Although she came to my defense and explained to teachers that I’m naturally quiet, she wished I could be more outgoing and worried about my ability to make friends. While I’ve always had a few friends who didn’t mind my quietness, I felt envious of extroverted people. I’m lucky to have friends patient enough to get to know me beyond being quiet, but I’ve questioned if they’re better off around talkative people because I feel like I’m not as fun to be with.