"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There are so many ways to characterize our personalities these days. Of course, there’s the breakdown ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Often I am surprised to hear how many public speakers and other people who have to present to large groups consider themselves to be introverts. I am also an introvert, so I thought I would share a ...

If you’ve ever wanted to truly define yourself as an extrovert or an introvert, here is your chance. This optical illusion can determine if you’re one or the other by simply looking at it. The image ...

Think about the last party you went to: Were you the focus of attention? Or, were you more comfortable milling around the edges, spending time with one or two people? What about afterward? Were you ...

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 ...

Ever wonder why your introverted friend disappears mid-party or takes three days to text back? It’s not that they’re being ...

Because introverts may enjoy their solitude, gifts that capitalize on that experience or acknowledge their quirks can take ...