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 ...

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 ...

If you're a fan of movies, you probably admire a lot of extroverts. Many extroverted personalities are attracted to show business, but extroverts are also often drawn to many other careers. But being ...

As an extrovert, your natural charisma and energy are your superpowers. You have an ability to connect with others, drawing energy from social interaction and bringing enthusiasm to conversations. But ...

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; ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Life always seems to be divided into two types of people: those who love cats and those who love dogs, ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to crave the company of others, but feel overwhelmed by them after twenty minutes? Or waiting for the chance to have some time alone, only to feel that ...

Introverts and extroverts have their differences, but there are some things the former could learn from the latter. We've all felt that pang of envy watching the extrovert in our life effortlessly ...

Don’t engage an overbearing colleague — that is, be boring — and eventually the attention-seeker may give up and go away. Credit...Photo illustration by Margeaux Walter for The New York Times ...