tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post4904101299508109647..comments2008-10-27T19:31:56.969-05:00Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10575088269125558768summithousebooks@fastmail.fmBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-35491379006852901052008-10-27T19:31:56.969-05:002008-10-27T19:31:56.969-05:00Karen, I hear you! I hate any event that requires me to socialize with people I don't know. Even when I go to pick up Bee from school, Cakes and I usually sit under a tree and play until she comes out. I don't try to join the little cliques of parents who are standing around chatting. I'm sure they think I'm stuck up, but...well, I guess I'm OK with that.<BR/><BR/>I think that if I were in your situation, I would've read a book too!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10575088269125558768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-21591751888635731662008-10-27T18:57:00.000-05:002008-10-27T18:57:00.000-05:00I love this post. Probably because I am also an introvert. :-)<BR/>I have a question for you: How do you handle school get-togethers? I just had to attend one and it was my worst nightmare. All of the women there already knew each other and I knew nobody (new school, 1/2 hour away). Other than saying "hi" to a few people I spoke to nobody. Nobody tried to speak to me, even when I said hello or smiled. It was an excrutiating 3 hours. I finally got my book out of the car and sat down and read while my son played. Luckily, he wanted to go home early, he's also an introvert. :-)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366843936664158258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-35874813891104675902008-10-23T07:45:00.000-05:002008-10-23T07:45:00.000-05:00I tend to be quite content staying at home too. The only time I ever really got lonely was when I was pregannat and that was because I was too ill to do anything so I got bored if I didn't have any company.<BR/><BR/>I always ask my husband to make phone calls for me as I really ahte having to phone people up.Saved Sinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313971788791845578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-30000195652391268492008-10-17T08:17:00.000-05:002008-10-17T08:17:00.000-05:00I came over from your guest post at Happy to Be at Home (is that right - sorry it was in a reader and I'm not sure). In any case, THANK YOU. It is so frustrating that people continue to think something is wrong with you if you don't constantly want to be around people. I am like you - not shy by any means, and I do enjoy being around people sometimes. It just tires me out when I do. :) I read someone post about her introverted son this week. It was so frustrating to read, because although she seems to be trying to overcome it (and I got the impression that she is a great mom who is trying her best), at some level she still seems to think that it's an obstacle that has to be overcome and I'm not sure that she understands the difference between being shy and being introverted. However, to be fair, it would be so hard for me if my children were extroverts! :) However, I really struggle with how to let people know that "I just don't want to", without hurting their feelings. My need to be alone doesn't have anything to do with them, and doesn't in any way mean that I don't love their company - sometimes. Oh, well! It was nice to read a post that I could identify with so much. Thanks!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883096095980241281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-78229494144115317112008-10-12T22:14:00.000-05:002008-10-12T22:14:00.000-05:00LOL. I always joke that if I had not married and had children I would be a little old cat lady who never left the house.Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11863752523036124786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-49277376655871087882008-10-11T13:34:00.000-05:002008-10-11T13:34:00.000-05:00Oh I am so in! I do force myself to go out, and I have to admit that I usually have fun when I do...but I'm such a home body. :)Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131976831557567016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-75238984123386837252008-10-11T09:19:00.000-05:002008-10-11T09:19:00.000-05:00I am an introvert - so I am in. I think mine happened during all the years I have worked and worked at high pressure jobs. Also being single and dating all the time for so many years. I have been self employed for 6 years and I find myself loving being alone. I never have liked chatting with friends - it has always seemed like a waste of time - because I am always so very busy. The article has helped me not feel guilty about loving to stay home and not out with friends all the time. I don't know if it is always a great thing since I am single - I'll never find the love of my life if I can't get out there to find him. I love the internet where I can have friends at my own time and pace.Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07431585932397028005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-79993515362232742602008-10-11T07:43:00.000-05:002008-10-11T07:43:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness!! You described ME. My family is always telling that I need to get out more. Well, WHY?<BR/><BR/>It's nice to see I'm not the only one. Thank you!!Dawnhttp://www.xanga.com/dmvezinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-82606225870357682762008-10-10T23:19:00.000-05:002008-10-10T23:19:00.000-05:00I love this post Heather, because I too am a classic introvert!! I enjoyed the article.<BR/>It's nice to feel permission to be the way God's made me. :)Samindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489292370680405548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-24229888696418158452008-10-10T20:17:00.000-05:002008-10-10T20:17:00.000-05:00This is something that we don't have in common. I thought I was an introvert until I became a SAHM. Now I eagerly look forward to my 2 outings a week and I am terribly sad if I don't get to leave the house. I do like to be alone, but I enjoy the company of people.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172636187611286057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-76992093836886120202008-10-10T19:12:00.000-05:002008-10-10T19:12:00.000-05:00I love being around people (a few times a week) and building relationships, but it <B>is</B> energy draining, and a good hour all alone afterwards fixes it all. I don't like the phone much at all and try to screen every call.<BR/><BR/>That means I'm an introvert, but not to the extreme. Which probably makes me a good match for my hubby because he is an EXTREME extrovert. <BR/><BR/>I used to think he didn't like me or the kids because he always needed other people. But now I know...Bobbie-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291429607453490640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-75307521470326313522008-10-10T18:04:00.001-05:002008-10-10T18:04:00.001-05:00I am so in!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Although I do a Monday Morning Ladies group at church...but that's it!autumnesfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519475352289814754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-58242455527986929052008-10-10T18:04:00.000-05:002008-10-10T18:04:00.000-05:00"Me!" shouted very quietly from my own little corner of the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-50842103020761581362008-10-10T18:02:00.000-05:002008-10-10T18:02:00.000-05:00I posted about this on Monday! I have an introverted son and 3 extroverts. I did interchange shy and introvert in my post (please forgive me) but I have learned to understand and appreciate him and the fact that he is not like me.Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-6293618135849111442008-10-10T17:25:00.000-05:002008-10-10T17:25:00.000-05:00LOL - I don&#39;t know what I am - I need to have time at home, but then I need to have people interaction - &amp; I&#39;m definitely a chit chat person - so I guess probably an extrovert, since even at home I have people around me. If I&#39;m home alone, often I&#39;m on the phone!Renatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13546331512433403550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-3935985815648108292008-10-10T16:55:00.000-05:002008-10-10T16:55:00.000-05:00I love being alone too! I like being with others some, but too much company for too long just makes me stressed.Nancy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00890420576437109817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-90992401002638280682008-10-10T16:42:00.000-05:002008-10-10T16:42:00.000-05:00So would members of this "Happy Hermit" Club have to leave their house for "meetings?????"George (because I can't say Sylvester)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-50681286637761830692008-10-10T16:25:00.000-05:002008-10-10T16:25:00.000-05:00I am in. I am an extravert. My husband is the introvert. We both enjoy being HOME and going out is very draining. <BR/><BR/>Once, he went camping for a week. As soon as he drove up the neighbor came over to see where we had gone on vacation. He laughed and said I was still home. She seemed puzzled. I never left and only opened a few curtains. I think we even checked the mail after dark (it's beside the road) simply because we would forget to during the day. <BR/><BR/>My family gets annoyed because I never return a call. They really need to get email or text LOL <BR/><BR/>I do like being around friends..but not often.<BR/><BR/>I love being a hermit!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822874225969744249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-12845172975646367412008-10-10T16:11:00.000-05:002008-10-10T16:11:00.000-05:00Gosh Heather. I wish we lived closer to each other. For the most part, we are very, very similar. <BR/><BR/>I love to stay home. When it was time for me to begin working again I knew I needed an at-home job. I am shy and freak out about meeting new people. I am much better in writing.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960656406300787294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-80542006894816501582008-10-10T15:30:00.000-05:002008-10-10T15:30:00.000-05:00Wow we are more similar then I taught! The only commitment that I make outside home is going to church!<BR/><BR/>I grown my own food or send mu husband to pick stuff up cause I reather stay home!<BR/><BR/>Like you I'm not shy just rather be home with a few friend (1 or 2) a nice cup of tea and a deep conversation and I'm happy! <BR/><BR/>Being a mama made me love home even more cause our daughter love her routine and if she is happy I'm happy!<BR/><BR/>It's nice knowing that I'm not alone!Stam Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10509954788063702199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824391225748530760.post-62703703469330114572008-10-10T14:51:00.000-05:002008-10-10T14:51:00.000-05:00lol I suppose I might be a bit of an introvert. My hubby is the extrovert so I completely understand what you're talking about.Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07524150645103049600noreply@blogger.com