Is Ethel a Social Introvert?
I tell people all the time that I am a social introvert, but often, they laugh it off, saying I’m too social or expressive to be anything close to an introvert. So here goes my analysis I want to know what you think. I used to hate talking or associating with people, including my siblings when I was younger. I disliked interacting and being interacted with. But one day, I realized that the people who interacted more seemed brighter and happier compared to me. Because I tend to think, analyze, and overanalyze everything, my moods were often affected. I felt less happy, more grumpy, and moody. So, for survival, I decided I would learn to socialize to get that sun-like glow extroverts seemed to have and the laughter that always surrounded them. But starting out was difficult. People misunderstood my awkward smiles, unsociable responses, and my struggle to connect. I felt discouraged and exhausted, wishing I could go back to pretending I was a non-living thing. Looking back, the first skil...