I don’t mind talking one-on-one about work related topics, but am very uncomfortable with small talk. By my own admission, I am a hot mess. I am a quiet person, but love conversations with my family and close friends. I am comfortable giving a speech in front of a large group of strangers, but not […]
Do you have a burning question about pregnancy, modern parenting or family life? Send it to Evie at AskEvieColumn@gmail.com or click here to submit your question anonymously. Dear Evie, My daughter craves daily adventures and excitement. At 2.5 years old, she already has more friends than I’ve accrued in a lifetime. She dances for the mailman. She […]
Carving out the space to do nothing—to just be—is harder than one might think in our extroverted culture. I can and I do, but I worry that at best I appear reclusive or weird, and at worst, rude or selfish. Ever since I was a little girl, I have had to explain to people that […]
Want to find “the one” but don’t want to leave the house? Honor your introversion instead of trying to fight it. When someone invites you to a party, is your first thought, “Do I have to?” And is your second thought, “If I go, how soon can I leave?” If so, you might be an […]
