How To Live With An Introvert, If You're An Extrovert
In pairs of different temperaments to achieve mutual understanding is not easy. When partners start to live together, differences in pace of life and tastes may spoil the relationship. How to avoid it?
How To Live With An Introvert, If You're An Extrovert
In pairs of different temperaments to achieve mutual understanding is not easy. When partners start to live together, differences in pace of life and tastes may spoil the relationship. How to avoid it?
1. Agree on the boundaries
Introverts like boundaries (even if not admit it). They feel comfortable only in a well-developed, familiar space. This applies to things and rituals. "Again you take my headphones? Why did you move my chair? Did you clean the room, but now I can't find anything". Actions that seem natural, your partner is an introvert may perceive as an invasion.
"Well, when a more open partner respects the personal space of another," says Sofia Dembling (Sophia Dembling). But this does not mean that you must forget about yourself. As in other situations, there is an important compromise. Take the time to talk about what kind of situation each of you considers comfortable. Write down the moments when you have a misunderstanding – not to show a partne…
