I have a dear friend named Gemma, and over the years, I have gotten to know her pretty well (or at least I’d like to think so). Some days she is enthusiastic, driven, and lives life to the fullest. On other days she doesn’t answer texts and cancels our planned coffee dates. Sometimes I worry … Read more
Humans are social beings, or so we’ve come to learn. Yet, psychologist Carl Jung found a way to figure out why one group of people has a tendency to be more social than others. The less socially-inclined group is called introverts, while those who are more outgoing are called extroverts. According to VeryWellMind, introverts make up an estimated 25% to 40% of … Read more
Sometimes when I think about my own personality, I wonder if I am an INFJ type. INFJ is a personality type defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. It is one of the 16 types that make up the test. INFJs are introverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging people. They make up about 1-2% of … Read more
No one would ever put “event manager” on a list of the best jobs for introverts. I bet you are already cringing at the thought of a fellow introvert. I am an introvert and was an assistant event manager for a few years. While I dreaded it most days, the positive side is that I … Read more
I’ve been an introvert my entire life. While I wouldn’t change a thing about my introspective personality, at times it can make dating a challenge. Such challenges aren’t from a lack of mutual attraction, but often from being misunderstood, particularly by certain extroverts. Even dealing with another introvert can be equally challenging. After all, sometimes … Read more
I love meeting people. Getting to know someone new is a great way to make friends, exchange ideas, and broaden your horizons, but not all people share this idea. Sadly, I recently met my match when I tried to draw the new girl at the salon into a discussion on “life and everything else.” It … Read more
Introverts unite! Well, not actually in person – that would be way too exhausting. But we can unite virtually through these absolutely hilarious introvert memes! As an introvert myself, I spend an embarrassing amount of time perusing the internet for funny pictures and jokes that perfectly sum up my solo, homebody lifestyle. But among all … Read more
Can two introverts date successfully? Opposites attract and cling together, while two of the same kind repel. That’s a scientifically proven fact if we’re talking about magnets. Is that to say the same principle applies to dating and romance between two introverts? What’s an Introvert anyway? Swiss psychologist, Carl Gustav Jung, was the first person to use … Read more
Do you identify yourself as an introvert? The answer is probably yes—after all, you wouldn’t be landing on this page if you don’t. You likely wouldn’t be looking for introvert quotes if you are an extrovert! But if you are not an introvert and you are simply looking for some explanation about why introverts prefer … Read more
As a child, I was always creative and could draw for as long as I remember. If I did not have my face in a book or was filling up my sketch pad, I could be found writing creative stories. In other words, art, reading, and writing have always been my main hobbies and allow … Read more