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Growing up a social butterfly, being the life of the party was all I knew. But in other countries, I needed to take a step back and let those who were in their natural state take the center stage so I could learn from them as their guest.

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I hate to say it, but introverts should mostly date other introverts.

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Start friendships online. Once you finally do meet in person, you’ll feel like you already know them and have an easier time chatting.

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I will never be the girl with the full social calendar and I am A-OK with that.

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I’ve always loved being with people and hanging out in big groups, but I equally loved (and needed) my alone time.

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It is possible to establish boundaries without erecting walls. Boundaries allow people to feel your presence more, without requiring you to expend a lot of energy. Walls isolate us and prevent us from experiencing the social interaction that even introverts need in regular (albeit small) doses.

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Because someone who speaks quietly and only when they have something to say, can command greater attention than the loudest, most vocal person in the room.

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Abandon all hope, ye introverts who enter here… – Dante, kind of

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With wanting to express all of your thoughts comes the fear that you’re talking out of turn or saying something you shouldn’t. You’ve made the mistake MANY times and so the worry lingers, even as you grow up.