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

Introverts are not what they are commonly perceived to be. They are not loners or people averse to taking risks. Here’s a ...

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" ...

Nancy Green, a social worker and co-chair of the Shelter Island health and wellness committee, tackles all aspects of being ...

When discussing advantages and disadvantages of well-known personality traits, such as extroversion-introversion, we need to ...

Extroversion exists on a continuum, and very high levels can create challenges. At extreme levels, extroversion may lead to ...

Introversion and extroversion are on "opposite ends of a continuum" and not a binary, says William Chopik, a social-personality psychologist at Michigan State University. "People mostly fall somewhere ...

Extroverts are often seen as happier, more successful, and socially gifted. But the same traits society rewards also come with real downsides.

I am not one, but many people I love are. Sometimes it’s difficult for me to understand why they just don’t want to “go out and play.” Being an extrovert like me is simple: I’ve never met a party I ...

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 ...