Originally Posted by
dwightisright
Lets see if I can answer this (sort of) before I need to work on project or two. I was once introvert till I had out grown that life style. Perhaps they do grow, perhaps not. I believe that humans grow best when variety of people of different interest are involved with life.
Introversion is not necessarily something you outgrow I think. And it's important not to confuse shyness with introversion.
I consider myself introverted and currently, days go by when I have no contact with others, I'm working on projects. But I have also done much more social things, been president or board member of several social groups, one focused on the Internet, another on bicycle advocacy, and another focused on helping out at the Palm Springs Grand Prix, and other works during the year. My friends range from ex-governors to cashiers at Kroger. I cannot judge what others need, so I don't. For me, too much socializing leads to a weariness and desire to escape. I find parties irritating, and really prefer to work with others than party with them. You learn much more about other people and the bonding lasts longer.