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[–] 2 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

Even if they do understand that, I’m not sure it matters. I’m an introvert so I know how easy it is to think of extroverts as annoying, overbearing sausages. However they have needs just like I do. Isolation genuinely harms them just like over stimulation harms me. I think it brings some realism to this topic if we remember that maybe they aren’t doing everything they’re doing just for the sake of shoving extroversion down your throat: maybe they are just trying to meet their own needs. It’s like the flip side of what introverts always say: don’t take it personally if I need to withdraw from you, I’m just meeting my own needs. Can you make the same allowance for them?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)

    Sure, but they have the easier solution. They can socialize anywhere. Meanwhile, for us: income isn't optional.

    To say nothing of the ethics of using a captive audience to meet your 'needs.'

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