Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week agoThe Quiet Tension Between Needing Space and Needing People
Preference for solitude often reflects limited social energy and need for restoration, not a permanent change in personality.
The holidays can come with a lot of expectations. Beyond finding the perfect gifts for the people on your list and digging out grandma's secret cookie recipe, there is also pressure to express seasonal joy in a particular way. We're supposed to want a full calendar of holiday parties, big family gatherings, and endless opportunities to mingle. We're expected to stay late, be chatty, participate in group games, and make small talk with distant relatives.