent than those who talks often.
So yay us! 😄🙉
I am an introvert and i don't really care what people think. I enjoy listening to music, watching movies inside our home, taking a nap. Those little things make me happy and feel recharged for another movie series 😂
Me too
Omg same here, I'm happy when I'm alone doing things alone and watching movies and eating alone. It means I am also introvert 🥺
You just described me.😁😁😁
Hahaha 100% 😁
That’s me 🦋
%100 I am an introvert and it's not easy for most people to UNDERSTAND us.
I was just about to write the same thing.
That’s very similar to me as well.
You don't need them anyways
Be surrounded by the same people
It sucks
I stopped going out because I think I'm
I assumed I am being judged
I hate when people label me as shy. I’m not really shy I just don’t care to talk a lot. If people want to learn details about my life that I don’t openly share then they can ask.
Truee
As an introvert, I'd prefer that they didn't ask. Lol 😉
It’s hard to be the one who always initiates a conversation :
Very true
Omg I hate that too 💯💯💯‼️
Us introverts do not need the "crutch" of other people's approval to live our lives.
Absolutely we are independent and have a mind of our own and there's nothing wrong with that
Yes :3
Well said! Anybody can follow a crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone.
Agreed
While true and I agree we don't need other people's approval to live our lives, we unfortunately live in a world where the need for other people's approval is pretty much required in order to live our lives.
The biggest power that introverts have, is to always stay silent, but when it does matter, they speak, and everyone listens.
In addition, as an introvert, by keeping your ears open and staying quiet, you learn a lot of interesting things by listening to other people's gossiping. 🤐
I experience this often as an introvert. People tend to get quite when I speak. It's almost as if my words carry more weight and wisdom.... Because I don't believe in small talk or filler conversation. Also my ability to exercise discernment has earned the respect of my peers.
I'm a 76 year old introvert& so glad that your bringing out our best qualities.
I'm an introvert and I prefer the company of my animals, they understand me and I understand them. 🙂☺
Well said.
I don't have a pet so I'd say for me its an action figure
Yes! Love animals, they make more sense....peace with them.
Growing up in the 1960's, being an introvert was considered abnormal, that something was terribly wrong with us. Thank you for describing introversion as just another way of being. with its own advantages (and yes, disadvantages).
Exactly! N 57 now. In my 20’s I regularly had people tell me that being quiet was selfishness. 🤷♂️
Same here!
I grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, and being introverted was considered abnormal by the other kids. I was called "stuck-up" by a lot of kids who never bothered to try to get to know me as a person. Name calling and marginalizing was the norm. I marched to the tune of my own music and minded my own business, which the other kids hated. Thanks for your post. Now I realize there are a lot of other people who are introverted; and I used to think I was the only one.
I'm a 90's baby and until like 10 years ago being introvert was also abnormal. Never part of the group even if I made the effort. I learned to enjoy being this way.
Still is considered abnormal.....when the nice popluar, obnixious, and loud guy is found with heads in his freezer, this will always be the way. Not to mention ou sex lives.
I love being an introvert now, but have often found my nature to be an issue to others.
Whether they are intimidated by or misunderstand me. That's very much their problem, not mine. 🙌🏿💚
I am the same.
Perfectly said!
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Exactly ❤❤❤
Until I was completely alone, I was miserable. I didn't know what a pain other people are. Now I find myself so happy, at last. Wish I'd discovered this earlier in life, but better late than never.
Amen to that. People are the cause for any problems ive ever had. My wife and my dog are all i need
I don't like socializing much but when I find right people, I talk too much, and later feel awkward.
Me too. 😥
That’s me when I get high.
People don't understand why I don't have a cell phone with me at all times. I also, unplug my land line a lot. If you are a true introvert you'll understand the cell phone thing.
Mine broke,I was terrified at first,then I realized I could talk to the kids through their Facebook,it was the best two weeks in a long time,eventually I had to come back to the phone,I was abandoning family members that are younger and need me to listen,learned a bit 👀🇺🇸🕊
Absolutely! I hate when someone calls me!
I agree. When the phone rings it makes me cringe
I've had my cell phone on silent for around three years, maybe I should just start leaving it at home too.
I forget my cell phone at times. Some of my family get angry because I don’t carry my phone always…. Makes me miss landlines at times. I tell them I call them as soon as I see they called.
I’m an introvert. I’m a 43 year old man. It wasn’t until I was 41 that I realized introvert personality was a thing. Before that, I just thought there was something wrong with me, that I was not normal. Related to this, I’ve never been a relationship, though I desire it. Online dating is the only way I could ever work up any courage, but going back to what I started with, I’d create profiles and interact trying to hide "what was wrong with me". I now realize that probably hurt my chances. I’m happy now that I’ve embraced my introvert side. I no longer think loving being on holiday alone for a week and not talking to another person is strange. I have the feeling it’s too late for me with relationships, but happy that I’m not alone and there is nothing wrong with me.
It’s never too late ☺️
Same here
Don't give up! I'm an introvert and I got married a couple months ago, at the age of 39.
We need an introvert dating site. No superficial, materialistic blather allowed, only open, honest conversation.
Totally agree, it just means you like your 'own' company' 😊
I am an introvert, I keep away from loud people as quiet people just want peace, loud and brash people do not understand that. I hate the dumb stereotypes for us introverts that "we are all secret criminals" when loud people are just as likely to have a dark side. Lots of perky people are beasts underneath.
Hmmm.Interesting comment
I'm an introvert, and very comfortable in myself😌
Good piece❤
I used to be 100% introverted, but in the past few years I’ve began noticing a lore more extroverted traits in myself. I enjoy hanging out with people often but it HAS to be people I’m very close and comfortable with otherwise my social battery gets drained quickly and I just stop interacting with them
No one is 100% one or the other, what you just described is in fact an Introvert, smaller circle of friends, time to recharge….we’re not anti social.
@@ohohmojororo There ARE actually a few people who are 100% introverted -- I personally have come across at least 2! And I think there PROBABLY are some people who are 100% extroverted, although I've never actually seen any personally!
I think my biggest problem with being relatively introverted is that, because I'm quiet, people don't know what I'm thinking, and therefore, I have had people dislike me for no real reason. Never bothers me, I just find myself trying to figure out why.
Just protecting you from people who aren’t for you don’t ever try to fit in with a crowd even they respect it stay true to self.
That sounds just like me, too. Whether it was in school, or at my job, there have been a few people who hated me when I did nothing to them. It bothers them a lot when there is a person will won't follow the crowd, and can think for themselves instead of listening to idle gossip, and keeping their own counsel. There's nothing wrong with you. If those people hate you for being you, to hell with them. You don't need people like that in your life. I totally understand where you are coming from.
People don't like the unknown. So when you keep to yourself, unlike extroverts, people don't know what's going on in your head
You’re not alone I’m still confused still to this day
@@smoothlyrough512 And why, may I ask, would it be any of THEIR business what's going on in YOUR head???
I’m an introvert with an empathetic nature. I get misunderstood when I treasure my alone time after being around positive like-minded peeps and negative energy-draining company. Sometimes distractions get me off balance. Being quiet is Golden when I listen to others speak their trivial nonsense 🙄 🥴and then I politely excuse myself from the conversation. 👍Thanks for making this enlightening 🌟 video. 😊🌈🙏
People usually misunderstood the quiet ones. Especially when you're being an introvert. It even adds more to this ,when you're an empath. And cherry on top HSP. I don't feel lonely. I am just enjoying time reading, seeing something. Have my own thoughts. I can't stand gossip, "chitchat" talks or nonsense. It's overwhelming, -stressful to hear these silly conversations about nothing seriously.Too many people around are overwhelming, only depleting the batteries, which you need to recharge into a quiet enviroment. Silly socializing with anybody also doesn't make sense. We're way selective, to whom to socialize with, but not arrogant. People don't understand, quite often, in general.
@@marcp.1752 I try to avoid crowds whenever possible. I wouldn’t do well in a large bustling city with traffic everywhere and crowds in public transportation. Too fast paced. Important to stay grounded around nature if you live by the beach, hiking trail, etc. Thanks for your insights, Marc. Stay safe✌️
Its nice reading people that make you feel good or what they call "like minded people" . Growing up , i realised that our energy is limited and its necessary to recharge after being drained out in some inavoidable circumstances . Nice to hear thoughts of you both .
@@mihirruparel51 thanks for your comment Mihir! 😊
@@SewDiva5691 yep the beach is my refuge and meditation spot.....Palm Beach Gold coast Australia you will find me....
Something that most people misunderstand is that an introvert tends to stay quiet because we have nothing to say; other people assume we are in a bad mood…
@HohmWork exaaaaactly, I don’t get that. It pisses me off.
I don’t speak when I have nothing to say. When people ask me, I will reply them.
Then we always get the question what’s wrong nothing is wrong it’s just nothing too say
As an introvert having grown up in a harsh extroverted family, I felt misunderstood and constantly punished for not being like them. I was their target and school was a nightmare. It took a lot of counseling to understand that my needs were valid and there was nothing wrong with me. I’m at peace with myself and thoroughly enjoy my life and a lot of space from people. Can’t deal with the drama and can easily read people. All the videos I’ve seen and books I’ve read convince me that being this way is a super power I enjoy and truly a gift I cherish.
I love being an introvert
Same.
Me three!
The Same
I realized I am an introvert when I was in first grade and preferred walking around the playground by myself. I like avoiding people who like to judge and gossip. I am now 76 , live in a retirement community, and keep mostly to myself. And that's ok! But it's hard, sometimes, to be " different...." Thanks for this video.
I have been an introvert all my life, and I preferred being by myself, and, like you, avoiding people who judge and gossip. Yes, being "different" is difficult, because most humans like to run together in packs and follow the crowd, and let the crowd do their thinking for them. You're doing great. Anybody can follow a crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone. Stay strong and avoid those debbie downers!
Thanks Linda.
@@lorettawatkins5024 Good to hear from you too! 🙂
That's funny cause in elementary school I did the exact same thing, I just walked by myself around the playground
35 M. It’s cool hearing like minded individuals. 😊
Most people are not worth being around.. I am a married introvert, over the many yrs my husband has let me be me, I prefer to spend my time in nature/working out/with my pets. This is what makes me happy. And reading/cooking organic meals for us. People get mad when u don't want to attend their functions/party's.. get over it please.
*As an introvert all the things said are mostly correct*
Absolutely! As an introvert, myself, I resonate with this entire list! I really appreciate the insight & solidarity afforded to me, today, by this video! Thanks so much for that! Brilliantly done! Peace out!🤘💜🌎
We should have our own club!!
Count me in. ✌😉
I love the club idea!!!
@@kellyp6504, me too. 🙂
@@amyrohan6198 Yes
I'm an introvert and proud of it. Blessed be.♥️♥️♥️
Same 💖
This is me 100%. And i love it. If i was an extrovert i would've still been hanging with toxic people i didn't know were low-key bad to me. Introverts have its benefits in being observant and can almost read minds.
People usually misunderstood introverts, you are just busy doing your own thing, minding your own business and the people around you would then thought your competing with them and circulate things about you with others that they don't actually know... 😏
I hear you on that. The misconceptions associated with introverts are so frustrating and annoying that I sometimes wonder why this topic isn't talked about or taught in our early years in school. At least people will know different types of people make up this world.😖
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Seriously. They think we actually care about them meanwhile we are in our own world
@@sewsimplediy Tamron Hall should do a show on Introverts
( And Lone wolves)
I was just like all these since I was a child. Everybody was looking at me weird. I was forced to join my family and friends, and sometimes it felt bad. It took me too long to understand the reason why I couldn't stand people who like small talk and never close their mouths (they drive me crazy, I react way differently when I have annoyed people pushing me and stealing my precious time). It took me a while to stop being concerned about what others need always to say and move on. We cannot close people's mouths, we just let them do what they do best. It feels good to follow our heart and choose to live and breathe in the rhythm we love and in which only once we'll live. I love your videos 🙌
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Well said!
People only bring problems. Stay true to yourself. Live alone.
@@deborahwolff5651 🙌
@@jasoncook2232 🙌
I'm an introvert and as a child and teenager I was very shy. I do things alone and enjoy my own company. I never feel alone because I'm always busy. I'm an observer. I observe people quite well. I know a woman like myself who is the same way. She does things alone even though she's married. She enjoys her alone time which I perfectly understand because I'm exactly the same way.
I've found it is worth remembering that while introverts do understand extroverts, extroverts really struggle to comprehend us. We don't make obvious sense to them, sometimes they just come to the easy conclusion we must just have bad attitudes or that we're a little crazy.
Since we are a bit more intelligent than them, that would be expected.
@@paulknight9998 no
@@bradbyington6662 Yes -- although extroverts could have an IQ as high as introverts do, in practice they rarely make full use of it because they waste so much time socializing when we introverts spend all this time to improve our knowledge and/or practical skills, so in practice we introverts make much better use of our intellectual capacity!
To any introvert reading this: Being an introvert is just as normal as being an introvert.
It's not a disease/illness that needs to be cured.
I'm an introverted person and people think that I'm a snob and not caring which is totally opposite.
That’s not true, being introverted is a normal thing and nothing wrong with it.
@@psychoivy1883 You are absolutely correct. Nothing is wrong with being an introvert. As a matter of fact, I enjoy being an introvert because us introverts deep down we are awesome people 😉
@@jackcaubat9168 Yes, that’s what I love to hear right there, and it’s also very unique :)
At high school people also thought I was a snob, but I was just not into hanging with the popular kids, liked my own company best
I wouldn't let the opinions of non introverts bother you. Most of them lack self awareness.
You're describing me perfectly again. The only other thing, is that I can turn on an "extroverted" side when I should sometimes. 🤫
From an introvert point of view, I see socializing as a way to maintain cohesion in a group and therefore is necessary. It is a middle area between the introvert and the extrovert. My problem is when the extroverts switch on their mouths, they don't listen to anyone but themselves. They criticize everything they don't like. They usually end up criticizing me for being who I am. Then I leave the group for good as I get punished for being me and they act like they are normal and can look down on me as my judge. This happened to me when I joined a square dance club in Colorado. The caller didn't like my quiet stance and she told me so. When I was in high school my dad and I worked at the same place. He was outgoing and friendly and everyone liked him. He would tell me that people thought I was stuck-up (I thought I was better than everyone else) because I didn't talk. What I have discovered is that extroverts need someone to listen. As introverts we have the super power because we can choose who to listen to or not--they need to run their mouths--we don't need someone to listen to.
I'm a total introvert cause I enjoy my time alone more than I like being around people, I still got a long way to go and figure some things out about life cause I'm still young, so anyways God bless everyone who comes across this comment 🕊️🙌✝️.
Hang in there- it was really difficult growing up for me too. I had been bullied pretty severely (due to things about my family that I had no part of), and I’m not sure if I was an introvert before then, or if that may have caused it, because I was so young. But either way, I’ve always preferred my own company to that of others. Life seemed insurmountable when I was younger, but as a 48 year old man, I’ve found how to deal with it and other people, and kind of meet others halfway. My point is, don’t let it hold you back or make you feel like you’re less than anyone else. It may take you some time, but you’ll get through it- try to not let depression get a hold of you either, as it’s already hard to talk to others about how you feel, so nobody really knows what you’re going through. If I can get through it and make it almost half a century, I’m sure that you can do the same. Good luck, mate-
Mr. Lumberjack, what a well thought out response to Marcus. I am 60 and have finally found my peace through trial and error of societal pressures. Sometimes I feel like the turtle who sticks his neck out into a large gathering of people, only to retreat back to my shell of safety and harmony. People can be so toxic! I enjoy working alone because apparently, I intimidate my bosses and co-workers and never understood why but this video summed it up. For Marcus: be happy in your skin and embrace the wonderful personality you are! It is a peaceful blessing
@@amyrohan6198 Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really happy to hear that you’ve gotten to the place where you can be comfortable in your own skin, and not let the outside world tell you how to be, and dictate when and how you can be content. It does sometimes seem impossible, especially when you’re younger and haven’t had as much practice as you and I (and many others just like us) have. I also appreciate the advice and guidance that you offered to someone who feels like we did at his age! Thanks again, and have a wonderful weekend! ❤️
1000% introverts and I'm proud cuz I don't like socialising with other people and I like keeping my circle tight
This is best description of introverts I have ever listened or read. It was recommended by my therapist. I forwarded it to a friend and some co-workers.
I love going to the movies, because I’m doing something with a bunch of people I don’t have to interact with or even talk to, we are just doing this thing silently together. Also, the music that’s intended to generate an emotional response does generate that emotional response in me, and I like that.
As an introvert who is now 50 I have had many people think bad of me because they didn't understand me. An example would be a friend introduced me to his group of friends. When I go to the restroom the group ask the friend who brought me why I was "anti social" and in a bad mood. I wasn't in a bad mood I just always sound monotone when I speak and I have a dont mess with me face all the time. After getting to know these folks they all understand me now and we all are friends. I also find it's more difficult for us introverted to find a partner in life especially as a man as we are often thought of as awkward and shy instead of confident and women desire confidence. I'm trying to find a introvert to date as I have never dated one and want to see if it's better for me. I believe it will be honestly.
I'm an introverted woman who prefers introverted men, but, in my experience, introverted men prefer extroverted women.
@@TheSouthIsHotyou got that right 🎉
@@luckysunday8316 Why, thank you, I think.🤔
@@TheSouthIsHot I'm an introverted man who prefers introverted women -- but I already have one!
@@agentorange153 Hooray! I'm glad to hear of at least one happy, double-introvert couple.😊
I love being independent it feels so good .
Whoever is reading this, I pray that whatever you’re growing through gets better and whatever you’re battling with makes your situation better as you’re continuing to be a better person each day. I have faith that you’ll turn out great as your circumstances will change. Have a fantastic day! You got this! 🤗💪🏼❤️
I agree with some of the things on this list, but as an introvert I’d hardly call myself intimidating. I find as an introvert to be very misunderstood and extroverts always have the wrong idea about folk like us. My partner is the opposite and very extroverted, he thinks because I am shy then I like being alone all the time which isn’t true, I do get lonely and like to spend time with others, but they have to be the right kinds of people. I am quite a sensitive person so people have to walk on eggshells around me but I am a mentally strong person as well. I don’t choose to be an introvert and if I could change, I would but it’s something I’ve suffered with all my adult life and is ingrained into my personality. Life as in introvert can be a struggle as the world is not geared up for us but we are special.
Your last sentence is dead on.
The world needs us.
That just described me perfectly! It's warming to know that I am not the only one, thank you!
There's no point in trying to conform to the 'group' when you've never been a member of the group to begin with.
Especially when they shut you out of their cliques and marginalize you. Then they get mad at you for doing just fine without them.
This video is totally me. I hate drama, I'm very low-key, can't stand gossiping cuz it causes drama. I rather be alone so I get things done. And do more productive things. We get misunderstood alot. Ppl figure we are boring..!!
I have proved throughout my life that my introversion often intimidates people. It's funny, I don't like to step on other people's boundaries and mostly keep to myself but people love to villianize me because I happen to be... quiet.
Maybe some day I will get it 😂
if being talkative is silvery,then being silent is golden
All of these can be true although not all us introverts are so well adjusted lol we have all the same issues as others but just aren't as quick to show it. Not feeling the need to fit in and play by a lot of societies rules does seem to throw a lot of people off.
Most are of course shy. Silence is intimidating to bullshitters
I’m an introvert that learned to act like an extrovert to survive in America. However, now that I’ve retired I can be myself. You have just exactly described me.
I have always been a listener more than a talker! It gives one time to determine if you want to be involved with a situation.
Today folks call it discernment! Mostly, I was labeled weird! Lol! Being like this gets easier with age. It was hard as a younger
woman.
Im a introvert. I love having space to myself. Not to say I dislike being around other people. Just I spend less time than a extravert normally would being around others.
Time to myself allows me to relax and recollect myself. My sister has always said I'm very intelligent. I think deeper than a normal person would also. Love making people think vs having small talk.
Some of us prefer pets to people aswell 😁. Great video.
Agreed. Pets are better than people. They accept you for yourself and don’t judge you.
Absolutely spot-on :) It's so much fun to be a true introvert...
When you are an introvert person, you see the video and you love it. 😍
Really like how this video made things click on why others sometimes find it hard to be with me. I generally enjoy being alone and need time away from people in order to recharge and process things.
Yeeeeesss!
1. I'm not really a bookworm, but if something catches attention, then yes I want to read it
2. I still kind of don't have control over me emotions but I still understand myself.
3. I'm kind of good at reading people, not all the time
4. I kind do care about other people's opinions, only if it's something positive, I like them
5. I am independent, yes
I'm an introvert, but I am like anyone else. I can talk, but with the right people😃
I'm an introvert and candid.. This offends people! But I feel no guilt.. I hate being fake. As long as I'm not being intentionally rude; I don't care what other people think about me...
Most definitely - I can recognize myself. It always amazes me what "conclusions" people can draw from an introvert. Usually (for me at least) it's a HOOT.
I was also an introvert when I was born and a lot of people in my family always thought. That I hate them and don't want to be around them. For me, it's very messy and I feel like they don't really understand what does the meaning of introvert is. And I still love being myself.
Hey there! Loved your video on "10 Ways Introverts Intimidate People." As an introvert myself, it's crazy how often people misunderstand our nature. Being quiet and preferring solitude doesn't mean we're shy or antisocial, we just thrive with some alone time. Thanks for shedding light on this! Keep up the awesome work! 🙌🔥
Introverts don't intimidate people. People intimidate themselves with all the stupid ideas, they have about introverts.
I'm a huge introvert and i'm always in my own world and i'm never worried i rather be alone and be at peace... but i rather be with somebody who is also an introvert Like me
I do have such traits that make people fear me I do agree with you
Actions speak louder than words. Introverts don’t have to brag.
@@buzzyuncle340 Pretty much.
I hear that a lot and it never gets old...very golden to be an introvert.
😂😂... My goodness... This is SO ME! People who don't know me and have not been allowed into my space don't know how to take me. I'm very balanced. Neither easily excited or discouraged. I am very observant and a non-conformist. This video is 100 percent me!
Iam introvert, I thought I was anti social but this video on introverts has thought me alot, thanks for letting me know about introverts
I love being like this I'm very happy with my own company.😊
An introverted person does not need you, is not interested in pleasing you and isn't afraid of pissing you off or offending you, or losing contact with you altogether.
Nailed it!
Good call but it's not that introverts intimidate others but rather confuse them sometimes. I'm an introvert because I don't have time for superficial people. I'm not a hard person to get to know but I don't play no games when it comes to being honest. I just will not tolerate being lied to. When I am I don't get angry. I just walk away and close that door forever if possible. And there are a few people who look at me strangely. I am a Christian who is happy in my life, fulfilled with much purpose. I'm resiliant, resourceful and reliable. Life is too short to be goose chasing and other things I can't count on! And this my friend is how you keep your peace of mind! Keep it real!
Look like those values are really important , communicating to others about who we are
I'm a introvert you got it right u nailed this one.
I'm an Infp personality type n I'm an introvert n extravert! I'm also selectively social! N there's nothing wrong with that! It's who I am, n I'm very proud of it! Thank God 4 Me! 🙏😇💝💚💙💜
I'm not a snob! I don't feel right being around everyone but open up like a bag of treats with occasional people I meet. It's like I can sense pretty quick who is trustworthy and just decent.
I am an extreme introvert. I intimidate nobody. I disallow anybody from knowing me. With no friends, nor amorous relationships, the problems most people have do not exist in my life. Being social offers very little benefits. However it causes an enormous amounts of negatives. I simply chose to delete that unnecessary aspect of my life.
Yes but there are disadvantages. I only have one or two real friends, quality not quantity. I find it hard to trust people. I hate it when people are intrusive in my personal life at work.
In my case, I want to have only that one special person of opposite sex in my life, and NOBODY else!
Yes this is true, I can read someone before they open their mouths...
😂Sometimes, I just PRETEND not to know something to avoid embarrassing someone... I just LAUGH INSIDE my mind, because I enjoy listening and watching someone lying 🤥 😂
I love to see people acting too 🤭🤭🤭
I’m an INFP male so introversion is natural to my personality I also dance as well expression and creativity is key for INFPs we are so in touch with our emotions also very sensitive insightful and intuitive we are empaths I am an observer but I’m also very great at being honest as well I don’t have many friends maybe at all so yea I’m cautious of who I choose.
Wow! I have not heard someone say INFP in almost 30 years! "Hello" fellow INFP, we are an awfully small percentage of the male population. When I took the personality type test to find out what I am, (it was part of team building at work) it all seemed to finally make sense to me. I've have since learned to embrace it, I hope you do too. :)
I hate when people try to force me to talk. They swear to goodness that they're trying to help when it does the opposite. It makes them mad when I get away from them. Out of me and my siblings I'm the quietest.
I have gotten the "watch out for that quiet one" treatment numerous times, even having heard it said behind my back more than once.
I also hear this often , I have come to see that people don’t think of us as having human feelings because we appear not to know anything about life and love, so when you are dating someone you are seen as sneaky when all you are doing is being private. I have had people show astonishment when they found out I had a husband and children.
You are depicting me even in details, which make me smiling. I am fully content with my own sovereignty.
That whole list describes me perfectly 👍
I’m proud to be an introvert. I used to be ashamed but now I own it!
Bless your ❤. When I was a kid, I was introverted (and I still am) and I thought there was something wrong with me. But now, I am comfortable with it. It's just who I am.
I've been a introvert my whole life and it's awesome. i rather spend my time in the woods with my camera exploring by my self than getting together with other people. When it's totally dead quiet and nobody is outside, like 04-05 in the morning is the best time ever! The best feeling i know and when i'm the most happy is just that, by myself away from the noise of city life. you should try it 😄
I find social interactions somewhat difficult at times. While others can talk easily about their day, what's going on with their families, I can either be cautious in what I say or too forthcoming. I can't feel like I fit in and that troubles me. I often wish the subject would be changed and people would just move on to something else.
When someone wants to shake my hand I don’t, comes off as rude but I don’t want people to bother me in the future
It just change my thinking of living. Before this vedio I was a confused soul with limitless burden on my mind. But now I know my traits, so I am okay with that. Becouse having an introvert personality is a real gift of God. Now I start truely admire it. And, looking for more and more vedios related to this topic, so that I can live my life with peace. In other words with no guilts! Also, please make vedios related to the cures of some of the down sides in our personality, such as public avoidance.. and some others as well. As. I strongly believe that if we correct this issue, we can live a happier life with our family members or loved ones. Because they care about us, but we don't have the solution to stay connected with them, while going against our natural trait of public avoidance. Thank you so MUCH!
Perfectly said!
Wow! That's me right on time, some people think I'm a Loner but I love people. But I can be by myself also, I enjoy being with others I don't like gossip. I love your videos that right on target as someone else said. Please, could do s'more videos regarding introverts thank you, a friend of mine's help me to understand that I'm not a loner but a introvert. I can work by myself, I just don't like drama.
proud introvert with no apologies
I’m an introvert and often criticize myself because I think I should be doing more with people. It’s the word “should”. I enjoy being alone but I think I’m missing out.
What should I say? Good, simple video. I mean, as a mostly introverted person, everything here makes sense. It would be easy to go into a diatribe about/against people that don't understand introverts. Instead I'll just try and find a video explaining extroverts. Maybe that will teach me more. But...I mean, this video is good. Definitely explains clearly some basic ways of understanding some basic things about introverts. I'd say one major thing about introverts, they covered here... introverts don't need distractions and validation from others to be fulfilled. It's sad that that may be hard for some to grasp. I mean, what, are some people so shallow that they NEED validation from others all the time, so much so that they can't even understand introverts (retorical)? Sad life. Anyway, brainy dose has a lot of good videos. Thanks.
Yeah you’re missing out disrespect!
People have always described me as the kind,intimidating and a very good listener for people at times.
They call us loners; I say we are people that value solitude.
More than that, introverts prefer valuable relationships.
Pretty much nails it, but there are always exceptions to the rule! A great many of us introverts are aka HSP, highly sensitive people and we grow up hearing often times, "You're too sensitive" to which we could respond, "Well, you're not sensitive enough"! But, yes, for the most part, we don't care what others think! We can also be empaths and in my case a creative empath and a major bookaholic, a healthy addiction! Also , a professional artist for over 45 years/former retired NYC fashion illustrator/floral designer and now painter and pianist/composer who has composed a full length American folk opera, publicly performed. We have plenty of company in that respect. Thanks for listing how we intimidate others, didn't realize I was doing that! lol Cheers~
wow......as an introvert...this analysis is spot on!
Exceptionally pleasant way to put it