The challenges of being an introverted woman

The challenges of being an introverted woman

  The introverted female is a species all her own. While other women delight in constant chitchat and colorful banter, we silently wonder if we’re missing a crucial femininity chip. You can’t blame us for feeling ostracized.  In our culture, it is implied that...

Do introverts feel inferior?

Most introverts have wished at some point that they were more extroverted.  We are constantly bombarded with propaganda that implies the extrovert way is the best way – or, for some, the only way.  It has been coined “the extrovert ideal” and it is a...

The pros and cons of introvert/extrovert love

Can introverts and extroverts make a successful love match? Well, yes, of course.  But maybe not.  Or maybe yes, but they won’t be a perfect fit. The thing is, most relationship experts and unwanted advice givers will tell you there is no such thing as a flawless...

Why you should tell people you are an introvert

Telling others you are an introvert is often more difficult than it sounds. Despite the recent surge in books, websites and articles about this topic, many people still have no clue what introversion is.  Or worse, they have bought into unflattering introvert...
Why introverts often feel guilty

Why introverts often feel guilty

  “Spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you’re supposed to.” -Susan Cain Introverts spend a great deal of time and energy feeling guilty.  We worry that we’re breaking the unwritten rules that are largely designed by and...