I always thought introverts were the quiet, shy ones who sat in the corner and preferred a book to a juicy conversation with a group of friends, but I've recently heard that introversion versus extroversion is more determined from where a person derives their personal energy.... solitude (introverts) or by talking with and being around others (extroverts). As a teen and young adult, I would have easily placed myself in the extrovert category, but when I consider the above mentioned thought, I'd say I'm more of an introvert... maybe even an 'ambivert'?? Sure I enjoy hanging with my fam and my home girls, but when it comes to re-energizing, I NEED my alone time... quiet reflective moments to process and integrate what's going on in my life. Is it possible to change over time or do you believe this is an inherent personality characteristic? Take this quiz to help determine where you fit on the spectrum, and then consider how your type affects your relationships with others. Is your partner the same type as you or different?? Your children?? Understanding where you're each coming from can help immensely. And (surprise, surprise), marriage and family therapists can help you determine how being different or the same from those close to you can affect your interactions as well as offer tools for how to apply this knowledge to better your relationships!
Intentionally yours,
~Lisa
