It's always good to know just what you're getting yourself into when it comes to picking a partner. Introverts are strange, special creatures that are very commonly associated with hermit-like personalities, but really, that's not always the case. Here is what you need to know before you decide to date an introvert.

It's not that we don't like people.

I think this is the most common misconception of those who are introverted. Just because we're introverts doesn't mean that we don't like people. Personally, I lovepeople and making new friends and meeting new faces. However, I classify myself as an introvert because I am at my most relaxed and most comfortable state when I am spending time by myself. So, if you decide to date an introvert, please don't think that that person hates people or anything.

We need space.

This is kind of what makes it very difficult for an introvert and a clingy person to mix well. Again, it's not that we don't like you. We aren't mad at you. We aren't trying to ignore you. We just like spending time on our own every once in a while. So, if you ask your introverted boyfriend or girlfriend to hang out together, and he or she says no because he or she wants to have some time alone, don't take it personally and don't take it the wrong way. It's likely that you're not doing anything wrong--you're just dating an introvert!

We are Netflix and chillers...

No, it's not in the way that you're thinking. We introverts literally love to watch Netflix and just chill around the house as a date, because that's what we're used to doing on days when we keep to ourselves. Well, that plus other things like reading books, eating food and other hobbies that may vary from introvert to introvert.

...but it's definitely okay to take us out on dates.

Since we are introverts, we will mainly want to stay in when we spend time with you -- but you must fight back! Trust me, we'll thank you later once you get us out of the house and out in the town to have a great evening together. We just need a little extra push, so don't be afraid to do that when needed!

You know it's real.

You know you must be something really special when you work your way into an introvert's heart. When we feel comfortable enough with a person to share our own personal world with them, it's because we feel like we've really found someone extraordinary. It means you've made us feel safe enough to let our walls down and brave enough to step out of our comfort zone. So, if you're dating an introvert, give yourself a pat on the back and know that you are truly cherished.