I am currently living in a 6-person "apartment" (on my college's campus), and every person has their own single. I only know one other girl, but she has been away for the past week because she is having surgery. I used to keep my door open, but because my friend isn't here, I will admit that my door has been closed a lot more often; I just feel like being alone. And one of my roommates tends to bring guys into the apartment every night, and I don't feel like being so visible to everyone. For the past few nights, I have heard my roommate whisper about me and then everyone laughs and makes noises outside my door. I'm pretty sure she is saying something about how I'm a weird loner or socially avoidant. I feel bad that I haven't been social since my friend isn't here. I've wanted to open my door more, but I'm feeling very uncomfortable and awkward now that I know she has talked about me, which makes me want to stay in my room more. But I feel like I should have made more of an effort to talk to her. I would understand if she thought I was being rude. Anyone else ever been misunderstood as an introvert?