Extroverts and Introverts Dating
 

There's many threads here on GC and other message boards about dating across races, class, income levels, education levels, and religions. But I think this is a HUGE difference that many people overlook when selecting a partner.

Are you an extrovert in a relationship a introvert (or the opposite)? Were you in any in the past? Would you date one in the future? Do you prefer to stick with your "own kind"?

I'm a strong extrovert, and I don't see any relationship working out with an introvert. Our lifestyles are so different. My life revolves around parties, meeting new people, and going out. I don't think I could compromise that for an introverted partner who wants to stay in all the time, or sit in a corner when we do leave. I don't think an introverted partner would enjoy me dragging them out or getting them to socialize.

I am an Extravert, and prefer dating an Introvert. Two Extraverts want to be the center of attention, as well as each one wants to be the dominant one. Not a good idea. Not sure how it would work out between two Introverts.

Married 25 years to an introvert and I'm a serious extrovert. It's a yin/yan thing. We balance each other. I totally agree with Scandia. When we go to parties he says I "work the room like a politician" and he stands in the corner soaking everything in. When we get home he will say "did you notice blah blah?" and I will have been way too busy talking to notice subtle things he picks up on.

I'm an extrovert. I find it impossible to date an introvert. I feel like I'm emasculating them and I hate that feeling.

(Note: there's a difference btwn being "quiet" and being truly introverted.)

I am an extrovert who tried to date an introvert, and it didn't work. I felt like I had to be more reserved around him and couldn't fully show my personality. I'm married to another extrovert now and things are great.

Eh, I dated a real introvert (more like a shut-in with avoidant personality) for far too long. Some of our biggest fights were about how we did things socially. I just didn't want to stay in all. the. time.

I am an extrovert and my husband is an introvert. We balance each other out. When I am all half cocked and ready to go, he balances me and gives me a reality check with a dose of logic. When he starts locking himself up and attempts to bury himself in his work, I can get him out and experience the world and nature. It is kind of nice to see him au naturel ;) :rolleyes:

And sometimes we fight like cats and dogs. But in the end, we somehow manage to make up, come back together and see our differences through. Kinna bipolar, huh? :D

I'm definitely an extrovert. Though I wouldn't mind another extrovert, I would rather be with an introvert. I like to get out sometimes and sometimes I enjoy staying in. Either way though, people say I talk a lot, I'm loud and obnoxious.:p

I agree with you on this, I'm very extroverted and I have a hard time being with someone that can not "keep up" with me, I don't care if we compete, at least i'm not babysitting him.

My ex tended to act out but was quiet most of the time, it was a bad combination, i just ended up mommy-ing him.

A dude that is emasculated and acts out b/c he isn't the center of attention...what kind of guys are you dating? That doesn't sound like an issue of introvert vs extrovert to me. Sounds like a personality disorder.

I said if I date someone who's that introverted it would make ME feel that way. He may have no hangup with it whatsoever. I just don't like the way it makes me feel. I have the same issue with dating a 100 lb guy who's 5'4"...our height/weight discrepancy may not bother him at all, but it makes me feel like a mastodon.

..so it's more of a boring guy than an introverted guy.

yeah, introverted guys can go out and have fun.

also, i think the example KSUViolet06 gave was something that might have happened this past weekend.