As a self proclaimed introvert, I don't always agree with what I hear about introverted people being "stuck up" or "uninterested". People think we don't mingle because we are shy or timid, but that's hardly true. There's so much assumed about introverts, when in fact, our low profiles aren't just because we have nothing to offer.

Here's a list of things that I think introverts can agree are true.

1. Parties and social events wear you out

We are literally tired from being around people and lots of activity for long periods of time. Being active and out there recharges the intellectual energy of extroverts but it saps the energy out of us.

2. You love one-on-one conversations

Rather than talking with a large crowd of people, who might as well be doomed due to the fact they will probably never be on the same page, a one-on-one convo goes much farther. It is useful, relevant, and purposeful because the number of personality types we need to take note of are reduced.

3. You crave solitude

Being alone is wonderful. There's sufficient time and space to think, reflect, and recharge mentally. There's no one else to focus our attention on and it's all about us and what we want to think about or do.

4. You resent leaving the house

It's not that we don't want to see you, we just really prefer being in our houses where the excitement is down to a minimum.

5. Writing > Speaking

Writing and other similar hobbies are more appreciated than those that involve direct communication. No thank you, public speaking.

6. Phone calls aren't your favorite thing

Come on.

7. Relationships can be tough

Our independence can be a problem to others sometimes because we don't need someone else to listen to or confirm our thoughts before they become valid. We can go ahead and make decisions clearly and confidently because we must have already done a lot of thinking on it.

8. Your emotions are hardly out there

Because we are wary and conscious of our behavior and actions in the midst of people, we are in great control of what and how we express emotions to those around us.

9. Despite all of this, extroverts want you as a friend

It's kind of ironic seeing as we're scarcely boisterous but, because opposites attract, extroverts are drawn to people who will listen to them and pay them the attention they need. We, in turn, need them as friends because we need to remember how useful it is to speak up or be actively involved once in a while.