We are a highly extroverted family – “the loud family” is what we call ourselves. But our youngest is an introvert through and through. That has led us to modify our parenting style with him to make sure we aren’t asking him to live his life according to our energy preferences (extroverts get their energy from activity in the outside world and from other people; introverts get their energy internally, from reflection, and independent activity).
Yesterday Judy called out from her computer: “I’m entering a contest where we can win dinner for 20 at Maggiano’s.”
Exactly.
His suggestion. Take four friends so that each of them get four dinners. I think he ended up concluding that it might be best to dine alone and get all 20 dinners.
Make sure that you aren’t trying to help others gain energy in the way that works for you. You may be sucking the life out of them instead!
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