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 ...

The MBTI test helped spread the terms ‘introversion’ and ‘extroversion’ to a wider audience, but it’s widely seen as pseudoscientific.Photograph: H Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images About 10 ...

If you're a fan of movies, you probably admire a lot of extroverts. Many extroverted personalities are attracted to show business, but extroverts are also often drawn to many other careers. Someone ...

What is an ‘otrovert'? Mental health experts explain the personality type that balances introversion and extroversion, why ...

Recognizing these "annoyances" isn't about being antisocial; it’s about acknowledging your biological need for quiet and reflection. In 2026, the trend is moving toward "digital and social boundaries" ...

I recently read and loved The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, a psychologist who introduces the concept of different "zones" in life and work. These zones describe varying levels of competency and ...

(I am not using these terms in the conventional sense, where extroversion means outgoing, and introversion means shy.) An introvert who has been subject to abuse tends toward narcissism. As such, his ...

Tension: We perform extroversion in public while quietly craving solitude—then feel guilty about the relief we feel ...