This is why it is sometimes hard for introverts to find words: we really hate to compromise, and words are always a compromise.

I am rarely bored alone; I am often bored in groups and crowds.

Introvert conversations are like jazz, where each player gets to solo for a nice stretch before the other player comes in and does his solo. And like jazz, once we get going, we can play all night. Extrovert conversations are more like tennis matches, where thoughts are batted back and forth, and players need to be ready to respond. Introverts get winded pretty quickly.

Asking others for input puts you in the driver's seat, and may feel less awkward than having to watch yourself on video.

Introverts process information internally, and we don't like to express our thoughts until they are fully formed.

As an introvert, you can be your own best friend or your worst enemy. The good news is we generally like our own company, a quality that extroverts often envy. We find comfort in solitude and know how to soothe ourselves. Even our willingness to look at ourselves critically is often helpful.But, we can go too far. We can hoard responsibility and overlook the role others play. We can kick ourselves when we're down. How many times have you felt lousy about something, only to get mad at yourself for feeling lousy?

Introverts are collectors of thoughts, and solitude is where the collection is curated and rearranged to make sense of the present and future.