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[–] [email protected] 37 points 3 days ago (19 children)

What is extroverted introverted?

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 days ago (5 children)

It's a way of describing that a person is willing to join social interaction, but also enjoys alone time

[–] [email protected] 41 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Isn't that everyone, more or less? We all need a balance between spending time with others, and time by ourselves.

If I don't get an appropriate amount of both on a regular basis I go crazy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Most of ADHD is just "isn't that everyone" symptoms but to a much greater and often disabling degree.

It's why memes and stereotypes are usually relatable to a lot of people. I wouldn't say it's an inaccurate thing to say. But it's definitely too generalizing.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Its just another weird way people who are not specialists try to divide and label everyone for no clear reason to fit into their binary world, I just don't like how its being used. There is too much simplification and generalization while every person is unique. Not saying such things as introvert/extravert should not exist, I just don't like how its being interpreted in mass/social media

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Somewhat, but specifically a sociable person who ultimately needs alone time to recharge (or time just with their partner). Some people need social interaction as their recharge, and they might not be great in their own company for too long.

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