• 11 months ago
If you consider yourself an introvert, what are some qualities that you look for in a potential partner? As introverts, it can be very hard to find a partner, because we are naturally quieter in nature. We prefer alone time to recharge. And because of that, having a partner might become draining. Do you find yourself relating to this? Perhaps, this video can share some insights on the traits of partners that would be compatible for you?
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00:00 Hey, Psych2Goers, welcome back to our channel.
00:03 Are you an introvert, extrovert?
00:05 Are you an introvert who's curious
00:06 about what qualities might be more compatible
00:08 with your introverted self?
00:10 Or maybe you're an extrovert
00:12 who has an introverted partner.
00:14 What might they need from you in a relationship?
00:17 Well, here are six things introverts need in a partner.
00:20 Number one, someone who is comfortable with silence.
00:24 (sighs)
00:25 Sweet silence.
00:26 Is there anything quite like it?
00:28 To some extroverts, silence can be intimidating or awkward.
00:33 But introverts don't always wanna spend their time talking.
00:36 Sometimes just being in the same room as their partner
00:38 makes them feel happy and connected.
00:40 So while you may be having a cozy dinner together,
00:43 don't worry if there's a long pause
00:44 while eating your delightful cuisine.
00:47 They might just not feel like talking at the moment,
00:49 but value spending time with you.
00:51 Or the food's just really good.
00:53 Less talk, more eating.
00:55 Number two, a good listener.
00:57 Are you a good listener?
00:59 Who doesn't love someone who can be there for them
01:01 when they need to vent or are having a tough day?
01:04 Some active listening and reassurance can go a long way,
01:07 especially for introverts.
01:08 Why do introverts value great listeners?
01:11 Well, since they don't often open up
01:12 to strangers or acquaintances,
01:14 they spend most of their time talking
01:16 with their closest friends and loved ones,
01:18 especially their partners.
01:20 Introverts can spend a great deal of time in their head,
01:23 coming up with interesting ideas and theories.
01:26 Who are they going to tell these theories to?
01:28 If they tell anyone, it's likely that it's going
01:31 to be a loved one or their partner,
01:33 which is where you come in.
01:34 Both of you can listen
01:36 and share your thoughts with each other.
01:38 And if there's a bit of silence afterward, no problem.
01:41 Number three, someone who values quality time.
01:45 Do you enjoy quality time?
01:47 Introverts may just wanna spend some of their days
01:50 with you doing simple things
01:51 and really getting to know you in the process.
01:54 Perhaps you'll both go on a walk together
01:56 or have a calm day of shopping and browsing the markets.
01:59 A simple evening hanging out with your family
02:01 and good old Uncle Joe.
02:03 Perhaps you'll spend your mornings
02:04 having tea and baking biscuits.
02:07 Good combo.
02:08 Whatever it is you do,
02:10 the simple quality time together can be just as good
02:12 as the exciting and busy days out.
02:14 Number four, someone who understands personal space
02:18 and alone time.
02:20 Do you enjoy your alone time?
02:23 As much as you may love your partner,
02:24 sometimes you just gotta be alone.
02:26 Introverts often need time alone to recharge.
02:29 Their energy can sometimes get drained quickly
02:31 when socializing with others
02:33 or spending more time in crowded groups.
02:35 So in return, perhaps at the end of a long day,
02:38 they just need some time to unwind and relax.
02:41 If you notice they wanna spend some time alone
02:43 in their room one day
02:44 and are wondering if you did something wrong,
02:46 ask yourself this first.
02:48 Did you recently do something that may have upset them
02:50 or are they just being an introvert?
02:52 Who doesn't love some peaceful time alone?
02:55 Ah, recharging.
02:57 Number five, a love for deep conversations.
03:01 Who needs small talk?
03:02 To an introvert, small talk can be a great bore.
03:06 It's not great, but it is greatly boring.
03:09 It may make them simply feel a bit awkward
03:11 having to force a bit of small talk
03:13 when someone initiates the dreaded,
03:15 can you believe this weather?
03:17 Instead, they value the deeper conversations
03:19 they have with their partner.
03:21 Talk about your ideas, your goals,
03:23 what you enjoyed about that film, that book, that trip.
03:26 Don't be afraid to hold back
03:27 the inner thoughts of your mind
03:28 that keep you restless in the wee hours of the night.
03:31 Let 'em out.
03:32 You may find you both have something else in common.
03:35 So if you're not often looking to talk about deeper things
03:37 than the weather,
03:38 then well, you may have a stormy relationship ahead.
03:42 (chuckles)
03:43 See what I did there?
03:44 No?
03:45 Oh.
03:46 And number six, someone who can take things slow at first.
03:51 When you start a relationship,
03:52 do you wanna take things slow?
03:54 Some relationships move fast.
03:55 One minute you're exchanging numbers,
03:57 the next you're moving in together
03:58 and introducing them to your old uncle named Joe.
04:01 Why is Joe always around?
04:03 Introverts may simply need more time to open up to others.
04:07 They wanna feel comfortable in your presence
04:09 before opening up about what truly makes them, them.
04:12 So go on a few casual, fun dates, hang out together,
04:16 get to know each other.
04:17 And in due time, you may just be moving in together
04:20 and meeting good old uncle Joe.
04:22 So do you have a crush on an introvert?
04:25 Are you an introvert?
04:26 What is it that you look for in a partner?
04:28 Let us know in the comments.
04:29 We wanna hear from you.
04:31 Just not about the weather.
04:32 Yeah, we get it, it's raining.
04:34 Although I do love the rain.
04:37 We hope you enjoyed this video.
04:38 And if you did, don't forget to click the like button
04:40 and share it with an introvert or extrovert.
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04:46 And as always, thanks for watching.
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