Discover why some people crave silence and what it says about your personality and brain.

I was sitting in my car in the parking lot after a long dinner party, engine off, hands still on the steering wheel. Inside, I’d been pleasant. Engaged. I asked questions, laughed at the right moments ...

Experts break down the different types and levels of introversion and how to use them to your advantage. Rebecca Smith via Getty Images Ah, yes, that moment when you finally get home and can just ...

The party was whatever. Good food, people I actually liked, and conversation that didn’t require too much effort. By any measure, a success. And yet by nine o’clock, something in me had quietly ...

Not everyone who seems outgoing feels energized by social interaction. These behaviors reveal the soft, thoughtful ways ...

Introverts have long been misunderstood, caricatured, and stereotyped in our extrovert-centric society. From the shy, socially awkward loner to the emotionally fragile genius, these one-dimensional ...

The idea that managers must be loud, constantly visible, or the most vocal person in the room is one of the most enduring workplace myths.

Being an introvert doesn’t matter how much you like spending time with other people. Introverts can have some of the most profound and meaningful friendships. Introversion is not an insult; it's just ...

Everyone’s personality is different. While pop psychology has tried to categorize personality types, most people relate to more than one. This list of personality types shows the range of personality ...