When we first started dating, my husband and I moved in together pretty quickly. He liked to invite friends over and party until early in the morning because he's an extrovert. As an introvert, I ...
I'm a mom of two girls ages 4 and 1. My oldest is an introvert, while my youngest is an extrovert. I can relate to both and give them space to be who they are. "I want to go home!" my 4-year-old ...
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 ...
Usually the hang is glorious. But sometimes, the energy is off. I've never confronted my extroverted friends about this. So it was validating to hear from Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of The ...
Melissa Petro is a freelance writer who considers herself an extrovert. To combat loneliness, she works daily from a café near her children's school. She also leans on other writers and online ...
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 ...
Extroversion is almost always conveyed as a desirable trait. Extroverted people are often described as confident, engaging, energetic, and fun to be around. In many professional and social contexts, ...
I prefer staying indoors but my boyfriend prefers going out to do fun stuff. This is affecting our relationship badly. Thank God for this platform. I currently have a boyfriend. I think we are both ...
Extroverts are often seen as happier, more successful, and socially gifted. But the same traits society rewards also come with real downsides. Extrovertism is often celebrated as the gold standard of ...
I'm on camera for a living. I talk to hundreds of people every day. But does all that mean I'm actually an extroverted person? Let's find out in a new episode of Keepin' it Real with Leslie Lowe!
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 ...