personality types.

[Vantricular]

I'm an avid believer in the two types of personalities, in terms of either INTROVERTED or EXTROVERTED.

what personality traits do you generally attribute to the aforementioned? describe each individually, of course ^-^

Your thought could even be the most generic of terms, anything that comes to mind please.

thanks!

[Deleted]

Introverted
Prefers to stay home reading a book instead of going to a party, finds it draining to be around lots of people, can appear shy to people they don't know, can be really friendly once you get to know them

Extroverted
Loves places with lots of people, gets energy from being around lots of people, really outgoing so not perceived as shy, likes meeting new people

[Blueobelisk]

To be honest I've never actually learned the definition of those words so I couldn't say.

[Gandrake]

To be honest I've never actually learned the definition of those words so I couldn't say.

basically introverts are shut-ins or loners and extroverts are social people

[Itisamuh]

Introverted
Prefers to stay home reading a book instead of going to a party, finds it draining to be around lots of people, can appear shy to people they don't know, can be really friendly once you get to know them

Extroverted
Loves places with lots of people, gets energy from being around lots of people, really outgoing so not perceived as shy, likes meeting new people

This more or less sums it up, but the underlined part really hits home. People usually assume that just because someone's relatively quiet, they must be shy. Shy indicates that they'd like to be more social but are afraid for whatever reason, and that isn't true for a true introvert like myself. I've encountered this misconception many times, and it's amusing to see reactions when people realize I'm quiet because I'm simply not interested.

[Vantricular]

Introverted
Prefers to stay home reading a book instead of going to a party, finds it draining to be around lots of people, can appear shy to people they don't know, can be really friendly once you get to know them

Extroverted
Loves places with lots of people, gets energy from being around lots of people, really outgoing so not perceived as shy, likes meeting new people

excellent. odd follow up question, I apologize, buthave you ever met someone in which this happened with you or them and your or their sexual preference changed? in either direction. anonyms surveying for Psych

[Windfury]

basically introverts are shut-ins or loners and extroverts are social people

Needing time alone doesn't make you a shut in. Introverts generally like other people, have relationships etc, they simply don't want to be around other people all the time because it drains them to do so.

[Speaknoevil]

I can be either, you know it really depends on the day.

[Vantricular]

basically introverts are shut-ins or loners and extroverts are social people

mmm. every noticed any of these individuals to have bi-polar like tendencies?(maybe high highs when out of a prolonged "longer"ing phase) because introverts will seem to get high off their catecholamines during positive social stimulus after prolonged seclusion, imo

[MrWolly]

I'm an introvert. The mouth-breathing masses daunt me.

[Evil Inside]

I'd like to think that I'm in between the two. I used to be your typical shy loner introvert but through uni I have met quite a few friends and learned to loosen up and enjoy going out and partying, as well as the occasional night in.

[Deleted]

excellent. odd follow up question, I apologize, buthave you ever met someone in which this happened with you or them and your or their sexual preference changed? in either direction. anonyms surveying for Psych

Uh, why would it change just because of getting to know them better? :|

[Mukki]

I can be either, you know it really depends on the day.

Exactly. I'm usually extroverted, but sometimes I want to stay home and kick back.

[Kurioxan]

excellent. odd follow up question, I apologize, buthave you ever met someone in which this happened with you or them and your or their sexual preference changed? in either direction. anonyms surveying for Psych

You really need to clarify two things, first your objective with this thread, second reformulate that question as it makes you seen rather creepy, not sure if you are legitimately interested in sexual orientation of introvert/extrovert or just messing around O_o.

To answer your question however, there isnt just two polar opposites there are many shades in between and some people are the mix of it, such as myself.

Introverts are generally afraid of social interaction, does not mean they do not want it at all, so yes most introverts if they consider you as friends they become quite warm and friendly, to that person, it just takes longer to accept people than extroverts.
Also introverts enjoy less chaotic interactions, its draining (i know)

An extrovert however is easy to trust and easy to accept, enjoying to know other people even to the point where it gets annoying (i do that :P) they enjoy and feel more alive with other people around.

Then you have mixed which is my case.
You have some tending towards extraversion meaning they will take a bit to warm up to people but once they do warm up to people they are about the same as an extrovert, as long a good amount of people present are people they know, if they find themselves in a place without anyone they know they behave more as introverts, until they get to know people.

You also have mixed who tend towards introversion, people who love social interaction but hate big groups so while they might be the center of attention or the party animal of their group of 6, he will avoid any situation with more people as its uncomfortable.

And none of this relates to sexuality aside from the obvious (introverts will be more guarded and not let just anyone, extroverts are more likely to go for it when an introvert wouldnt)

[Deleted]

I was an introvert until early this year, i just started going out - quit gaming, began writing a blog about young people for a company and also work part time (It's not alot of hours i work now granted, but better than being N.E.E.T) i will also be enrolling into a course this September of studying to become a system support technician.

(Im on another course at the moment, a prelude or an introductory to the market and the best thing is - there emphasis is on certificates, not diplomas)

So, im in favor of saying your lifestyle largely influences your personality or exclusively if your an introvert or extrovert.

[Kurioxan]

I was an introvert until early this year, i just started going out - quit gaming, began writing a blog about young people for a company and also work part time (It's not alot of hours i work now granted, but better than being N.E.E.T) i will also be enrolling into a course this September of studying to become a system support technician.

(Im on another course at the moment, a prelude or an introductory to the market and the best thing is - there emphasis is on certificates, not diplomas)

So, im in favor of saying your lifestyle largely influences your personality or exclusively if your an introvert or extrovert.

Might also be that you were more of an extrovert to start with but had anxiety in social situations, or simply preferred video games no?
But yes life can force people to change

[Deleted]

Might also be that you were more of an extrovert to start with but had anxiety in social situations, or simply preferred video games no?
But yes life can force people to change

Well, my family had many issues - and that i guess, made me withdraw within myself. When i was still attending school, i was known as a joker - the guy who got into trouble for fooling around and being a *Lad*

It also blinded me heavily of my sexuality, but going through a rough part of life has made me more comfortable of myself and understanding of others positions.

But, i turned being an extrovert into video games - like you said, it's now being remedied of course... but i spent so long being the abject basement dweller i suppose

[Kurioxan]

Well, my family had many issues - and that i guess, made me withdraw within myself. When i was still attending school, i was known as a joker - the guy who got into trouble for fooling around and being a *Lad*

It also blinded me heavily of my sexuality, but going through a rough part of life has made me more comfortable of myself and understanding of others positions.

But, i turned being an extrovert into video games - like you said, it's now being remedied of course... but i spent so long being the abject basement dweller i suppose

Well, im glad your life situation improved

[Zafire]

excellent. odd follow up question, I apologize, buthave you ever met someone in which this happened with you or them and your or their sexual preference changed? in either direction. anonyms surveying for Psych

Me and my girlfriend are both introverts. We've been in very few relationships our whole lives and we're in our mid twenties. Me and her have been together for a year now, and we get along great (both being introverts REALLY helps). We both never go out very much, and when we do it's just out to eat or to the movies. We're rarely ever around groups of people. We met on the internet on a dating website. She lives an hour away, I see her once a week. We talk all the time. We're getting an apartment together in June.

She went from simply liking sex to being addicted to it. We try new things all the time, and she gets very violent and dominant at times while she said sex for her previously was either doggystyle or missionary (and she was with this other guy for six months). She went from never riding a guy before, nor never really being interested in it, to moving the bed back and forth without me even suggesting anything.

Does that answer your question? lol

[Khaidu]

I am introverted, I stay at home over going out, I avoid conversation or integrating myself into new groups and while I can generally talk with one person, I prefer to be away and not in a group of people. I have no friends (except for my bf) but the people I get a long with I open up to but still I am quite cautious and quickly classify the people I will talk to as associates and not friends. I will avoid attending parties and find it more fun to stay home or alone than be stuck with a group of noisy people. Going out into the public is draining to me and an even going to the mall for an hour makes me feel exhausted, annoyed and very sick of people and I need to go home to recover. I am very polite, but I am often more a listener than a talker, and because of my nature to just sit and think and my abrupt way of talking conversations are often short and far between, I say what is needed to be said, then I am happy to sit quietly (which many people cannot handle)

My behaviour seems to be the same online, I rarely chat in chat apart from a please or thank you, and I rarely join in on conversation unless I find it is relevant to. At work I do try to ensure I integrate myself within my team, this is mostly to gain familiarity within to team to ensure the work on hand can be handled effectively, it also makes my team members aware of my abrupt personality and accept I am not like others (I ask a question, get an answer and get back to work - while everyone else in the team talks, asks a question, explains themselves, gets answer, discusses question and then talks a bit more before going back to work), My personality does not affect my work, except I am more work driven than someone extroverted as I am not tempted to interact as freely as an extrovert is.

Being introverted does not mean I am living an unhappy life, actually I am extremely happy with my life, I wouldn't have it any other way, I am very happy with my bf and I am very glad I do not have to worry about other peoples lives or worrying about meeting someone on time. I am content to live at home with my pets and bf peacefully.