I've never had a problem chatting to people, and for a long time I thought that that made me an extrovert. I assumed that being an introvert meant you were shy and struggled to strike up a conversation with strangers.
The difference between being an introvert and an extrovert isn't what I thought. What's key is that introverts and extroverts seek energy in different ways. Introverts like to recharge and reflect in solitude, avoid being the center of attention, and often prefer one-on-one friendships.
Next, I try to keep playdates and catch-ups to about two hours max so I don't feel too drained by the end of the social interaction. I find two hours is that sweet spot where everyone's had fun, but we are ready to head home.
At that moment, I felt completely understood and heard, and so grateful for my babies. 'They totally get me,' I thought, smiling silently the whole way home.
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