It's quite common to have that one friend that is constantly dragging you out when all you want is to stay in. Unless you are that friend, in which case you would be the extrovert in the relationship. But something that not many people realize is that having an extrovert for a best friend is much better than you might think.
On those Fridays when you just want to stay in and Netflix and Chill with a bottle of wine, but your BFF drags you out anyways, you should be thankful. Instead of getting irritated that you have to leave your couch and trade your comfy PJ pants for skin-tight jeans, thank her for getting you off your ass and out into public. You might be semi-unhappy about the situation at first, but we both know that by the time the night is over, you'll be having the time of your life. So, instead of wasting your time huffing and puffing about squeezing yourself into that new crop top, relax and trust that your extrovert of a best friend has a good night in store for you.
Whether you're going to the clubs, the bars or just a back road bonfire, being an introvert, it is going to be hard for you to do; it will be even harder for you to enjoy yourself. Most of the time you're there, you're probably going to be questioning why your friend dragged you there when you could be cuddling up to some cheap Barefoot Wine. But something that you should keep in mind is that your bestie didn't drag you off your couch for her. She did it for you. She wants what is best for you. And, most likely, what's best for you is not staying in and eating an entire pizza alone while binge watching a TV show you've already watched 18 times. What IS best for you is probably getting out and actually enjoying yourself and the people around you.
I know it's hard to think about while you're laying on the couch with your two friends, Ben and Jerry, but your extrovert wants to help you come out of your shell. Most introverts, much like myself, suffer from some form of anxiety or other disease. That being said, going out is a challenge for them, and you're extroverted other half only wants to make it easier for you.
Thank them. Always, always, always remember to thank them. Being an introvert myself, I love having someone like that by my side to drag me out when I can't do it myself. I am more than thankful to have a best friend to make me feel comfortable when I'm at my most vulnerable (AKA out in public.) Having someone like that with you helps you to let your guard down and relax, because you know she will be there when you're at a loss for words or just too anxious to function.
So next time, please remember to be grateful for all that your extroverted friends do for you that you don't realize. Thank them for pulling you out of bed or off the couch. Thank them for putting the pizza in the fridge and the ice cream in the freezer. Thank them for picking out your outfit and reminding you how good you look in your skinny jeans. Thank them for everything. Most of all, thank them for helping you when you can't realize that you need to help yourself.
