A stereotypical extrovert is loud, sociable, and the life of the party. In reality, extroversion is nothing to do with confidence. Rather, it's about seeking out pressure because you need it to ...

Think you’re just a walking contradiction? Welcome to the world of the introverted extrovert. It’s that confusing middle ground where you crave connection but also desperately need time alone. You ...

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Last week we talked about some of the challenges and issues involved in raising an introverted child in an extroverted world. But what if the opposite is true? What if you’re an introvert who somehow ...

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“Sensitive fake extrovert.” That’s how Jade Lenier classifies herself. As a performer and public speaker, you’d take her for an extrovert, but in truth, says Lenier, “my extroverted outsides don’t ...

What is an ‘otrovert'? Mental health experts explain the personality type that balances introversion and extroversion, why ...

To determine whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, you must ask yourself one question: Where do you get your energy? That's according to Susan Cain, best-selling author of "Quiet: The Power of ...

Last Summer, my 6-year-old daughter was the flower girl at my brother's wedding. She was totally in her element. She made friends with all the bridesmaids, dominated the dance floor, and basically ...

In or out? Social butterfly or misanthropic moth? Lively debate or quiet contemplation? The concept of introvert/extrovert comes from Leo psychologist Carl Jung who classified people as two types; ...