When we go with larger groups, this is the rule. Anyone can make plans, but no one is obligated. Everyone is free to join others or go off on their own at any time. The only exceptions are an early trip and late trip dinner. These are planned in advance and everyone attends.
As an introvert I can tell you that my own best company is often me. I need time alone every day - alone. I am very happily married and love my family dearly, but if I don't get my "alone" time, I suffer physically and mentally. Large family vacations are very trying for me. Sometimes I just have to walk away from the group. Fortunately my family has come to understand and no feelings are hurt.What does introversion have to do with misanthropy? What does either of those have to do with this post?
Someone said something to the effect of spending time with others was important. I joked that as an introvert (who may actually be a misanthrope), that spending time with others is never important.What does introversion have to do with misanthropy? What does either of those have to do with this post?
Not if the family is that big. I can BARELY stand spending time with my immediate family. Being with a group of 11 is my idea of hell.
As the PP, let me clarify, I'm a huge introvert, but I am also a misanthrope-- I don't like people in general, which is different, as you likely know, from introversion. I was stating that spending time with family (at least extended family like the OP) is not important to me because, as you explained, it drains my energy and puts me in a very bad mood.
jealous.
I understand what it means to be an introvert - I am one!
I was simply confused as to what that had to do with hating other people. It's the same reaction I have when someone implies that introversion is a package deal with shyness or social anxiety.
