You Are Not Obligated To Strangers

You Are Not Obligated To Stangers

Why You Don’t Need to Explain Your Social Habits to Others

We often find ourselves in situations where other people might be asking questions that we aren’t totally comfortable answering. These things can include a wide variety of topics, including: 

  • Health

  • Appearance

  • relationship status

  • sexual orientation 

It’s important to remember that when these questions come up, we don’t owe anyone, especially strangers, personal information. It’s not our job to make other people feel comfortable -- they need to accept that they aren't entitled to personal information about us. 


Introverts, especially, often face a lot of questions about why they don’t want to attend certain social events, or only want to stay for a limited amount of time. As an introvert, it’s important to remember that you should never feel obligated to explain yourself in these situations because you aren’t doing anything wrong and you aren’t hurting anyone -- you are simply taking care of your mental health and social energy. Don’t be rude, but always stand your ground and feel confident in your right to keep things to yourself.

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