RVing as an Introvert - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Technomadia · RV-Dreams Family Member

RVing as an Introvert

jrzygrl64 · RV-Dreams Family Member

I am a total extrovert but my husband is an introvert. He loves his alone quiet time, and prefers smaller, more intimate groups. I, completely opposite, love crowds and being with people.

What do they say - opposites attract? Certainly is true in our case!

GENECOP · RV-Dreams Family Member

Interesting, Thankyou.....

Jim and Barb · RV-Dreams Family Member

We missed the live presentation on the 19th but watched 1/2 of it last night on YouTube up to the Q&A. Watching the rest tonight. We can relate totally to what you are saying and loved you presentation. Thank you for putting it on!

MarkS · RV-Dreams Family Member

How I am verted depends on my mood. I enjoy meeting people and socializing but there are times when alone is where it's at. I think vert has lost favor. They even took it off the controls on the TV.

WestWardHo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Very, very interesting! Thanks Cherie.

Sherry

RVKevi · RV-Dreams Family Member

I am definitely an introvert. Interestingly, Kev is also an introvert. There is good and bad to that, as we don't connect with other people as much as we'd like. If one of us were an extrovert, we'd probably do better in that area. I really liked the article as it is an excellent description of us. I started to watch the YouTube, but don't have time right now to finish it, but I bookmarked it. It looks good.

-- Edited by RVKevi on Saturday 22nd of February 2014 09:28:06 PM

earthmommy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Interesting question. I was just talking with a friend a few days ago about my hope to solo RV in the future, and his first question for me was in regard to my being an introvert. I'm think I'm both, depending on the day really. Sometimes I want to spend time with friends and I always enjoy meeting new people. Then on the other hand, there are times where I crave solitude and I am perfectly content to spend time on my own. I feel like the RV lifestyle will offer me the chance to indulge both sides of my personality.

Talensnana · RV-Dreams Family Member

I use to be much more extroverted before my alphabet soup of illnesses started affecting me. My husband is somewhere in between the two. In our travels we have met some really nice people, but have not really socialized with any fellow RVers. We are looking forward to forming friendships and attending our first rally with you all, but at the same time a little nervous about it. I Will have to check out the video.

MerryPaws · RV-Dreams Community Member

I have not had a chance to watch your video yet, but thank you for posting this. It is one of my fears in going solo. I am definitely an introvert. I have no problems being on my own, but I get bored doing things by myself. cry I like to mountain bike, rock climb, hike, and kayak and if I don't have someone to go with I simply will not go. Not only is it safer, but I prefer sharing it with someone. That being said, I am not one to approach people and talk to them. I just don't have it in me. I don't mind if people do so with me, I am friendly and I will converse if asked questions, but alas my shyness and introversion works against my desire for company on adventures. Yes its an ironic vicious cycle. confuse I will definitely be watching that video soon! Thanks.

The Bear II · RV-Dreams Family Member

My DW is an extreme extrovert... she's like honey to bees. Folks are drawn to her.

I, on the other hand, usually act like an introvert but can be an extrovert when I want to. I think it comes from the type of work I chose as my profession. I was in marketing and sales so I had to be "on" 8 hours a day 5 days a week. When not at work my choice was to have as little human contact as possible. I was tired of being "on" and needed some down time.

So when camping, my DW would establish quick friendships and then I would join in eventually.

I have to say we have gained many good and long standing friends over the years from meeting folks while camping. But I have to say this may not have happened without my DW doing her extrovert thing....

Lynn and Ed · RV-Dreams Family Member

Cherie, great thought provoking posting/video!

Camper Chronicles · RV-Dreams Family Member

The Bear II wrote:
. I think it comes from the type of work I chose as my profession. I was in marketing and sales so I had to be "on" 8 hours a day 5 days a week. When not at work my choice was to have as little human contact as possible. I was tired of being "on" and needed some down time.

I totally get that. I am hoping that by dialing it down with my job I will have more energy in my personal life to be extroverted

folivier · RV-Dreams Family Member

Great video Chris & Cherie!
I've always been an introvert and have trouble initiating conversation. Cindy not as much.
When reading some other forums there are always people who prejudge others because of what rv they have. Usually saying that people with certain high end brands are snobby. Not always the case, sometimes we don't want to be social and like you said "need our quiet time". I'm usually pretty good with a small group of another couple or two. But have a hard time interacting with "pushy" or "controlling" people.
I've just begun to understand that being an introvert is normal. Prior to last year I had never heard of Myers Briggs and thought I was unsocial and snobby and unfriendly. But now know that these are labels put on introverts by extroverts.
Thanks again for helping me and others to understand that we are normal.