Introverts often absorb more input, more intensely. Conversation, noise, eye contact, constant reacting, all of it adds up.

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 ...

Reddit user Velvetxily asked their fellow internet introverts to share one thing they’d wish that extroverts would understand about them in a viral thread.

If you're an extrovert, a night out with friends probably sounds like exactly what the doctor ordered. If you're an introvert, it likely sounds like a sheer, unmitigated nightmare. So what are you ...

You know that friend who seems quiet in groups but becomes a total chatterbox when you’re one-on-one? Or the person who’s always the life of the party but gets weirdly focused when they’re working ...

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 ...

Getting a word in edgewise at a meeting with extroverts* can be daunting for introverts. Listening carefully without interjecting can be a stretch for extroverts. Yet we all need to do some talking ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s why accepting the introvert label— rather than the actual tendency to be more introverted— may be hurting your career growth. Carl Jung revolutionized psychology when he introduced the concept ...

We’ve all been there: It’s a Friday evening at the end of a hectic week and we’re fighting the urge to crawl into bed because we made plans weeks ago. We love our friends, but the thought of going to ...