I’m highly extroverted (historically to my peril), and my long time SO is extroverted. However, all of my closest and dearest friends have been slightly introverted. The types that won’t embarrass themselves, but would stand by eagerly to watch me crash and burn in a social prank. I find myself at odds with other extroverted people, particularly men. In all likelihood friction between alpha males, though I can’t intellectualize or pinpoint any desire of mine to be an alpha male.
Sometimes I feel like a monkey performing for the group, but if I do it’s because I bring it on myself, and enjoy the attention. I’ve gotten much more tactful, and quicker to clamp my lips since highschool.