Introvert discussion

Foreign maybe, not Asian. They are manipulative and sneaky. Also way to intelligent to every really put your finger on. They just can't be trusted.

( I'm half Vietnamese ) so I'm only 50% trustworthy.



I've read through this thread and agree with the majority of this forum. an introvert to the fullest, And I have had a roommate before. It's exhausting. Even when both parties keep to themselves mostly, a friendship is almost expected. And when you haven't been friends before in the past, it feels forced. Which is an introverts worst nightmare. To be ever surrounded by people they must put on " the show " for. And this person you have no choice but to be around.

Had roommates in college. Hated it. I mean with the exception of one @$$hole I got along with the rest fine, but I'm not friends with any of them anymore, and we certainly got on each other's nerves.

If you're going to have a roommate, the only bit of advise I can suggest, is have a clear, agreed upon set of rules to start off with. Living alone you tend to think that something is the norm - and for you it is - but it may not be for your roommate. For example I'm snoozer, I tend to hit the snooze button A LOT. This drove two of my roommates insane. We compromised on a max of 3 snoozes before they got to throw something at me.

Also doesn't work well if your schedules are too different, or too similar. Too different and one of you will end up making noise while the other wants to relax, or sleep, or just watch tv/read. Too similar and you end up always being there together... always. That's no good.

I've considered getting a roommate seeing as rent prices in new york, manhattan specifically are just insane. The only way I would do so if with a very clear set of boundaries, rules, and THICK walls separating the bedrooms. Or preferably another room that's not a bathroom.

InfinitusEquitas said:

If you're going to have a roommate, the only bit of advise I can suggest, is have a clear, agreed upon set of rules to start off with. Living alone you tend to think that something is the norm - and for you it is - but it may not be for your roommate. For example I'm snoozer, I tend to hit the snooze button A LOT. This drove two of my roommates insane. We compromised on a max of 3 snoozes before they got to throw something at me.

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My experiences have been pretty good. I'm a quiet guy, and my roommate is too. Hardly even notice he's there most of the time.

Yeah aside from attending the game night my college does every Friday, I don't do anything social.

And I'm perfectly fine with being an introvert, but I really hate when un-informed derpderps mock me for things like my lack of ever having a girlfriend or not going to parties.

Thankfully there seems to be a greater awareness about us introverts, and the instances of people being jerks and/or derpderps to me about it have become less frequent. :3

Also very glad forums like this exist, where we can talk about things we like without awkward social conventions and that loss of energy. Because I can barely make it through a few hours of college without feeling completely drained.

Yup, the bit about having a girlfriend... I'm constantly bugged by both family and more rarely friends about it. Fact is I find most dates to be absolutely exhausting, and very very exceedingly rarely connect with the girl I'm with.

ARG said:

My experiences have been pretty good. I'm a quiet guy, and my roommate is too. Hardly even notice he's there most of the time.

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You still end up making some noise without really going out of your way. Having a tv show or music on, cooking, or even just typing.

lol I find even the idea of a date exhausting and boring (no offense ladies...are there any female LPF members?).

Never had a date. Just how I am

My girlfriend came to work with me today for our office potluck lunch. As we sat at my desk instead of at the tables with everyone else this is what we ended up searching:

Weather. I default to talking about weather. I know it's not super exciting or anything, but hey, it works.

My most hated question - the insincere, or half sincere "how are you?". Hate it.

After reading this: How to Make Small Talk | The Art of Manliness

We decided to just sit at my desk We figured going to the dessert table was socialization enough.

InfinitusEquitas said:

You still end up making some noise without really going out of your way. Having a tv show or music on, cooking, or even just typing.

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Thankfully the rooms are well separated, the rooms are on opposite ends of the common area so he can't hear my mechanical keyboard

Blarg King said:

lol I find even the idea of a date exhausting and boring (no offense ladies...are there any female LPF members?)

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I have a girlfriend and I agree.

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That's the looks like Baltimore in the video.

This is so true... If you get me talking about something that I like, I'll be talking for hours, but if you ask me a surprise direct question, I'll think about it, then maybe say a few words.
(unless I like the topic, and then I'll be talking for hours again.)