Table of contents:
- Dealing with a quiet partner
- 1. Keep him social
- 2. Listen to him
- 3. Give room for expression
- 4. Don't complain if he is quiet
Have you ever faced a situation when there were lots of friends gathered, but your partner was so quiet and only listened to the conversation? Everyone has a different character. Including quiet people, they are also unique.
Understand that your partner is quiet. However, there is always a way to make the relationship warmer even if he is so quiet.
Dealing with a quiet partner
Quiet, one of the many introverted characters. It could be that you can find a variety of introverted characters from your partner. Don't change it, because your partner is so unique and of course only you understand.
A little review of introverts, he is more like a person who is alone and pays attention to his environment. Socializing in a busy environment is not his favorite thing.
His personality really makes you curious, right? Now, if you have a quiet partner, here's how to deal with him.
1. Keep him social
Maybe a lot of people think that a quiet partner is shy. Even though quiet people who tend to be introverted are not always shy. Some are quiet when they are in a busy social environment. Some are more comfortable when they are alone or hang out with small groups.
When it's time alone, try digging himself up again. Who knows there is a part of him that you need to know. He is more enjoying what kind of environment. Is communication with small groups and in what kind of places.
Understand them and make themselves more comfortable. A quiet person does not mean he avoids the social environment, but who they will talk to.
2. Listen to him
Listening is a way of dealing with a quiet partner. Even though he is quiet outside in the environment, surely your partner will also enjoy the moment to chat with you.
In the dialogue together, listen to him more. What he was dealing with, how was he thinking, what was he like in solving problems. You can also ask his opinion.
If there are different opinions between him and yours, keep the same portion of talking and listening. Even though your opinion and his is so different and difficult to accept, try to still accept different opinions.
3. Give room for expression
There is an assumption that the quiet lack self-confidence and low self-esteem. In fact, not necessarily. Although many friends or family think that your partner is, he or she is sure to have an attractive side that only you and few people know.
There are times when they are confused about how to express their expressions, in small groups or even with you. Keep giving them room for expression. You can provoke him by giving him the confidence to appear all-out in expression. This is a great way to deal with a quiet partner.
If you're still shy, try starting with yourself. For example, when in a small group party there are lots of friends who dance. Pull up your partner and ask him to dance. If he's still quiet, try dancing silly in his presence. Who knows he also wants to dance with you.
4. Don't complain if he is quiet
Dealing with a quiet partner is not complaining about him being a quiet person. Let him be himself, because that is unique to your partner. Because the real character knows you, even though it takes a lot of time to get to know him more deeply.
Never complain about or force your partner to participate in socializing in a busier social environment. Understand that he can also socialize in his own way.
However, it's okay to ask her, pay attention if she is uncomfortable with the environmental situation. You can invite him to go somewhere quieter and chat with him.
Quiet couples are unique and challenged. There are a lot of things she is keeping and only you special can figure out the thoughts in her secret box.