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 ...

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 ...

There are a lot of myths that come with being an introvert. And there are plenty of things that introverts would love for others to know, just to make things clearer. So Reddit user Velvetxily asked ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’ve been told my entire life that I need to “come out of my shell.” By teachers who wanted me to participate more. By bosses who thought I should speak up in meetings. By well-meaning friends who ...

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 ...

Would you rather work in a Batcave or a trading pit? What's the middle ground? “There’s much talk about open spaces and constant collaboration—things that would stress out the introvert,” says David ...