The Extrovert-Introvert Friendship
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The Extrovert-Introvert Friendship

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The Extrovert-Introvert Friendship
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Do you have the talkative, outgoing extrovert for a best friend? Are you mostly quiet and reserved one in the friendship? Now, this pair seems like it would be quite difficult to handle since the two are such opposites. Because the two are so different, surprisingly, they mesh well together and teach each other new ways of life.

Contrary to popular belief, introverts are not antisocial or hate people, they are just more comfortable and most content when they are alone. They love nothing more than “me-time.” Extroverts love being around people and can bring the introvert out of their shell. They can show the introvert many different and exciting adventures. Instead of having a night in, eating a bag of popcorn and binge watching Friends on Netflix, the extrovert can take the introvert to a party and get around some people. Although introvert will most definitely be turned off the idea, they may find themselves opening up to the idea after time and see that spending time with people other than themselves can be fun also. The extrovert opens the introvert’s eyes and gives them a new outlook on fun and social activities.

Introverts naturally keep to themselves and do not open up easily to others. The extrovert can show the introvert that it is okay to open up to people instead of keeping things bottled inside. The introvert will explore new ways to express their feelings with the help of an extrovert as their best friend. Overall, the extrovert will bring the loner out of the introvert and allow them to be a little social. They will still be an introvert at heart and will continue to love “me-time” but will find themselves open to the idea of more social stimulation as well as more open with their thoughts and feelings to other people.

The extrovert can benefit from having an introvert as their best friend also. Extroverts usually are energized by social stimulation and the company of many people. Introverts can give the extrovert a new perspective on fun and adventure. To the extrovert, that may mean going out with friends or going to a party. The introvert can show the extrovert that sometimes staying in with one person or just by themselves is fun. The introvert can help them realize the importance of spending quality time with yourself to get to know you.

The extrovert-introvert friendship is almost a perfect one in a sense. Opposites attract and each can show the other new ideas and perspectives on something. The extrovert can bring the introvert out while the introvert can show the extrovert the beauty of alone time. The balance of this friendship can be harmonious because each of them has a trait the other is lacking and they can feed off each other. These two will have a great friendship and continue to teach each other different ways of life throughout the journey of their friendship. They are the yin to the other’s yang.

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