Why “introvert” is being discussed
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> Knowing you are an introvert (aka labelling it) can help you realise what works for you and what are your boundaries The problem is lots of people put this label on themselves…
by solenoid0937 · Sep 30, 2026
Labels exist for a reason. Sometimes labelling a problem puts it in perspective. Sometimes they can be hurtful. It really depends on the context. Knowing you are an introvert (a…
by ksicnexjneckje · Sep 30, 2026
> I like the definition of extrovert and introvert that says that extroverts are regain their energy by being in group whereas introverts regains there by being alone. That's th…
by Izkata · Sep 29, 2026
In the 80's many schools subjected kids to the Myers-Briggs test and introvert or extrovert was one of the categories it sorted people into. I was found to be introverted which…
by criddell · Sep 29, 2026
Absolutely true about the two divisions in people. I had an introverted girlfriend who enjoyed my tradition of inviting couples over for small dinner parties, but if said couple…
by IAmBroom · Sep 29, 2026
This is my experience too, and I'm more of an introvert who finds throwing a party both gratifying and exhausting. There are friends who reciprocate and friends who don't, and I…
by mrwh · Sep 29, 2026
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Extraversion and introversion are a central trait dimension in human personality theory. The terms were introduced into psychology by Carl Jung, though both the popular understanding and current psychological usage are not the same as Jung's original concept. Extraversion is typically associated with sociability, talkativeness, and high energy, while introversion is linked to introspection, reserve, and a preference for solitary activities. Jung defined introversion as an "attitude-type characterised by orientation in life through subjective psychic contents", and extraversion as "an attitude-type characterised by concentration of interest on the external object". In psychology, these are viewed as personality traits that can be measured in degrees, rather than placing people into fixed categories. Read more on Wikipedia