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 ...

Being an introvert is different from being shy. Here’s why people confuse the two. (Getty Images) Being an introvert and being shy often get lumped together — and in truth, they do share some ...

Extroverts thrive on social interaction and often find extended periods of solitude to be draining and isolating. They ...

It took me years to figure out the right answer to that question. For most of my life, I considered myself an extrovert. People told me I was a good communicator, I enjoyed spending time with others, ...

Does being alone make you feel more like yourself or energized? Reviewed by David Susman, PhD Reviewed by David Susman, PhD While we all need some me-time every now and then, that solitude can be an ...

American doctor Rami Kaminski has made a case for otroversion - an alternative personality trait for people who don't tend to fit the mould.

While Jung is famous for saying no one is a pure introvert or pure extrovert, I will go beyond this to say there is no such thing as an introvert (or an extrovert). Most of us have a healthy mix of ...

Over the years, when people have asked if I’m an introvert or an extrovert, I haven’t known what to say because I don’t identify fully with either personality type. It turns out I’m hardly alone. It’s ...