I Am An Introvert

I haven't been close to any one for years. Last time I made a phone call to a friend was in 6th or seventh grade. I never knew how much I'd dread expecting or making a phone call. After tonight, I need a day or a week away from my cellphone like my mom's doing. She's on a "phone diet". She turned her cellphone off and locked in her car's trunk. It'll probably be their for a week or two. Anyway, we've only known each other for three days and had four conversations, and this person is already inviting me over to their house. I'm tired of calling and being called every day, and I am tired of this person suggesting I should come over so soon, so i'll just say I'm too busy with college and work. To me, knowing someone for three days isn't enough to know and trust them. I've gotta know you for maybe a month before I make a final decision.

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OneNLyn

I have an introverted friend who doesn't talk to me on the phone, but we email daily. I want to be in his life, so I've given him this space, even though, to be honest, it drives me nuts sometimes. But, he has made it clear he wants to be in my life, so changing my communication style is a small price to pay. I am an extrovert, but he's made changes for me, too (he responds a bit faster). Introverts have so many great qualities. I wish more would just say, "Hey, I'm an introvert. I don't want to talk on the phone."

elevenohfive

I've told people that and other things that will help them understand me better and they just look at me like I'm crazy or ignore what I say. Most of the extroverts I've met are not at all good at understanding introverts.

OneNLyn

Some extroverts are jerks. :-)

CantatriceChauve

Oh God! Same thing here! Email daily but no phone. It's very frustrating. But, I'm not sure that I want to pay the small price anymore.

elevenohfive

I thought I was the only one that hated talking on the phone. Someone on EP keeps harassing me to talk to them on the phone but I've only known them for a week and don't want to. Now he won't talk to me. Whatever.

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