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How to cope as an introvert mother to an extrovert son

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graycook · 15/08/2024 08:32

I never noticed it while he was younger in fact I don't think he was particularly loud then but since returning home from uni ds has really found his voice.
He's now very very loud and energetic and I'm constantly drained by him.
He works the same hours as me so all the while I'm home, he is too.
I love him to bits but he's just so loud and constant, I've got used to quiet evenings, reading or relaxing and I'm finding him too much.
Sometimes I find a viewpoint and go and sit in the car just recharge from him.
How do I get through this without it affecting me or our relationship?
Dh also feels the same as he comes home from work looking forward to relaxing before he comes bursting through the door full of life and constant chatter/banter he has become progressively louder and louder it almost sounds like he's shouting now.
I have no idea how long he'll be living with us and want him to take the time he needs (I think he forces himself to be loud to look confident) but I don't want to stifle his personality I'm incredibly introverted as is dh and he seems to be the opposite.

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NuffSaidSam · 15/08/2024 08:34

He's an adult, tell him to be quiet/go out.

Not all the time and not in a nasty way, but just be honest. Tell him what you've said here.

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