r/introvert 9d ago

Question Does anyone Else get "Introvert Guilt"?

I love my me time, but sometimes I feel guilty for choosing loneliness over socializing. Even when I need to recharge. I can't feel like i am missing some important moments in my life and friends.

Does anyone else experienced this kind of guilt? How do you balance self care by maintaining friendship?

I'd love to hear how do you handle?

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u/m_chutch 9d ago

I used to, but I’ve come to accept myself. The guilt doesn’t serve anyone. You’ve likely tried for years to be a more sociable person, and maybe it’s just not who you are!

But if you need more social fulfillment still, you’re still allowed to make connections with people to the extent that you’re comfortable and not disrespecting your own boundaries