I relate to this deeply. As an introvert I have no idea how I managed to get into a career (casino gambling) that required talking, entertaining, and being on high alert surrounded by crowdes at all times 8 hours or more a day, and that required math skills and working with numbers (I'm horrible at math and can't stand it). I attribute this to wanting everyone to like me and fit in, which I didn't at an early age.
I need a lot of down time to recharge. It's exhausting being social for me. For the most part. Like you event and activities are what energize my zest for life.
I moved all over the country solo, before marrying a few years ago for the first time at 62. It never bothered me a bit. What bother's me is now that I'm no longer working with the public, but I live in a comminity that is very social... I feel like I have to hide to have my peace of mind (my husband travels for a living and gone for 8-10 days at a time).
I envy that you've relocated to these parts of the world mentioned, as an introvert I find nothing more exciting to dream and imagine... maybe someday - my husband is considering moving so it's a start. There's that! Nice article, I enjoyed it and feeling a connection with a kindred spirit.
I relate to this deeply. As an introvert I have no idea how I managed to get into a career (casino gambling) that required talking, entertaining, and being on high alert surrounded by crowdes at all times 8 hours or more a day, and that required math skills and working with numbers (I'm horrible at math and can't stand it). I attribute this to wanting everyone to like me and fit in, which I didn't at an early age.
I need a lot of down time to recharge. It's exhausting being social for me. For the most part. Like you event and activities are what energize my zest for life.
I moved all over the country solo, before marrying a few years ago for the first time at 62. It never bothered me a bit. What bother's me is now that I'm no longer working with the public, but I live in a comminity that is very social... I feel like I have to hide to have my peace of mind (my husband travels for a living and gone for 8-10 days at a time).
I envy that you've relocated to these parts of the world mentioned, as an introvert I find nothing more exciting to dream and imagine... maybe someday - my husband is considering moving so it's a start. There's that! Nice article, I enjoyed it and feeling a connection with a kindred spirit.