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 have long been misunderstood, caricatured, and stereotyped in our extrovert-centric society. From the shy, socially awkward loner to the emotionally fragile genius, these one-dimensional ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As an introvert, the thought of working in an “extroverted” job setting has always scared me — the confrontations with bosses, the possibility of teamwork and team-building exercises, constant ...

Introversion isn't a one-size-fits-all personality trait, and chances are, you don't fit the stereotype you've been given. Here are the four distinct types of introverts, explaining how each one ...