I am a social introvert

For an introvert I can be selectively social. I do need some alone time and relaxation to recharge and get some of my energy back. But I also do well one on one or in small groups for socializing. I love learning about people’s stories and having philosophical deep conversations. Some people have mistaken me for an extrovert because truthfully if I like someone I can be very warm and friendly. On certain things I can be rather shy and uncomfortable like going to parties or speaking or singing in front of a crowd. I often wait for others to make the first social move though in real life. Although there have been a couple of times I found someone alone and interesting enough to talk to and was comfortable immediately like with my friend Marissa. I am capable of making small talk although too much small talk is annoying because I really want to get to know the story behind the people and animals etc. what they think, their values and life experiences and so on. I rather email or text message than talk on the phone more often than not. But I enjoy video calls and sometimes when I am in the mood for a phone call, I can talk for a while especially if the topic is fascinating or I am really delving into the other person. But I am a good listener and think before I speak usually. Sometimes I talk if I have something important to say or have questions to ask. I like close friendships. A few close knit friendships with plenty of depth and mutual respect and understanding. I want to know everything about my close friends and I prefer people I can instinctively trust. I don’t need more than a few close friends because I don’t like superficial friendships. Of course I am open to making new friends especially if we really get each other and share similar hobbies and passions as well as values and life dreams/goals. I enjoy intimate quiet environments to focus on tasks and projects sometimes with background music. I can be in crowds in public places to see the sights ( artisan markets, concerts and more) and observe people and find it fascinating but at the end of the day I need a quiet peaceful environment to return to recharge in to be by myself or with just one other person who would be my lover or spouse if I had one. I tend to stick to hobbies and passions/talents/interests I can do on my own as individual activities vs getting involved in group activities and socializing a lot. So yeah I am an introvert almost ambivert. I sometimes can do group activities like eating out with my family or when they wanted to play monopoly in a group of four. But I am comfortable entertaining myself and I like variety vs routine activities. As long as I get intellectual and creative stimulation I do not get easily bored. I can sit still for hours at a time doing my favorite activities. Occasionally I need to get up and move around but generally I have no problem being quiet and still. I have no patience for demanding or obnoxious people or their complaints. I am good at focusing on one thing at a time in depth. I am terrible at multi tasking and high pressure situations drain me. I could go on….