but yes, this is true. And it is not something you can build up like a muscle or long distance running. In fact I think trying to build up the amount of time you socialize actually diminishes it
I have (frequent) crippling social anxiety, am definitely an introvert, and I can be social -in the right circumstances-[0] (albeit for a limited period of time[1].)
[0] eg. small group of people I know well, familiar surroundings, ideally without a lot of external noise.
[1] 3-4 hours tends to be my limit even under the best circumstances.
not if they have social anxiety or are not NT
> but only for limited amounts of time.
but yes, this is true. And it is not something you can build up like a muscle or long distance running. In fact I think trying to build up the amount of time you socialize actually diminishes it