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[โ€“] obinice@lemmy.world 15 points 7 hours ago (3 children)

Doesn't socialising drain everyone? After a social event I need at least 1 or 2 hours by myself at home to decompress before I can be functional again, or even go to bed.

[โ€“] Rolder@reddthat.com 15 points 6 hours ago

Introverts vs extroverts. Introverts use energy to be social, extroverts gain energy and lose it being alone

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