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Scenario

How to distinguish personality needs from avoidance patterns

My partner says I use my introversion as an excuse to avoid dealing with problems but solitude is actually how I process things.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authentic temperamental needs can be confused with defensive behaviors, requiring discernment between genuine self-care and unconscious escape.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Personality frameworks — Big Five MBTI Enneagram?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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