How Introverts Express Love: Quality Time

I came across this link on my phone that posted a few informative slides--I'm not sure whether to call them a collection of memes or not--that were quite informative on how introverts express their love toward others. I think the target audience might have been for people who have a romantic relationship with someone who is introverted; however, these facts are completely applicable to any relationship, romantic or platonic (might help in family relationships also). I want to post my commentary on their points to explain how I experience those things also, just to get a personal perspective on these points.

This may take up some time if I post all of them, so I may keep these points separated on different posts to keep the post from going on forever.

Point 1: Quality Time.

For me, this goes both ways, in giving and receiving.

In giving, I really do prefer to select individuals to associate with rather than just dealing with a crowd in general. Sometimes the crowd becomes more tolerable when I have and individual to focus on, for the crowd becomes a little less oppressive when my focus is diverted from it. There are times when I can start up a talk with a stranger, but more than likely they have to get me talking. When I make the effort myself, there's a definite amount of mental work going on before doing so, and then there's the expenditure of energy that it takes just to make an approach. You bet that if I've selected you out of the crowd, it was certainly intentional, with well-meaning motives.

In receiving, I've spoken about this before. I grew up being used to being in the background, and being in the spotlight can be too much for me. That doesn't mean that I always like to hide in the shadows and watch everyone else without recognition. It's really easy for people to overlook me, and it happens a lot, but I think my advantage to that is I have that much more of an appreciation for people when they decide to take the time to stop and be with me, even if it was only a moment. Just being recognized can make my day.