What makes some people crave attention while others shy away from it? I've never been one that requires too much attention. I was the quiet, shy one in school who spent my time playing soccer and reading books. Even until this day, I am comfortable living alone and don't have to spend every hour of every day engaged with someone. I can comfortably sit in my apartment and read books or watch TV and it doesn't bother me. I prefer it, and I also prefer to shop alone. Maybe it is because I have my own agenda and don't want to have to deal with other people's agendas. I like to get in, get what I need, and get out. Browsing to me is torture!! Over the years I have gotten over my shyness so I know that is not the reason, but I guess I will still always be the quiet type. Don't get me wrong, I like people and I like to interact with people. I'm not some crazy person who is a hermit and doesn't know how to talk to people. I always engage with the people I encounter throughout the day.
So what makes people crave the attention? Is it because they didn't receive enough of it over the years or was it because they had too much of it and continue to crave that interaction? I do think it depends on the person and their chemical make-up. One person could have had all the attention in the world and another could have had no attention what-so-ever, but they could still both seek attention.
I wish I had taken some psychology classes while in school so I could get a better understanding of how people work. I have such an inquisitive mind and always like to research and ask questions. Maybe this will be my next research project! Beware, I might try to analyze you next ;-)
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