Discover how quickly solitude drains your mental battery and why extroverts recharge faster around other people.

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 ...

Not everyone who seems outgoing feels energized by social interaction. These behaviors reveal the soft, thoughtful ways ...

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've been told you need to come out of your shell, you might just be a true introvert—here are the signs.

Introverts attract extroverts They say that opposites attract, and it looks as though that’s the case for introverts. They ...

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 ...

Social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts all have positive qualities.

How can you accommodate introverts, who need their downtime to refuel, and extroverts who get their energy from socializing? Finer says that she hasn't heard architects—whom she says are typically ...

While there's nothing wrong with being an introvert, frequently cancelling plans is inconsiderate. We’ve all been there: It’s a Friday evening at the end of a hectic week and we’re fighting the urge ...