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catbyte

(35,763 posts)
Tue Jan 24, 2023, 08:08 AM Jan 2023

People Who Like To Be Alone Have These 6 Special Personality Traits



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I've always loved being alone and wondered if there was something "wrong" with me. It's good to know that there's probably not, lol.
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People Who Like To Be Alone Have These 6 Special Personality Traits (Original Post) catbyte Jan 2023 OP
Great! snowybirdie Jan 2023 #1
My humble thanks. Butterflylady Jan 2023 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Butterflylady Jan 2023 #3
I gave up worrying about it... 2naSalit Jan 2023 #4
As an INFJ, according to MBTI, I'm an extroverted introvert. I'm glad I was able to figure that out. littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #10
I'm an INTP which has been consistent for my entire adult life. catbyte Jan 2023 #12
I don't have any what you would call close friends. Whenever I start to be close to doc03 Jan 2023 #5
I am comforted knowing my dogs, my books, and my home Polly Hennessey Jan 2023 #6
That sounds just like me, Polly Hennessey! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #9
Same here, to the point of thinking I might be defective or selfish yonder Jan 2023 #7
You're definitely perfect just the way you are, catbyte.❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #8
Fits me to a tee..nt mitch96 Jan 2023 #11
I will 2nd that. Butterflylady Jul 2023 #14
'I want to be alone' Goonch Jan 2023 #13

Response to catbyte (Original post)

2naSalit

(92,665 posts)
4. I gave up worrying about it...
Tue Jan 24, 2023, 09:12 AM
Jan 2023

A long time ago. Much like having an "outside voice" and an "indoor voice" introverts maintain a public persona and are only themselves when alone, at home.


littlemissmartypants

(25,483 posts)
10. As an INFJ, according to MBTI, I'm an extroverted introvert. I'm glad I was able to figure that out.
Tue Jan 24, 2023, 09:20 PM
Jan 2023

Your description makes sense to me. ❤️

If you haven't already there's a thread here called Take the Test that links to a free version.

Description
Jung Typology Test™
Organizations & Business Users
This free personality test is based on Carl Jung’s and Isabel Briggs Myers’ personality type theory. Determine your 4-letter personality type.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1237&pid=526

catbyte

(35,763 posts)
12. I'm an INTP which has been consistent for my entire adult life.
Wed Jan 25, 2023, 07:58 AM
Jan 2023

I've taken a few through college and work activities and the results are always the same. Thanks for the thread suggestion!

doc03

(36,694 posts)
5. I don't have any what you would call close friends. Whenever I start to be close to
Tue Jan 24, 2023, 09:57 AM
Jan 2023

someone I have this tendency to shut them out. In this deep red area it is nearly impossible to find anyone you can have a
civil conversation with, so I keep to myself.

yonder

(10,002 posts)
7. Same here, to the point of thinking I might be defective or selfish
Tue Jan 24, 2023, 12:46 PM
Jan 2023

with that need to recharge by being alone. I'm learning that there's a lot more people just like us than I ever thought — probably unsung as a result of some societal or culture pressure to avoid being seen as another "odd loner". Another benefit of getting older: Who cares?

I've been calling it "going to church" when I take off for some time out in the desert or up in the hills while being thankful that my handful of close friends and especially my wife somehow get it and can allow me that space.

Recharge baby!

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