I’m Not Anti-Social, I’m Just Choosy About My Social Energy

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Hey there, fellow humans! Let’s talk about a subject near and dear to the hearts of many: being selective about our social interactions. You know, the kind of selective that makes you avoid social events like they’re broccoli on a pizza. But fear not, it’s not that we’re anti-social; we’re just picky about where we invest our precious social energy.

1. The Energy Bank Account

Think of your social energy as a bank account. You only have a limited amount to spend, and you want to make sure it’s invested wisely. So, when you decline that 17th Zoom hangout this week, it’s not because you hate your friends. It’s because you’re guarding your social funds like a financial wizard.

2. The Dreaded Small Talk

Small talk, the bane of our existence. When you’re selective about your social energy, you avoid conversations about the weather, weekend plans, and the state of the neighbor’s petunias. Instead, you save your verbal treasures for discussions about the meaning of life, the universe, and whether pineapple belongs on pizza (it doesn’t).

3. The Joy of Deep Connections

You’re not a hermit; you crave meaningful connections. When you do socialize, it’s all about those quality interactions. You’d rather have one heart-to-heart…