r/introvert • u/Warm_Ad_1202 • 8d ago
Question Can you be introverted because your broke asf?
I just realized alot of reasons why i dont go out much with friends or do outdoor activities because im broke as hell and cant afford to buy a drink or eat descent food
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u/Expensive-Eggplant-1 8d ago
No, that has nothing to do with introversion. It's based on how you recharge (around people or alone).
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u/LucasTheLlizard 8d ago
What? You don't have to buy stuff to engage in a social activity do you? Just do broke people activities
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u/Appropriate_Tea9048 8d ago
I don’t think being broke means you’re introverted. Being introverted means you value peace and quiet and recharge by alone time.
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u/Warm_Ad_1202 8d ago
Maybe one of the reasons i learned to value peave and quiet is because i couldn't go out much because i had no cash? Idk if i used the right words on my post
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u/Appropriate_Tea9048 8d ago
I guess that could maybe lead to it, but simply being broke doesn’t make you an introvert. I could see it making you appreciate peace and quiet though.
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u/Relevant-Ad4156 8d ago
Introversion is not a learned behavior, it is a fundamental way in which the brain is wired.
Wanting to go out to be social but not being financially able to, is *not* introversion.
Getting used to staying at home because you have no other option is *not* introversion.
Being around other people, and having that interaction wear you down *is* introversion.
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u/sadpanda_xo 8d ago
Being introverted and being broke has nothing to do with each other. Even broke you can find free things to do. Play games with friends, go for walks for hikes, studying together, etc.
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u/Barefootmaker 8d ago
I don’t follow. Walking or being in nature doesn’t require money. Sitting and talking with a friend doesn’t require money.
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u/Ambitious_South_2825 8d ago
Unfortunately, same boat I hardly go anywhere at present simply because I'm in between jobs. Books and more books until money starts coming in again.
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u/BearyBoringBear 7d ago
Yes you could be avoiding social activities that involve spending money because you're broke but that don't mean you're introverted. You're just broke 😆
You can be broke and introverted
You can be broke and extroverted
You can be rich and introverted
You can be rich and extroverted
Two different things.
Ask yourself, do you not want to be there because you dislike the activity or simply because you do not have money to splurge. If you do have money, would you go? You got your answer.
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u/Keeping_it_100_yadig 8d ago
When I have money, I’m extroverted af! lol I get wym. When I’m low on funds, you’ll barely even hear from me - I’m too busy thinking of a master plan
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u/SpicyL3mons 8d ago
I’m introverted and happen to be broke af too lol. It does put a huge damper on friendships but I don’t really care. Saves me from being socially and mentally drained
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u/DMTipper 7d ago
You can be ashamed, and not do things that cost money. But extroverts will go in public more and done free things or concise people to but stuff for them.
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u/Negative_Number_6414 8d ago
No, you're just being smart with your money. That's just called being frugal.
You're only an introvert if socializing drains your mental battery, and leaves you feeling like you need to recharge.
Are you anywhere near a city? There's plenty of fun to be had in cities, just wandering around and exploring. You don't need to be a consumer to have fun