15 Things Only Introverts Understand

To you, "All by Myself" isn't just a song — it's a way of life.

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Being alone doesn't have to be depressing. For introverts, it's a time to reflect and recharge — and maybe occasionally binge-watch Netflix.

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A stranger talking to you on the plane is the absolute nightmare.

Hours of forced small talk feel like the ninth circle of hell. 

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And the idea of a group vacation is actually terrifying.

When am I supposed to get my alone time?! 

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Cancelled plans are actually the best.

Yes, they're your friends, but the idea of going straight home to your comfy couch sounds mighty appealing. 

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Plus, you can only really hang out in short spans.

Once the dinner party hits that two hour mark, you're just about ready to call to quits. 

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But you don't actually hate people.

Others assume introverts are socially awkward, shy or depressed. All it means is that you feel re-energized after being alone, okay? 

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Going out of your comfort zone is legit exhausting.

Meeting a room full of new people, interviewing for a job, "mingling" ... You 're going to need to recharge, stat. 

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Any career test you took told you to stay away from people.

Librarian or mortician: Those were the top results. 

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You're slightly afraid of becoming a hermit.

The prospect of dying alone once weighed on you, but being home alone feels so good, you've kind of stopped caring. 

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Two words: phone calls.

You're already putting off the ones you have to make. There's no chance you're picking up when someone else calls you

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House guests can *really* get on your nerves.

Hosting visitors is the nice thing to do, but let's not underestimate the value of personal space, shall we?

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Your friends know better than to throw you a surprise party.

Any unexpected social interactions can lead to major grumpiness.

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After work = me time.

When your S.O. gets home, they're sure to steer clear for a bit while you're decompressing. 

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That rule doesn't apply to your dog of course.

And when you go to a friend's house, your first instinct is to say hello to that person's dog

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You like to be invited, but sometimes you don't want to go anywhere.

Okay, so you've turned down plans just to be by yourself, but you still have feelings. 

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But when you do get out, you're all about one-on-one time.

A few close friends are as good as it gets. 

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