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Group for those who are Introverted and those of us who are Loners. Someone who doesn't need other people around them to validate their own existence.

Location: Austin,TX
Members: 61
Latest Activity: Apr 30

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dying is ultimately lonesome and an unatheist confession meanwhile.....

Started by michele ricketts. Last reply by michele ricketts Apr 30. 1 Reply 0 Likes

People become introverts and loners on their death beds. I've noticed this in general and with people who i knew quite or fairly well. We die alone which is why people go scrambling to bond or correct or enforce the way they bonded with those they…Continue

Debunking Five Common Myths About Introverts

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. Apr 25. 15 Replies 5 Likes

Debunking Five Common Myths About IntrovertsBy jenn-zeeWe live in the world ruled by the extroverts. "People's people" thrive in our society -- the quiet types get overlooked. There is a stigma attached to being an introvert. Introversion often…Continue

Has anyone told you that you need to change into an Extrovert?

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Prog Rock Girl Apr 24. 20 Replies 3 Likes

I told someone I was an Introvert recently and guess what the response was?Well, it was like this ... you can always change, you can become an Extrovert.Oh great.They obviously have no understanding of Introverts.Anyone have this happen to them?…Continue

It Sucks Being Guarded And Difficult To Love

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. Feb 12. 2 Replies 2 Likes

I am guarded ( and I am always striving to improve) and I think many in this group might be.So this article I think is a very important one - full of self-discovery. Aug. 16, 2012By Christopher Hudspeth infoYou have to be close to someone to…Continue

Introverts at the job

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. Jan 29. 13 Replies 2 Likes

I found this article very interesting - do you find this speaks to you?I find that it does describe me - some things in this I hadn't thought about - but sound right. Everything is personal (true) and there is no chance of friendship after the first…Continue

I Am a Loner

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. Jan 9. 10 Replies 3 Likes

I found a wonderful website with other loners who share their stories.Many stories to read here. Many good insights.Some can be helpful to you. The one below sounds like something I could write myself.…Continue

5 Ways Introverts Rock

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. Nov 11, 2012. 1 Reply 2 Likes

This is another awesome guest post from Nick Laborde over at www.thethriveblog.com, where he writes about personal development in a fun and not so serious way.Yes, Introverts Do ROCK!Introverts are not…Continue

Never an excuse

Started by Neal Schermerhorn. Last reply by Joan Denoo Nov 3, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes

(Sent this as a message by mistake. Sorry about that!)I was talking to a friend yesterday about this. Her husband is also an introvert and lives in his head like you'd expect. He is an artist, he is helping set up a museum, he works in a political…Continue

Office Bullying: How Do You Handle Gossip? Get Advice from the Sages

Started by Steph S. Oct 26, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I recently let go of a bully gossiper. So this will help you gain the strength to cut ties with someone who gossips. Believe me - run away from these types of people. IT is worth it!!“The most powerful force in the universe is gossip,” said Dave…Continue

Introverts as gossip fodder?

Started by Steph S. Oct 25, 2012. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Gossip - it is terrible. I hate gossips myself. I try to avoid people who gossip as much as possible. This can be hard in an office setting. The article goes into what we have to deal with.I like my privacy. I am a very private person. May 26, 2012…Continue

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Comment by Steph S. on July 24, 2012 at 10:36pm: http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/intj/forum/topics/portrait-of-an-...

INTJ

Comment by Steph S. on July 24, 2012 at 10:35pm: Right Ian - it's just a personality test.

I can link you to my discussion on it.

Comment by Ian Mason on July 24, 2012 at 10:32pm: Thanks. Off to Google for a closer look, although I don't like the idea of being a "type". I'm ME, dammit!

Comment by Steph S. on July 24, 2012 at 10:23pm: So cool Joan - Thanks so very much for the picture! Love it!

Comment by Joan Denoo on July 24, 2012 at 10:15pm: As mutual bird lovers and Myers Briggs fans, I thought you might be interested in this poster: your INTJ to my INTP

Comment by Steph S. on July 24, 2012 at 4:18pm: INTJ is a Myers Briggs personality type. I posted a discussion on it in the INTJ group and I think in this group too. When I took the Myers Briggs INTJ is the result I got for the test. I tied for INSJ.

Comment by Steph S. on July 24, 2012 at 4:15pm: Pedro welcome to the group! Glad to have you!

Comment by Jedi Wanderer on July 24, 2012 at 3:45pm: Steph, you are of course very welcome! Very glad you liked them.

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Comment by Pedro Idarraga on July 24, 2012 at 3:38pm: Despite having a family, at heart I am still an introvert, which makes life a bit difficult since most people have a morbid need to have as many people around them as possible, and I on the other hand would like as few as possible...