I write weekly for the Asmithblog.com. Here is a post I hope you will find helpful.
I didn't know I was married to an introvert. How do you communicate with an introvert if you are not one? It is simple. It starts with respect.
DISCLAIMER: This is not meant to be an exhaustive look at the communication practices of introverts.They are studies about that. Rather, this is designed to give you practical knowledge into how to connect with the introverts in your life.
Before we dive into the meat and potatoes, let's whet our appetite with some definitions and clarity.
Introversion is a psychological term used to classify personality. Attributed to Carl Jung, introversion's technical definition, as made famous by the Myers-Brigg personality assessment, simply means one focuses on the inner world stimulation versus the outer world.
"People who are introverted tend to be inward turning, or focused more on internal thoughts, feelings and moods rather than seeking out external stimulation." Introverts get their energy and are recharged from spending time with their thoughts." (1)
In the early years of my marriage I didn't know my husband was introverted. The signs were there; I just didn't see them. I thought because he was popular, outspoken, and got along with just about everyone, he was naturally an extrovert like me. But, the real differences came to light every Friday night.
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