You enjoy parties with friends while also needing quiet moments to recharge: this apparent contradiction actually corresponds ...

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An introvert and an extrovert walk into a bar. (No, this is not a joke.) It’s a Saturday night, and the place is packed. A cover band is rocking on stage, dozens of people are talking loudly over mugs ...

In a world that often celebrates extroversion—where being loud, visible, and “always on” can seem like the only path to success—introverts may wonder how they can stand out without feeling drained or ...

Everybody can’t wait to return to normal. Except for half the population dreading the return to normal. During a sad, tragic year, it was introverts who found a silver lining. There was more time ...

Ishmael* is in his late 20s, works in the tech world, and feels awkward and uncomfortable in many social situations. “I’ve always pushed myself to be more sociable,” he told me. “I feel like it’s not ...

Some people never seem to get sick of social time. These folks shine at parties and professional meetups. If you know someone like this, you’d probably describe them as an extrovert — the polar ...

Most people fall somewhere along the spectrum of introversion and extroversion, which refers to how they interact with other people. Extroverts draw a lot of energy from being social, while introverts ...