To know an introvert is to love them ― even if that means cajoling them out of their house to see them.
A knack for observation and a fondness for selectivity might make introverts seem like a difficult demographic to shop for. But this isn’t necessarily the case, said Elaine Rodino, a psychologist and fellow of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. When shopping for an introvert or someone with more introverted tendencies, it’s best to get personal.
“The kinds of things that an ‘introvert’ may like can be spread across a long continuum,” Rodino said. “Some introverts may have social anxiety and feel most comfortable in small groups, small gatherings, etc. They prefer more one-on-one [time] and would get lost in a group of very chatty people. I always think you really need to think about the person you are gifting, not yourself.”
Pauline Wallin, a licensed psychologist in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, told HuffPost that “introversion is not the same thing as being shy or quiet. Introverts are just more private … and are selective about what they say and whom they say it to.”
We asked Canceled Plans, HuffPost’s Facebook community of self-proclaimed introverts, what their ideal gifts would be or to share the best ones they have received in the past.
Take a look at the list of comforting and useful items below. And whatever you buy, just make sure you also consider how you’re giving your gift. As Kim Powers Smith pointed out in Canceled Plans, “You can literally gift me anything, as long as I don’t have to unwrap it in front of an audience.”
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A monthly subscription that brings books right to their door
Get it from Book of the Month for $15.99/month.
The gift of learning — without having to step foot in a classroom
Get it from MasterClass for $15/month (billed annually).
A pair of Bose noise-canceling headphones to drown out the sounds of other people
Get them from Amazon for $279.
A video doorbell so they can see who’s at the door before answering it
These smart doorbells from Ring can take the guesswork out of unexpected visitors — plus add an extra layer of security to a person’s home. Users can get notifications, real-time camera footage and advanced motion detection on their phone.
Get it from Best Buy starting at $59.99.
A pair of glasses to help filter out the blue light from all that screen time
Get a pair from Warby Parker for $50.
The latest generation of Kindle so they can read literally anywhere
Get it from Amazon for $139.99.
A meal subscription kit to avoid those grocery store crowds
Get it from HelloFresh for starting at $4.49/meal.
A grown-up version of Play-Doh to squish and squash
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $15.
A 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle and puzzle table for hours of quiet fun
Victoria Garrott-Collins from Santa Ana, California, noted that a puzzle table is also a useful gift. “The best gift I got that I didn’t even know I needed was a puzzle table. I use it almost every day,” Garrott-Collins wrote in Canceled Plans. This classic puzzle plateau made by Bits and Pieces contains for shallow pull-out drawers to help sort and store pieces.
Get the butterfly puzzle from LaternPressArtwork at Etsy for $29.99.
Get the Bits and Pieces puzzle table from Amazon for $68.98.
A monthly wine subscription so they can sample new drinks from the couch
A streaming subscription for comfort-binging
Get it from Hulu starting at $6.99/month.
A secluded trip to a cabin in the woods
Get it from Airbnb (prices vary).
A down pillow that feels like sleeping on a cloud
Hundreds of down clusters and feathers stuffed inside this cotton sateen shell make this Brooklinen pillow super soft but also supportive. Buyers can choose their preferred level of firmness, as well as customize the pillow size.
Get it from Brooklinen for $99.
The ultimate tea set up for cozy mornings spent at home
Great Jones, Sips by, Etsy
A gift card to an introvert’s favorite place (probably)
Get one from Barnes & Noble.
Apple’s third generation of AirPods to ignore everyone
Get them from Apple for $179.
An ultra-soft sweat set perfect for lounging
A coloring book and pencils
A bath caddy and bath set for a relaxing soak after a long day of socializing
A cooling weighted blanket for cozy nights spent at home
Get it from Amazon for $169.99 (queen size).
A bendable drink cup for solo beverages
This USB-chargeable and portable blending cup by Devan has built-in safety features to prevent the cup from overheating, as well as a six-point steel blades that blend at 22,000 revs per minute so even stubborn ingredients like frozen fruits get blended evenly.
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
A knitting set to start a new solo indoor hobby
A welcome-ish mat
A unique guided journal for self-reflection and a snazzy pack of pens
A rechargeable book light to read in bed
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
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