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This is a topic I've been discussing with @Smilax (INFJ) recently.
I leave the house to hang out with close friends once or twice a week, have band practice once a week, and then attend a tennis lesson once a week. From her perspective, I'm quite social.
However, I very much dislike socializing with people I don't know well unless I'm drunk. I don't really talk to anyone at tennis, and social events with lots of people are draining as hell. Interestingly enough, I went to a music festival with @socks (INFP) recently, and she told me that crowds actually give her energy. I've wanted nothing more to stay at home since that festival, and even the grocery store has been a draining experience.
@Smilax does have a need to get out and enjoy the outdoors, go places, etc. pretty often, but people don't have to be part of that. This urge seems Se-related. I, on the other hand, enjoy the outdoors, but could literally stay inside for a month and have no issues, but do prefer the company of a close friend somewhat frequently (though hanging out with her is good enough ).
I leave the house to hang out with close friends once or twice a week, have band practice once a week, and then attend a tennis lesson once a week. From her perspective, I'm quite social.
However, I very much dislike socializing with people I don't know well unless I'm drunk. I don't really talk to anyone at tennis, and social events with lots of people are draining as hell. Interestingly enough, I went to a music festival with @socks (INFP) recently, and she told me that crowds actually give her energy. I've wanted nothing more to stay at home since that festival, and even the grocery store has been a draining experience.
@Smilax does have a need to get out and enjoy the outdoors, go places, etc. pretty often, but people don't have to be part of that. This urge seems Se-related. I, on the other hand, enjoy the outdoors, but could literally stay inside for a month and have no issues, but do prefer the company of a close friend somewhat frequently (though hanging out with her is good enough ).
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