Whenever I rendezvous with an extroverted friend, I feel a pang of anxiety as an introvert. Will I have space to be my slow, quiet self? Will I have trouble keeping up with their chatter? Usually the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re an introvert, you’ve probably been misunderstood more times than you can count. People assume introversion means shyness ...

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 ...

Many introverts have a preference for alone time and solitude because it's the space where they recharge their social batteries, whereas extroverts find fulfillment and are energized by social ...

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 ...

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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, ...

My last post saw lots of action and stirred up lots of discussion, which, of course, delights me. I'm always thrilled to have people engage in discussion here. I’m sad, though, to see genuine ...

Usually the hang is glorious. But sometimes, the energy is off. I've never confronted my extroverted friends about this. So it was validating to hear from Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of The ...