Socializing can be draining for introverts.

Experts share advice for leaning into it and building strong friendshipswhich boost longevity.

But, turning your connections into longevity-boosting powerhouses requires time, effort, and, yes,socializing.

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Becauseintroverts are more easily drained socially, they tend to be picky about relationships.

Gearing up to do it will take energy, but in the end, consistency pays off.

5 ways introverts can still reap all the longevity-boosting benefits of socializing

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Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

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Plan and schedule in advance

Spur-of-the-moment social events?

Not typically an introverts jam.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

By contrast, having regular time on your calendar for meet-ups keeps that scenario out of the picture.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

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