If you notice that an introvert is ignoring you, respect their space and give them some time to themselves. They will likely come back to you when they are ready. We live in a loud world, so the only way for some introverts to recharge is by having some time alone in silence.
You've hurt their feelings, and they're avoiding confrontation. They have social anxiety at the moment (due to crowds, loud noises, bright lights, or a combination thereof). They are questioning whether or not they trust you. The Introvert is working on creative or personal projects and doesn't want to be distracted.
Introverts might shut down if they are inundated with too much stimulation without a break to recharge. Oftentimes, social situations such as parties are too much for introverts, who need their own space more often than extroverts. As such, introverts tend to shut down when they are overwhelmed.
They're overstimulated from constant communication (in all forms). Introverts get energy from being alone, yet are bombarded with constant communication all day long — work emails, texts, phone calls, video calls, office meetings, you name it.
When an introvert truly cares about you, they let you in on their personal life. They tell you about their past relationships and share their fears, hopes and dreams with you. They may even go so far as to share their goals and ambitions with you.
They never initiate conversations with you and don't respond when you initiate one. If you are not sure if an introvert is ignoring you, try asking them directly if they are okay. An introvert who is ignoring you will probably not want to talk about it.
If an introvert guy likes you, you'll see him do things like opening the door for you, trying to make you laugh, or being quick to help you with something you are struggling with. If an introvert girl likes you, she'll step out of her comfort zone more often.
An introvert can cut off contact with someone for any number of reasons, but mainly it's because that individual is negatively affecting us, and we need to slam the door in order to heal. It's about self-care and setting boundaries (which is not easy, trust me).
Being alone gives us time to think and do tasks without needing to worry about others' needs. Introverts love to spend time alone to recharge and think. They are authentic and know what they want most of the time. They are not without friends; they just like to have more time alone than other people do.
Introverts may feel like outsiders because it's the initial phase of forming a relationship (becoming an insider) that is the most tiring. Finding common ground with others, especially multiple others, can take a lot of probing small talk, which is exhausting and often anxiety-inducing for introverts.
An introvert typically does not express emotions and feelings freely. In fact, it is draining for them to do so. Self-expression allows others to understand what we are thinking and feeling. It is the essence of communication.
Perhaps the toughest part of being an introvert is not so much talking about yourself, but rather wishing you were better at talking about yourself.
#6 They will become overly independent
Introverts can become temporarily disillusioned by incidents that leave them feeling slighted, disrespected, overlooked, or mistreated. For a few hours they may become disillusioned not just with the person who caused their anger, but with humanity in general.
This means talking in terms of the other person's interests and listening to them when they talk about themselves. This shows you're interested in their values, attitudes, experiences, and beliefs. You're interested in who they are as a person, which can be a real turn-on, especially to a fellow introvert or HSP.
Introverts get annoyed when people don't understand their need for alone time. Even worse is when someone they love takes their need for alone time personally. For example, an extrovert may assume their introverted loved one doesn't want to spend time together because they need alone time.
Introverts mean well, but rude people are passive-aggressive
I've mentioned it before, but introverts are generally nice people who might unintentionally come off as rude at times. But even when they act rude, that doesn't mean they are rude people.
They avoid eye contact or don't maintain it for long.
Not all introverts are shy or have social anxiety, but some do. Introverts who truly feel uncomfortable in crowds often have a hard time maintaining eye contact.
For introverts, being alone is like food, sleep, or any other type of replenishment — you can't go too long without it. There's no doubt about it: Introverts love alone time. And it's not just about relishing an evening alone — introverts need regular solitude to function.
Introvert burnout, in this context, is a state of all-consuming exhaustion in most that can arises from experiencing social situations without enough time alone to recharge and recuperate.
Introverts are generally more attuned to expressing love in nonverbal ways and don't tolerate sentimentality. They also need more time to express their affection, so patience is very important at the beginning of the relationship.
Highly sensitive introverts notice little things that others miss. A lot of little things, especially when it comes to other people. They notice when someone's tone of voice doesn't match their words. They notice when someone won't meet their eyes when answering their question.
Seek out comfortable people and comfortable places
Introverts prefer to stay in their comfort zones, Dr. Helgoe said, and they also like spending time with “comfortable people,” meaning friends who don't feel compelled to talk the entire time you are together (or expect you to).