I read an article recently (article listed below) called “The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Introverts (36 tips)”. Being an introvert myself, I can actually tell you I agree with a lot of what this article has to say.

The first thing the article talks about is how introverts “enjoy being alone” and that they “don’t feel lonely when alone”. This is actually true for me. I enjoy being alone because it gives me the opportunity to read without being disturbed. I find it particularly draining to be in a situation where you are around a bunch of people all at once. Being an introvert isn’t the same as being anti-social or anything like that. It’s just, I need time to have my brain to myself and recharge my batteries, especially after spending all day at work. At work, I have to deal with all sorts of people all day long and I find it draining (I’m not saying I hate my job). Interacting with people all day long at work is something that requires a lot of energy from me, both mentally and physically.

Another thing is you can’t change an introvert. We don’t have something wrong with us. We don’t need someone to come along and make us more outgoing. There are going to be times we like being by ourselves. We don’t need you to pressure us to talk more. We don’t need to go hang out at a party (especially with people we don’t know or don’t know very well). We are who we are and that’s all there is to it.

https://www.diaryofanintrovertng.com/blog/things-introverts-want-you-to-know