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[quote=Anonymous]So the SIL thread got me curious...

If you would describe yourself as introverted / shy / prone to social anxiety, how do you cope with large family get-togethers?

My husband is much more introverted than I am, and while I know he looks forward to these events (i.e. family beach week with his parents and sister's families, similar events with my large extended family), it seems that every trip we get in some sort of argument because he turns all silent and uncommunicative just when I am seeking his active participation the most -- for example, when I'm running interference with my in-laws. He can be a pretty social guy, and definitely enjoys a good party, but some of the responses on the other thread have me thinking maybe I just need to be more accepting of the fact that he really does just need to withdraw for awhile in these types of situations. This isn't something he's great at talking about (see "uncommunicative" above :)) so if you have similar inclinations, I'd be interested to hear how you feel about these things.[/quote]

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