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surrealAmerican

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2. It's not really a binary characteristic.

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Tue Apr 29, 2025, 12:10 PM

Apr 29

I'm more introverted than most people, but you don't really find people who never want to be around any other people, or who always need to be around many other people.

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Are You an Introvert or Extrovert? [View all] LogDog75 Apr 29 OP

Very much an introvert. Love to socialize, but oregonjen Apr 29 #1

It's not really a binary characteristic. surrealAmerican Apr 29 #2

Big time introvert get the red out Apr 29 #3

More introverted the older I get SARose Apr 29 #4

Introvert, but like you, I am sociable and like socializing with others -- especially one on one, but need KPN Apr 29 #5

We are very similar LogDog75 Apr 29 #12

Carl Jung said something like: Extroverts get their energy from (being around) other people, Jim__ Apr 29 #6

Introvert sestina Apr 29 #7

Introvert.... anciano Apr 29 #8

I am an introvert to the extreme. I like people, but I hate to deal with them. I find it very draining. Midnight Writer Apr 29 #9

EXTROVERT ProfessorGAC Apr 29 #10

No "per" option. Is that intended to exclude many MAGATS, or just an oversight? rzemanfl Apr 29 #11

Introvert. I'm social with a few people. I'm very comfortable being alone. TommieMommy Apr 29 #13

I have no problems striking up convos with complete strangers, but I also treasure my alone time. Dorothy V Apr 29 #14

Introvert Mad_Dem_X Apr 29 #15

Ambivert (a mix): 2/3 Extrovert, 1/3 Introvert electric_blue68 Apr 29 #16

Both. Depends on the situation. bif Apr 30 #17

Extrovert - but love being home alone gardening & making art womanofthehills Apr 30 #18

I'm pretty much an introvert. Aristus Apr 30 #19

Dyed in the wool introvert n/t ailsagirl May 1 #20

Was an extrovert, now an introvert. Clouds Passing May 1 #21

I'm a hardcore introvert. Small talk actually physically exhausts me. catbyte May 1 #22

I'm BI zanana1 May 2 #23

Introvert. n/t area51 May 2 #24