That's good that you've made the effort to become aware of the difference! There are some extroverts who seem to think that the only thing an introvert needs is a few good pushes to break them out of their shell, as though an introvert is only an extrovert who hasn't realized it yet. As you've learned, that's not quite the case.

You're very right about the person vs people aspect. I feel tired and drained in many group situations, unless I already know and like everyone in the group quite well. If I don't, I clam up and become exhausted and unhappy. I much, much prefer to deal with people on a one-on-one basis. That goes for everything from meeting a potential romantic interest to holding a conversation to teaching. I'm great at one-on-one teaching, it's the group stuff where I burn out and fail. One of the things I loved most about my last relationship was that she too was an introvert and preferred to do things together just with me, and not in groups or social situations.



Many of the best friends I have are people I found through the original wotmania. It's true that introverts appreciate social interaction, but typically in smaller doses and almost definitely not in a group dynamic.

Thanks for your reply!