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 ...

Introverts and extroverts may coexist, but that doesn’t mean they always understand each other. If you’re an introvert, you’ve probably found yourself baffled, exhausted, or even slightly horrified by ...

There is a meme in modern therapy culture saying that you shouldn’t try to change – you are perfectly imperfect, and that the right people will accommodate your every idiosyncrasy. Relatedly, ...

Introversion isn't a one-size-fits-all personality trait, and chances are, you don't fit the stereotype you've been given.

The Buddha’s life story reflects some of the challenges that introverts face today. Not much is known about his biography and much of it has been mythologized in later Buddhist hagiography. It is ...

That feeling of dread before a party. The exhaustion after small talk. The relief when plans get canceled. If these reactions sound familiar, you might identify as an introvert looking across the ...

Sunshine (left), at Boris & Horton dog-people cafe in New York City, at a reunion with three of the five puppies in the litter she had before Nancy adopted her. Source: Nancy Ancowitz Let me start ...

I'm a mom of two girls ages 4 and 1. My oldest is an introvert, while my youngest is an extrovert. I can relate to both and give them space to be who they are. "I want to go home!" my 4-year-old ...

Within days, Vicktery Zimmerman had figured out how to connect with friends and family even as she and her husband shelter in place at their Chicago home. There are the FaceTime calls. There's the ...

The modern workplace continues to evolve, yet one persistent misconception remains: that success requires an extroverted personality. This assumption overlooks a significant portion of the workforce ...