MrsA,I think I became in introvert because of my circumstances. When I am in a group I find myself wanting to be outgoing and want to be able to talk to everyone.But I refrain.It feels like you are hungry,yummy food is served in front of you but your hands are tied.I admire people who can be truly extroverts.( not the flaky fake ones.).I often feel sad that I can't be or unable to be.Forced silence became a true silence eventually. If you know what I mean.