Comment by harshadwaj

The 'quick exiting the party' approach works if you are of this kind and alone. If your spouse/family is different, it complicates things. The trick I have found helpful is to 'fake' enjoying the small conversations or force myself to take occasional breaks from feeling the need for intellectual stimulation and allow myself to indulge in the group. This also has worked positively by preventing being outcasted. It has been a win-win for all of us. As I age, I am tired to find the right group instead has settled for 1-2 like minded people whom I can converse on complex topics.