The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

Do you have more introverted friends or more extroverted friends? A self-identified extrovert recently asked me why introverts are drawn to extroverts, especially when extroverts might make them do ...

Think you’re just a walking contradiction? Welcome to the world of the introverted extrovert. It’s that confusing middle ground where you crave connection but also desperately need time alone. You ...

I’ve been told my entire life that I need to “come out of my shell.” By teachers who wanted me to participate more. By bosses who thought I should speak up in meetings. By well-meaning friends who ...

While we all know individuals who are wildly outgoing, plenty of fun to be around and occasionally even obnoxious, chances are we relate less to these extroverts and more to introverts or people ...

How do you deal with conflict in a relationship? When I asked the more than 50 introverts I spoke to for my new book, Introverts in Love, the answers were pretty consistently some variation of "badly.

Congratulations! You finally snagged a date with that cute guy from the gym. Over dinner, you practically sit on your tongue to appear demure. After all, isn't being an introvert all the rage these ...

Identifying as an introvert is the first step. Here’s what you can do after you know the limits of your social battery.

Introverts and extroverts could not be more different. True introverts have a social battery that can quickly run out. They value quiet time to themselves where they can do some of their favorite ...

Leonard Baier is a graphic designer who lives in a small town in Germany. He’s the perfect person to meet at a party because he can always find a topic of conversation. If he goes into a bar alone, he ...

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If you're a fan of movies, you probably admire a lot of extroverts. Many extroverted personalities are attracted to show business, but extroverts are also often drawn to many other careers. But being ...