Ways in which you can calm down your extrovert partner during the lockdown

Alisha Alam | Apr 30, 2020, 15:24 IST
While the dreaded coronavirus pandemic has forced everyone into lockdown, most introverts have managed to make their peace with the situation and have moved on. But when it comes to the extroverts, let's just say the lockdown has landed a heavy blow on them. They're used to socialising more often, stepping out for a gathering and being the liveliest person in the room. And now, they're cooped up at home all day long for who knows how long.

Needless to say, this has turned into a nightmare for them. And the angst they feel has turned into a nightmare for the introverts who are used to solitude and peace but must now listen to endless rants from their extrovert partners. So, if you're an introvert who's fed up of putting up with their extrovert partner during the lockdown, here are a few things you can do to calm them down.

-Talk to your partner and tell them how their behaviour is also affecting you. Remind your partner of their good qualities and tell them that you two can get through this if you do it together. Don't blame them or find faults in them, tell them that things will get better but they need to also put in the effort for that to happen.

-Set rules for your work-from-home scenario. If your partner has to get on a bunch of calls make sure that each of you has your own space to work in so that you don't end up annoying each other.

-Spend some time together and also make sure that you each get your own space too. Make your partner understand that you cannot be joined at the hip with them and that you need time to yourself as well. Meanwhile, help them engage in their hobbies so that they find something interesting to do while you're doing your own thing.

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