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Shifting Chat Windows To Coffee Shop Dates — An Introvert Guide
Online dating is like window shopping for human connection. You scroll, you swipe, and when someone catches your fancy, you strike up a chat. Sounds simple, right? But when you’re dealing with an introvert, the leap from texting to talking face-to-face might feel as vast as jumping across the Grand Canyon.
Introverts, as many of us understand, recharge in solitude and often feel drained in large social situations. They’re not shy, as the common misconception goes. They just value deeper, more meaningful interactions. So, for them, the challenge isn’t so much the online chat; it’s taking that chat into the real world.
“I love our chats, but the idea of meeting up? It’s just so…overwhelming,” confessed Lisa, a self-proclaimed introvert and close friend. She’d been texting Tom, a guy she met on a dating app, for over a month. Their conversation flowed effortlessly online, but when Tom hinted at meeting in person, Lisa felt a wall go up.
It’s a common narrative. According to the Myers-Briggs Foundation, nearly half of the population displays introverted tendencies. Think about that in the context of online dating. That’s a lot of people potentially hesitating to take the next step!
