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Psychology says people who are intellectually curious but socially selective aren't antisocial - they've simply reached a level of self-awareness where they'd rather be alone than accommodate conversations that require them to shrink their thinking - Silicon Canals

Selective social withdrawal can lead to positive outcomes like creativity, contrasting with the negative perceptions often associated with being antisocial.

Philosophy

fromPsychology Today

4 weeks ago

Giving Up Is Always an Option, but Rarely the Best One

When unable to achieve desired goals, people often reframe their desires as undesirable to protect self-esteem, but research shows this defensive strategy of disengagement reduces life satisfaction over time.

Relationships

fromSilicon Canals

1 month ago

People who drift away from everyone as they age tend to display these 8 subtle behaviors - Silicon Canals

Gradual social withdrawal often begins with small, quiet behaviors signaling emotional exhaustion and a decline in initiating social contact.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

3 months ago

Covert Narcissism, Collapse, and the Hidden Signs

Covert narcissists can rapidly collapse into distrust, abandonment terror, and manipulative, controlling behaviors when deprived of external validation.

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#social-withdrawal#social-withdrawal

Psychology says people who are intellectually curious but socially selective aren't antisocial - they've simply reached a level of self-awareness where they'd rather be alone than accommodate conversations that require them to shrink their thinking - Silicon Canals

Giving Up Is Always an Option, but Rarely the Best One

People who drift away from everyone as they age tend to display these 8 subtle behaviors - Silicon Canals

Covert Narcissism, Collapse, and the Hidden Signs

#social-withdrawal
#social-withdrawal