Introverts In Relationships, How Do You Cope?

Being an introvert doesn't mean you are shy. An introvert is simply someone who is energized by being alone. Unlike an extrovert who draws energy by being around people and around stimulating environments, an introvert is drained by such environments. An introvert doesn't have the natural drive to partake in events and social gathering and functions and if he our she engages in them, he or she would need a lot of time alone to get back the energy lost.



The current Nigerian society has been wired to favor the extroverts. Our social, economic, cultural and political society structures has been constructed in a way that makes one wonder if we are really living in an extrovert's world



When it comes to relationships, introverts are hugely misunderstood especially when its an introvert/extrovert relationship.

For example an introvert may choose to spend more time with himself/herself not because he or she doesn't want to spend time with the partner, but because naturally he or she prefers to spend reasonable amount of time with himself /herself



Also an introvert may not be as outgoing and may not like to attend parties and social functions with the partner and this could dent the growth of the relationship



So my question to all introverts out there In a relationship. How do you cope?

Also if you are in a relationship with an introvert, how do you cope?