Do you have a hard time letting people into your life? I often hear people talking about being relegated to the “friendship zone.” They are usually talking about not being taken seriously as a romantic partner. They would like to be seen as a potential romantic interest, but the object of their affection has made it clear that they can only be friends. Introverts tend to take this concept to a whole other level. We take people who simply want to be our friends, and we regulate them to the “acquaintance zone.” Sometimes we do this without even realizing it. I know that I have been in situations where someone…