I’m an introvert. I have these less talked about traits.

Being around other people drains my energy, and I find happiness in solitude — these traits are obvious. I want to talk, however, about the more peculiar sides of my character. I am not hundred percent confident about their relationship to my introverted-ness, but I’m guessing there is a connection. I’m curious if fellow introverts find this relatable.

• Sleep is my refuge in both trivial and unusual situations. I can — and I sometimes do — get up very early and go for a twenty-mile run in the morning, but generally, when the world wakes up and immerses itself in its usual activities, of which human connections are important, I want to distance myself from this world — if I can. Often I can’t. My projects involve people working in different time zones, and sometimes I have to be on Zoom very early. Of course, I show up. But the moment I can jump back to bed — I do, and it’s not because I’m tired. I want to take a break from people. When I’m stressed out, sleep is again my refuge. I am able to take a nap anywhere, any time, and I drift off to a place where no one can reach me. I heal my wounds. I escape the world, and I’m not embarrassed to admit it. When I wake up, I’m ready to take on the world.
• I’m extremely committed to my partner, my marriage, and my family. I’m committed because I love my wife. We’ve been together for almost twenty years now. How is loving my wife related to the topic of this story — me being introverted? Well, when it comes to relationships, whether with my family or…