Introverts have long received the label of “misunderstood.” Some estimate that at least a third or more of the population are introverts. While this is a subjective estimation (everyone has some extroverted and introverted parts), it’s safe to say that most marriages will have one person who is more introverted than the other. If the…
My husband’s family isn’t like mine, and because of that I worried that they wouldn’t like me. When Derek and I were dating, we visited his family in Odessa, Texas a few times, and I’d seen them on occasion when they made trips to see Derek in college. For a few hours, I would smile…
I was already going to be late, and I knew it. Skimming through the house, I tried to piece together all my essential parts before running out the door: purse, phone, coffee… And then I saw them. The dishes, stacked carefully in the sink, looking aged and forlorn, waiting patiently. I glanced at the time,…
Recently someone asked how they (as a major extrovert) can make sure their girlfriend (an introvert) is comfortable in different settings. This is a great question! First, let’s shake off an old stereotype. Being an introvert isn’t as much about whether you are outgoing or reserved, rather it’s about the way you recharge. Extroverts tend…
My husband is dancing. A moment ago I stood about where he is now, hovering on the edge of the action like a middle-schooler desperate to be included. The music had begun. The dancers had gathered. Someone mentioned river dancing, so I was ready to queue up with the crowd and learn something new. But…
