I don't like to attend parties or social functions... I'm not a shy person, I speak fluently and confidently in public and around people...but parties or social gatherings don't really interest me...I just prefer quiet celebrations of maybe 3-5 people...that's all..

This issue has been going on for long and it has caused a rift between my family members, friends and I countless times because they don't seem to understand that I'm not just the partying type...
They misunderstand my reserved nature as being irresponsible...
I need advice on how to make them understand that's just how I am... None of dem dey feed me even if I decide not to explain anything to them but then no man is an Island....

Being irresponsible? Jeez!

I'm like you.

I don't attentions those too but I feel I am very much responsible.

@ouvredeparis You're possibly an introvert, however, you still need to develop social skills, which are important for building relationships. People are first strangers, then friends. You still need your quiet alone time a lot to refresh, but don't isolate yourself or become anti social because of your introverted nature. Don't stay away from parties, just don't go to them too often. When you get to know people, parties of people you know won't feel too draining.

socialmediaman:
@ouvredeparis You're possibly an introvert, however, you still need to develop social skills, which are important for building relationships. People are first strangers, then friends. You still need your quiet alone time a lot to refresh, but don't isolate yourself or become anti social because of your introverted nature. Don't stay away from parties, just don't go to them too often. When you get to know people, parties of people you know won't feel too draining.

Thanks a lot for your piece of advice... I really appreciate

chatinent:
Being irresponsible? Jeez!

I'm like you.

I don't attentions those too but I feel I am very much responsible.

How does your family and friends react whenever you tell them you are not interested in attending parties

ouvredeparis:
I don't like to attend parties or social functions... I'm not a shy person, I speak fluently and confidently in public and around people...but parties or social gatherings don't really interest me...I just prefer quiet celebrations of maybe 3-5 people...that's all..

This issue has been going on for long and it has caused a rift between my family members, friends and I countless times because they don't seem to understand that I'm not just the partying type...
They misunderstand my reserved nature as being irresponsible...
I need advice on how to make them understand that's just how I am... None of dem dey feed me even if I decide not to explain anything to them but then no man is an Island....

Sir, be yourself. There's nothing wrong with you. You own your life

ouvredeparis:

They misunderstand my reserved nature as being irresponsible...
I need advice on how to make them understand that's just how I am... None of dem dey feed me even if I decide not to explain anything to them but then no man is an Island....

You can't force understanding on those who aren't ready for it. You have to wait for them to realize the truth that has been before them in their own time..

Kobojunkie:
You can't force understanding on those who aren't ready for it. You have to wait for them to realize the truth that has been before them in their own time..

Thanks a lot

ouvredeparis:
I don't like to attend parties or social functions... I'm not a shy person, I speak fluently and confidently in public and around people...but parties or social gatherings don't really interest me...I just prefer quiet celebrations of maybe 3-5 people...that's all..

This issue has been going on for long and it has caused a rift between my family members, friends and I countless times because they don't seem to understand that I'm not just the partying type...
They misunderstand my reserved nature as being irresponsible...
I need advice on how to make them understand that's just how I am... None of dem dey feed me even if I decide not to explain anything to them but then no man is an Island....

You don't need to explain anything to anyone

If they have a gathering, attend it, stay briefly and go the most important thing is that you attended the occasion

When you want to marry, find your type in the woman so that she would understand you

Plan for the wedding according to the number of people you want in attendance and stick to it

frozen70:


You don't need to explain anything to anyone

If they have a gathering, attend it, stay briefly and go the most important thing is that you attended the occupation

When you want to marry, find your type in the woman so that she would understand you

Plan for the wedding according to the number of people you want in attendance and stick to it

This is a perfect idea.... Thanks a lot..I really appreciate

ouvredeparis:




This is a perfect idea.... Thanks a lot..I really appreciate

You are welcome

E no make sense.

Attend. If you like you can stay at the back or leave early but attend.

Your excuse doesn't even fly at all. Human are social beings, even if you are different you still have to do what majority do so far its not bad.

It's why it's called society.

Karleb:
E no make sense.
Attend. If you like you can stay at the back or leave early but attend.

Your excuse doesn't even fly at all. Human are social beings, even if you are different you still have to do what majority do so far its not bad.

It's why it's called society.

I am afraid you are wrong! Hermits are also human aren't they?

Karleb:
E no make sense.

Attend. If you like you can stay at the back or leave early but attend.

Your excuse doesn't even fly at all. Human are social beings, even if you are different you still have to do what majority do so far its not bad.

It's why it's called society.

Not everyone has to be socially active don't you think

ouvredeparis:



Not everyone has to be socially active don't you think

That's true. But you have to do it for your friends and family because you need them whether you realize it or not.