"We are a family of ideas, who have long, excited discussions about suns going supernova, terraforming Mars, or the sex lives of dung beetles (don't ask). But look around the room, and there is always someone with their nose in a book. Someone who has sidled into the kitchen to 'clean' (be alone with running water that drowns out other sounds). Someone talking to a cat in the hallway."
"All of them involve one of us hosting a houseful of guests. Successfully. True introverts tend to like people, but need space and quiet to recharge. They may be uncomfortable with large groups because they find it overwhelming. They may be more comfortable with deeper exchanges than with joking or being the center of attention. They may find small talk exhausting."
A large, lively family can include many introverts who enjoy company yet need quiet to recharge. Family members balance energetic discussions with solitary activities like reading, cleaning, or talking to pets during gatherings. Recent multi-day reunions and Thanksgiving succeeded by allowing space and choices for different needs. Introverts often prefer deeper exchanges to small talk and can feel overwhelmed by large groups. Effective hosting provides varied seating, music or zoning to create quieter corners, respects different social energy levels, and recognizes that being alone is not equivalent to being lonely.
Read at Psychology Today
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