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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

No, it's an intrinsic want. Extroverts get energized by being around other people, and feel drained when spending time alone. Introverts get drained by being around other people, and need some time alone to recharge. You can be a shy extrovert, someone who wants to be around other people but is shy about it. Or, you can be a class-clown introvert, someone who is the life of the party, but needs to get away and get some energy back after that kind of performance.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 11 hours ago

Hmm. I guess I iterate between the two a lot then. I'd also be surprised if most people didn't