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You know, there's nothing wrong with not being as social as society wants you to be.

People seem to like making a big deal about 'humans are social animals' and look at you funny when you don't go to the bar or clubbing or sports events or even parties, but they seem like the 'normal' thing to do because that's what they do. Introverts aren't like that and the reason it seems so difficult to be one is because, by their very nature, they don't share their feelings to the world. Every single one usually has to figure it out by themselves. There's no one to compare notes with. There's no TV show that shows you what being one is really like.

I mean, sure, it makes some things harder, but you have to find a way to flip that thinking and appreciate the advantages it brings, too. Being asocial/antisocial/loner/whatever, etc. has real perks to it depending on what your life situation is.

ED: I know it sounds stupid and preachy and everyone thinks being asocial is some kind of illness that needs to be cured, but it isn't and you can't let anyone coerce you into thinking that way because that only fuels the feeling that there's something wrong with you. It's not an illness and it's not something that needs to be or should be cured, it's just a lifestyle choice.