My new campus friends are great, but sometimes I just need a moment to myself. Make no mistake, I really appreciate their presence in my life, but they’re always present even when I need some time alone and I don’t know how to ask for space. How do you politely tell people you need space without making them feel like you don't like them? I don't want to ruin a potentially great friendship just because I'm an introvert!

My new campus friends are great, but sometimes I just need a moment to myself. Make no mistake, I really appreciate their presence in my life, but they’re always present even when I need some time alone and I don’t know how to ask for space. How do you politely tell people you need space without making them feel like you don't like them? I don't want to ruin a potentially great friendship just because I'm an introvert!