Would you consider yourself to be an outgoing person? Do you find yourself feeling bored when you aren't around others? You like to talk? If you fit into the categories previously listed then congratulations! You make up the 75% of the population that would be considered to be an extrovert. While I can personally attest to the fact that being an extrovert is a blast, it isn't always as great s it's cracked up to be. Extroversion comes with it's own set of drawbacks. If you consider yourself to be an extrovert, then I'm sure you can relate to some of the following struggles--
1. You don't know what "alone time" is.
Being an extrovert, being alone is just plain boring. There is no one to talk to, so you much rather be out meeting and talking with new people.
2. But constantly being the one to talk and make conversation can be tiresome.
You absolutely love to talk, but being the person to always be talking and cracking jokes can start to get old real fast, especially if those around you aren't as extroverted as yourself.
3. Too much energy.
You have no problem being the life of the party. Dancing, talking and singing with the crowd is your forte, but come 1 a.m. whenever one is tired and ready to head home, you're not. It's easy for extroverts to get caught up int he excitement and never want it to end.
4. Extroverts can be shy too.
While it's true extroverts are very outgoing, that doesn't mean we can't be shy too. There is nothing worse than being at a social gathering where you might feel you're a bit out of element. It's a scary feeling when suddenly you don't know who to talk to or what to talk about.
5. And maybe a bit overbearing at times.
Because extroverts just love to talk and socialize, it's not surprising when we want everyone to be just as talkative as us. So there will be times when we try to shove our extroversion down other peoples throats. And if we do, well, sorry. We can't help it we just want someone to talk to.
6. FOMO
Being a person who loves social gatherings and being surrounded by people, believe it or not extroverts may not always want to go out. But, because once the FOMO (fear of missing out) starts to sink in, extroverts may feel the need to go out anyway. Even if they are exhausted and much rather go to sleep, extroverts can't miss a party.
