Extroverts Married to Introverts – What To Do?? | Personality Profiles Blog
Interesting little article on how couples deal with stress and personalities clashes.
Yes, I’m seriously introverted. I don’t like parties, stinky bars - I loathe small talk and I feel overwhelmed in crowded noisy restaurants. I’ll overcome my dislike of crowds if the payoff is worth it, like with hockey games, kids birthday parties or Rolling Stone concerts. I don't suffer from agoraphobia, I'm simply what you call a 'homebody'.
My ex, on the other hand, was the total opposite. Whenever he needed to recharge his batteries he had to be surrounded by people. He could not tolerate spending quiet time puttering at home and would get 'hyper' upset when friends or family where not available to join in on his plans.
They say opposites attract, I disagree. I won't say that our separation was caused by our different temperaments though it didn't help things. As the years went by, the gap seemed overwhelming ....
Interesting little article on how couples deal with stress and personalities clashes.
Yes, I’m seriously introverted. I don’t like parties, stinky bars - I loathe small talk and I feel overwhelmed in crowded noisy restaurants. I’ll overcome my dislike of crowds if the payoff is worth it, like with hockey games, kids birthday parties or Rolling Stone concerts. I don't suffer from agoraphobia, I'm simply what you call a 'homebody'.
My ex, on the other hand, was the total opposite. Whenever he needed to recharge his batteries he had to be surrounded by people. He could not tolerate spending quiet time puttering at home and would get 'hyper' upset when friends or family where not available to join in on his plans.
They say opposites attract, I disagree. I won't say that our separation was caused by our different temperaments though it didn't help things. As the years went by, the gap seemed overwhelming ....
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