I used to dread social events until I realized introverts are approaching them all wrong

pepej/Flickr If you're an introvert, a random social invite can feel intrusive and frustrating, especially when you had plans to recharge alone (or in a low-key environment) on your own terms. Even a planned social invite can feel intrusive, especially when you have plenty of time to think about why it won't be the best use of your time. I used to dread social events and came up with a plethora of reasons why I shouldn't go: The event won't be fun. The event will wear me out. I don't like the pe...