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10 illustrations that sum up what life is like for introverts
2017-02-07T18:35:00Z
Being an introvert in an extrovert world is hard.
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When "friendly" is defined as outgoing and talkative, people who prefer to spend time alone or think through what they want to say before speaking often get left behind.
Maureen "Marzi" Wilson finally gives introverts their (somewhat reluctant) moment in the spotlight in her book, "Introvert Doodles: An Illustrated Look at Introvert Life in an Extrovert World."
She illustrates awkward encounters, vents her frustrations, and shares advice and pep talks for anyone who finds the world overstimulating.
Here are 10 of her doodles that show just how real the introvert struggle is.
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Introverts generally think through what they want to say before talking, which makes thinking on their feet stressful.
Phone calls are the worst. Without any visuals, their active listening becomes awkward silence.
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Long conversations are exhausting.
They'd rather be alone.
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They need time and space away from people to recharge...
...but that doesn't mean they hate everyone.
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It just means that getting to know them takes time.
And ~really~ getting to know them takes a special person.
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Being an introvert can be tough.
But their quiet power speaks volumes when the world remembers to listen.
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