The question is not whether you’ll change; you will. Research clearly shows that everyone’s personality traits shift over the years, often for the better. But who we end up becoming and how much we like that person are more in our control than we tend to think they are.

Posted September 7, 2022 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan

Situations that are easily navigated by so many are sometimes overwhelming for those who are more introverted in nature. The stereotype is that loud, crowded parties are too overstimulating, which is true, but being introverted goes deeper than discomfort with large crowds.

Social media is peppered with memes and video clips that make humor out of some of the more common experiences of self-proclaimed introverted people. But even with the increase in awareness, introverted people still sometimes struggle to navigate a world made for people who are more extroverted and outgoing socially.

Here are 10 scenarios that bring joy and comfort to many introverts:

Granneman, J. (2020). Why Do Introverts Love Being Alone? Here’s the Science. https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-alone-time-science-marti-olse…. Accessed 9/4/2022.

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS, is a psychotherapist and the author of Invisible Bruises: How a Better Understanding of the Patterns of Domestic Violence Can Help Survivors Navigate the Legal System.

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The question is not whether you’ll change; you will. Research clearly shows that everyone’s personality traits shift over the years, often for the better. But who we end up becoming and how much we like that person are more in our control than we tend to think they are.