You won’t catch me at a Super Bowl party this weekend. Why? An introverted person would never risk giving up a delightfully solo afternoon in exchange for a boisterous social gathering with 7-layer dip, a confusing sports game, and Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show. Introverts will catch the highlights on their own time. 

Chronically getting out of social events is a lot tougher than it looks. While an introvert may seem shy on the outside, most are actually quite delightful to be around, but like a snail in their shell, coaxing them out into the open is a feat. So when an introvert gets adopted by a group of rowdy extroverted friends, coming up with excuse after excuse to get out of hanging out can be a full-time commitment. Luckily, in my case, my friends are well-aware of my social battery’s lifespan (short) and have graciously offered me an ‘out’ anytime it seems pertinent. 

Alas, the cycle continues. An introvert says ‘maybe’ to an upcoming event, but on the day of, if the vibes aren’t right, they’ll happily retreat into their cozy comfortable shell. Because at the end of the day, the comfort of home is irrefutably exactly where we want to be.