Being an introverted extrovert really is an oxymoron that couldn't contradict itself more, but I think it describes where I fall on the social spectrum along with many others. On one hand, I crave attention and validation in social situations and I want to have fun, but at the same time it's hard to open up to numerous people or be extremely outgoing around people I'm not comfortable with yet. Here are a few things that us introverted extroverts deal with regularly:
1. Being selectively social.
2. One-on-one time is better than hanging out with a large group.
3. Your friends don't understand why some days you're social and some days you're not.
4. There is a constant dilemma between wanting to stay in and do your own thing while simultaneously wanting to hang out with friends.
5. Feeling awkward when you can't be your true self around new people.
6. You want to talk. You just don't know what to say.
7. You feel so exhausted after dealing with people that you'll forget to respond to texts.
8. Sometimes you get lost in your own thoughts while others are talking.
