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 ...

You might have heard “ambiverts” recently. Ambiverts are essentially extroverted introverts. But even that’s not all: Bring ...

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 ...

With summer in full swing, your extroverted best friend is psyched to socialize the night away at your mutual friend’s backyard barbecue. You, on the other hand, are staring at the clock. (And I don’t ...

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 ...

Ever feel like you’re the one always ready to leave the party while your partner is just getting started? It’s that classic ...

You’ve probably been asked if you’re an extrovert or an introvert. Maybe you even categorize yourself as one or the other. While many people associate extroversion with outgoingness and introversion ...

If you've been told you need to come out of your shell, you might just be a true introvert—here are the signs.

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 ...

Social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts all have positive qualities.

Most people are familiar with the hot topics of introversion and extroversion, and much research has been conducted on the defining characteristics of each personality style, but too often, they are ...

Counterintuitively, the more socially detached proclivities of introverts afford them considerable social advantages over more outwardly engaged (and engageable) extroverts. To pinpoint the innermost ...