You may already know that I love Jonathan Rauch’s article “Caring for Your Introvert“; it appeared in the Mar. 2003 Atlantic, and since then I’ve revisited it several times. Last month the Atlantic website featured an interview in which Rauch reflects on the unexpected resonance and popularity of his original article. It’s worth checking out: “Introverts of the World, Unite!” He also shares some of the many comments he’s received, and is soliciting more feedback on the role of introversion in relationships.
Rauch and others make a distinction between introversion and shyness, and that’s a difference I see between Thom and me. We’re both introverts to varying degrees, but whereas he can consistently hold his own in social situations, I tend to be shy most of the time. In any case I think we’re well-matched since we understand (or are at least sympathetic to) each other’s temperament.
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That’s so funny…I didn’t find you to be shy at all. But then I’m a pretty hard core introvert myself.
A friend just recently sent me the Rauch article, which I LOVED. I had no idea till now that it was published three years ago! He really nailed it (us). Thanks for the heads-up on the interview, which I enjoyed.