Acceptance

Okay, here's my soapbox for today...this is for all of you who rub shoulders with an introvert. And when I say introvert, I mean a person who gets re-energized by being alone, not necessarily someone who is shy or quiet around groups of people.

PLEASE stop thinking that just because we introverts like to be alone that we don't like you. We do. Like you. Every-so-regular-often we need to regroup. ALONE. And please don't think that we think we're better, stuck up, or unhappy because we want to be alone. We don't and we're not. And please stop assuming that just because we need some time away by ourselves that we are lazy, selfish, or the like.

Listen closely people! We are recharged and energized by being in a quiet place, by ourselves. In order for us to be our best "us" we need this time to "rest". For those extroverts out there, imagine never getting to be with other people. Imagine yourself isolated from social settings for a long period of time. Sounds horrible, right? Nigh close to death? Well, welcome to the world of the introvert when we are not allowed our time alone.

I'm not sure why in the culture we live in today that extroverts are more accepted than introverts. It irritates me to no end. Probably because I am an introvert and feel the need to constantly explain why I need some alone time. Why I am perfectly fine to be by myself and not have to be around others all the time. Why if I had to choose, I'd probably choose to be alone.

If you have an introvert in your circle of life, be kind. Stop harassing, guilt-laying and judging your introvert. Just let them be the best introvert they can be. If you give them their space, they'll be so much better off. And in the end, so will you.
The end.

P.S. This is NOT written to my dear hubby. Just in case you were wondering. :-) He's a gem.