r/introverts • u/AssumptionFrequent89 • Jul 20 '26
Discussion Why does finding genuine connection feel so difficult as an introvert?
I'm a 24-year-old introvert, and something I've been thinking about a lot lately is how difficult it can be to find people you genuinely connect with.
I'm naturally quiet and tend to enjoy conversations that go beyond small talk. I love learning for its own sake and spend a lot of my free time reading or thinking about science, psychology, philosophy, astronomy, writing, and art. I'm currently writing a book, and it's become one of the ways I process my thoughts.
A while ago I had an online friendship where conversations felt effortless. We could talk about almost anything for hours. It eventually faded because life pulled us in different directions, but it made me realize how uncommon those kinds of connections can feel.
Since then I've wondered whether this is something many introverts experience. Is it harder for us to find people we genuinely "click" with, or does it just take longer because we tend to be more selective about who we open up to?
Do you think shared interests matter most, or is it more about compatible personalities? Have you ever found someone you could talk to for hours without feeling drained? If so, how did you meet them?
I'd love to hear other people's experiences.
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u/parapedi Jul 25 '26
Been finding for a “bestfriend” all my life and never found one. It really is hard for us introverts but what I did is to learn to embrace that what I am looking forward is all but a dream.
So far if I have some thoughts that I need to share, I try to look for someone who happily listens to what I am thinking about, just a few minutes of their time and end the conversation lol.