As an introvert, and somewhat shy person, it can be difficult getting the chaos that's in my head out in coherent sentences. However, I can say with confidence that every introvert needs an extroverted friend. Here are 11 reasons why every introvert should have an extroverted best friend.
1. They call you out on...everything.
I think a lot before I speak, and oftentimes this leads to not speaking at all. The first time my extroverted best friend witnessed this, she announced to the entire room that she was going to ask my questions for me because I was too shy to say anything myself. Thanks. Really.
2. They're basically an anger translator.
If you've seen Kay and Peele's Anger Translator segments, then you understand just how much they relate to the introvert and extrovert friendship. I'm often called patient and calm, but really, all my emotions are swirling beneath the surface. It's honestly amazing that I don't blow a casket with this hurricane of emotion inside me. My friend never fails to voice exactly what I'm thinking, even if I'd never say it aloud.
3. They give you the honest truth -- whether you like it or not.
Maybe that guy I'm checking out looks like he swings the other way, or I'm putting myself down too much -- either way, she's there to shut it down.
4. You can communicate with a look.
A good-looking guy walks in the room? There's a code for that. We're annoyed or tired, there's one for that too.
5. 'Bored' is no longer in your vocabulary.
Not that I get bored often (I don't mind staying in and watching Netflix in my room), but it's always fun hanging out or even, God-forbid, actually go out.
6. There is no such thing as an awkward silence.
I hate small talk, which can lead to some awkward silences when I don't know what to say. With an extroverted best friend, awkward silences are non-existent. Actually, silence at all is pretty rare, but even if we aren't talking, we're fine with just doing our own thing.
7. They rub off on you.
They are constantly reminding you that nothing is wrong with saying what's on your mind and doing whatever the heck you want to do. Eventually, that rubs off and you actually start to believe it.
8. Sometimes you just need someone to hate the people you're mad at.
What's more therapeutic than having a therapist give you rational solutions? How about a friend that wants to plow down everything in your way?
9. They remind you to lighten up.
I'm a tad philosophical and overthink things way too much. Sometimes the answer is much simpler than the meaning of life.
10. They remind you that it's okay to ask for help.
I have this habit of forgetting that I can ask for help. For some reason, I don't even consider it; I just do it myself. My extrovert friend has flat out asked me why I didn't bother telling her I needed something.
11. Basically, they help you show the world your weird side.
Introverts tend to reserve their fun side for only the people they trust. My closest friends have all told me that they initially thought I was just this quiet, shy and square person. When they got to know me, they realized I was actually kind of sassy and fun. Your extroverted friend has a way of bringing this out faster.
