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My good friend Eden is a huge anime fan, so much so that she can’t pick a favorite show or character. On one of our coffee dates, she blurted out that she had finally signed up for Comic-Con (a world-famous comic convention), and was determined to dress in her best cosplay (dress up as a … Read more
How often, when someone asks for your opinion, have you panicked, thinking they won’t like it? Or when you held a presentation at work, and you thought others would realize that you’re not competent enough for your job title. It happened to me many times, and in my journey, I’ve learned that many others are … Read more
What does being an introvert truly mean? Or maybe a better question is, how does one understand and embrace his introverted personality? Being an introvert does not necessarily mean you hate people. Sometimes, it just means you prefer peace and solitude over noise and socializing—and there is nothing wrong with that! But if you ever … Read more
I bet you never thought you’d be combing the internet for an explanation about shy vs introvert, have you? I lean more toward the introverted side on the introvert-extrovert scale. I’m also shy, but only in certain rare situations. That might indicate shyness isn’t an embedded or primary personality trait–just a sign of an introvert. In short, … Read more
Think about the last time you were in a difficult situation, the kind of situation that requires prompt action. Something like a tough decision you couldn’t postpone, a heated argument with someone, a sudden and unexpected change, or even a life-and-death event where you had to act fast. It’s difficult to determine how one would … Read more
Let’s face it, some careers mesh better with some personalities than others. As a writer, I am grateful to have a job that caters to my introverted nature, while also allowing myself the freedom of self-employment and travel. When it comes to men, we all know about the Alpha male. We often see him as … Read more
I have a dear friend named Gemma, and over the years, I have gotten to know her pretty well (or at least I’d like to think so). Some days she is enthusiastic, driven, and lives life to the fullest. On other days she doesn’t answer texts and cancels our planned coffee dates. Sometimes I worry … Read more
Sigma and Omega are two male types appearing on the socio-sexual hierarchy, a category system created by Theodore Robert Beale, more popularly known as Vox Day. The system of six archetypes ranks men from top to bottom based on their masculinity and personality traits and behavior. Some include dominance, leadership abilities, and male prowess. The other four male types are Alpha, … Read more
Humans are social beings, or so we’ve come to learn. Yet, psychologist Carl Jung found a way to figure out why one group of people has a tendency to be more social than others. The less socially-inclined group is called introverts, while those who are more outgoing are called extroverts. According to VeryWellMind, introverts make up an estimated 25% to 40% of … Read more
We have all met people who act as if the world revolves around them. You know, they are those people who do not seem to understand the meaning of boundaries or take others’ needs or considerations into account before making demands. Additionally, self-entitled people get bent out of shape for the inconvenience of an accident … Read more