Is my idea of fun as an introvert really that different from others?

[Veronika_p]

I've realized that what I enjoy doesn't seem to match what a lot of people call "fun," and it's made me curious (as an introverted person)

For some reason, I'm really drawn to Norwegian culture. I admire how calm, thoughtful, and peaceful it seems. Spending time in nature, having meaningful conversations, and enjoying a slower pace of life sounds genuinely fulfilling to me...😉

Meanwhile, a lot of people seem to enjoy clubbing, drinking, partying, or constantly going out. I don't think there's anything wrong with that... it just doesn't excite me the same way.

So my questions are:

what does "fun" actually mean to you?

What makes you genuinely happy or feel alive?

Do you think everyone's idea of fun is completely different, or do most people enjoy the same kinds of things?

[Still-alive]

You only have one life. Live it how you want. Im a 42 year old man and would rather stay indoors playing Mario or zelda than going out partying lol. Yolo

[Veronika_p]

Thank you 😊 you've almost lived twice my age so getting this answer from you makes me happy, I appreciate that

[Still-alive]

yeah its a secret to life i had to learn later on and thats that other peoples opinions on you don't matter. if they judge fuck em. they don't know you and everything about you.

so just live your life how you want and fuck the haters *nods*

[Taranis_Thunor]

You got a wonderful idea of fun. If I had a girl like that, it'd be perfect.

[Veronika_p]

Thank you 😊

[msmissydc]

I dont think the specifics of what you like and dislike are introvert extrovert dependant. I would consider myself an extrovert and I dont like clubs heavy drinking etc either. Its too loud, you can't talk with people a lot of the time, I super rarely drink heavy stuff and you can't dance in most clubs how I would like to. I do like to go out though. A quite bar eveving with a friend group can be great. One of by biggest hobbies is reading, I do that allone when its quite and can do it for hours or days.

So asside from specifics, someone explained introvert vs extroverts in the following way for me, and I feel that so far it fit well.
Everyone has a social battery. It charges with allone time and is used in certain activities. When you are doing allone time you charge it, Be it playing games, reading, or much more.
There is also a neutral zone for people. Something that doesn't charge it but doesn't use it.
There are two main differences between extroverts and introverts. Extroverts can have a higher max charging, so they can go longer in big groups, parties etc.(which I feel isn't even that true for me but for others I saw it fitting as well)
The second more important part is, their neutral zone is bigger. For me an evening with 3 friends at home is a neutral activity. I have a friend who told me, that this is already a "draining activity" for her.

This is something I was told and found it has some truths to it. I only have a subjective view on it so no claim for it to be right. It just helped me undersrand some people and to an extend ? me?🤔

[ohsheeT]

For sure the life of an introvert is one of the most beautiful things ever because you don't need anybody else around even though you want somebody else around but like you said it's a slower pace it's a slow motion just everything whether you're holding hands even kissing laying back looking at the clouds everything is deeper and more meaningful I like your way I love you way as a matter of fact

But that when nobody's in your life sometimes you have to break down and go to that club LOL just to see if you can meet somebody

At least that's what I say but I procrastinate when it comes to that so LOL maybe someday somebody will just run into me and not literally LOL

[smahala1991]

Really no, I'm an ENFP which is supposedly the borderline between introvert and extrovert. Introvertedly I love nature, I love hiking and I love my alone time where I listen to music or watch my favorite show or movie. Extrovertedly I like to go out with my brother and sister in law and their friends. I also like conversations with friends and going to places like amusement parks, comiccons, shopping, and other stuff. I however am not a huge drinker. I don't really like alcohol or at least the taste of it. I can have one sweetened or fruity alcoholic drink and be fine with it ( most times I won't really finish it).

[sage2021]

I like the same things that you described that you like and I am not an introvert.

[Veronika_p]

Thank you 😊

[KostasKouvalis]

YES, I agree with you. Was never into partying and clubbing. I recently attended a Summer Solstice festival in a Norwegian town in the U. S., and now I'm intrigued by Nordic culture too honestly

[LazerBean]

No, plenty of extrovert people enjoy those things. I'm introvert, my husband is extrovert, and we both enjoy all the same things.

[dudeinohio]

I sit in my bedroom at my desk and browse the internet or operate my amateur radio equipment. I socialize by communicating with people over the air and online. It doesn't drain me like physically being around people do.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Well it depends on the person. I like a little of both. I love to have fun with my friends and family but I need my me time as well

[lessthansane]

People are all different some prefer to stay home and engage in hobbies.

[Looser_Shah_98]

Vanshika the most beautiful girl on earth 🥰

[Veronika_p]

😕😕

[Still-alive]

Its a troll account smh

[Veronika_p]

@Still-alive how dare you call me a troll?

[Still-alive]

No him lol

[Veronika_p]

@Still-alive okay thank you

[Still-alive]

He’s probably the same troll harassing other women on here

[Veronika_p]

@Still-alive thank you, I appreciate that!!! I know what exactly to do 😉😉

[Looser_Shah_98]

I think she is smart enough to judge a person i dont think she need anyone advice anyways im out from this. Peace. ❤️

[Still-alive]

See ya ‘looser’ lol