Do introverts feel inferior?

by | Jun 3, 2013 | 13 comments

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...

Why you should tell people you are an introvert

by | May 29, 2013 | 53 comments

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...

Seven tips for romancing an introvert

by | May 22, 2013 | 16 comments

A little over two years ago, I decided that I would accept a date with anyone who asked.  Since then, I have gone on nearly fifty first dates, as well as plenty of second and third dates.  Introvert, extrovert, richvert, poorvert – I’ve been wined and dined by ‘em...
What NOT to say to an introvert

What NOT to say to an introvert

by | May 20, 2013 | 47 comments

“You are quiet.” This is a loaded statement for introverts, which is sure to get our backs up.   Why, you might ask?  For one, you are pointing out the obvious.  It’s kind of like telling a black person he is black (can I say that?). Yes, I’m quiet … and you’re loud …...

Why it’s okay to say no

by | May 15, 2013 | 4 comments

In her article, Confessions of an Introverted Traveler, Sophia Dembling describes extroverts as “unintentional bullies, demanding that everyone join their party or be considered queer, sad or stunted.” At first I thought this statement was a tad bit harsh … that is...