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How to Make Your Relationship Work as an Introvert Who Needs ‘Quality Time’

“Quality time” is one of the five love languages — but, as an introvert, I also need alone time. Here’s how to get both.

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11 Ways to Make Entertaining Less Stressful for Introverts

Having company used to exhaust me and cause an “introvert hangover” — but these tips have helped make entertaining less stressful.

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How to Raise a Teen Who’s a Highly Sensitive Introvert (When You Are One, Too)

Being a teenager is hard enough — but being a highly sensitive (teenage) introvert comes with its own set of challenges.

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4 Reasons Introverts Hate Last-Minute Plans

Introverts are planners — but in advance. Last-minute plans don’t give them a chance to mentally prepare for the situation at hand.

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How to Master a Party as an Introvert

As an introvert, it’s helpful to keep in mind that nobody is expecting you to be the life of the party — all you have to do is show up.

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How to ‘Date’ Your Kids When One Is an Introvert and One Is an Extrovert

You don’t need to plan elaborate adventures to have a quality date with your child. In fact, often, simpler is better.

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7 Phrases I Wish My Younger Introverted Self Had Used More

I can’t go back and talk to my younger introverted self — but I can take these phrases and assert myself as an introverted adult.

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5 Wishes From an Introvert Living in an Extroverted World

Introverts are often expected to conform to the extrovert “norm,” like socializing, vs. attending to their own needs, like having alone time.

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How to Protect Yourself From Gaslighting as a Highly Sensitive Introvert

As a highly sensitive introvert, listening to your intuition is key when it comes to protecting yourself from gaslighting.

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How Introverts Can Use Journaling as a Coping Mechanism

As an introvert, it can be difficult to open up to others — which is why journaling is the perfect coping mechanism.

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