Ever notice how you can talk to one person you trust for hours… but a crowded party drains you real fast?
It’s not being shy or weak, it’s how your brain manages energy.
In group settings, your mind has to monitor many faces, voices, and social cues all at once. That constant scanning takes attention and mental effort.
But one-on-one conversations are simpler. Fewer signals. Less switching. More depth.
So when your social energy dips, your brain’s probably telling you that it’s done processing and you need a moment to step away.
You’re not lacking social skills or being rude. You’re just being efficient and kind to yourself. You got this.
