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It means that they have the traits of both the introvert and the extrovert.

Interesting article from PsychCentral
Thinking about the introvert extrovert and the ambivert

waves had said

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I find a lot of interactions draining and absolutely need to recharge with quiet time alone, but there are times when they have a net positive effect on me, even if there is some discomfort. I am thinking of times when I worked alone, that I'd make up excuses to go talk to people to liven myself up. Also, on some really down days, I've been significantly cheered up by acts of kindness by random strangers.

I think one of the questions I had problems with on the Myer's Briggs (I missed two, both from the I/E scale), was something like the choice between spending a free evening at a party or reading a book and some in between options. Well funny but the in betweens didn't appeal, but both of those two did and about the same.

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Originally Posted by Lara (Post 1109418)

It means that they have the traits of both the introvert and the extrovert.

Interesting article from PsychCentral
Thinking about the introvert extrovert and the ambivert

waves had said

Oh my, I thought you made up 'ambivert' for fun! :D

From the PsychCentral article:

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The truth is most people are a blend of the introvert and extrovert. We call this the ambivert. It is much like being ambidextrous or able to write with either your left or your right hand. Ambiverts are able to be alone or with others. They like and need both alone time and people time, but they balance the two because both require different energy and meet different needs.
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We want to be careful with what I call type theory. The Myers-Briggs uses a type theory. It was based on Carl Jung’s trait theory. People are divided into types. There are many other theories for understanding ourselves and others. The limitation of types is that people seldom conveniently fit in a type.

The counselor who evaluated my Myers-Briggs score, said she felt that I was probably right in the middle of the E/I scale, even though I scored very slightly to the extravert side. She said that's probably why I had a hard time with the questions that tested that.

I personally found the Myers-Brigss to be one of the most useful things of its kind I've ever done. I have found its "types" useful in understanding myself and others, and in communicating.

Types or artificial categories are good instruments for thinking things out. They needn't and must not be treated dogmatically. These tools are not part of reality. They are only imagined boxes, and we cannot expect to put the real world into them. Instead, it's useful to appreciate similarities between reality and imagined boxes.

Oh gosh, I have been a extervert I believe for many years.

Lately I don't really like being around others. Many times I don't
have a clue what to say. I think its a stage for me.

Recovering from what happened last spring. And having winter hit
us a little early.
My friend who was my biggest helper with my accident. Lost her dad
this weekend. I hate that I can't go to the showing/funeral. Because
I have other things planned.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

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Originally Posted by waves (Post 1109618)

Oh my, I thought you made up 'ambivert' for fun! :D

From the PsychCentral article:

The counselor who evaluated my Myers-Briggs score, said she felt that I was probably right in the middle of the E/I scale, even though I scored very slightly to the extravert side. She said that's probably why I had a hard time with the questions that tested that.

I personally found the Myers-Brigss to be one of the most useful things of its kind I've ever done. I have found its "types" useful in understanding myself and others, and in communicating.

Types or artificial categories are good instruments for thinking things out. They needn't and must not be treated dogmatically. These tools are not part of reality. They are only imagined boxes, and we cannot expect to put the real world into them. Instead, it's useful to appreciate similarities between reality and imagined boxes.

I took the Myers-Briggs. I'm on the borderline between INTP and INTJ.

:hug: Donna. Very sorry to hear that your friend has lost her father.
She will understand that you can't be there for the funeral I'm sure.

Thanks Lara

And yes she will.

donna :hug::grouphug:

Link to a Map of The Introvert's Heart

What are your favorite places here?

https://medium.com/i-love-charts/a-m...t-4db2d8c9cf48

Some of these are not exactly for Introverts -- there is a place or two for extroverts too.

My gosh, who likes the LAND OF SELF CHECKOUT LANES ? :eek:

I laughed about ALONE TIME LAKE
and RAILROAD OF CANCELLED PLANS :)

M

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Originally Posted by Mari (Post 1109698)

OMG, this "heart" is so me. (Except for the self-serve check out lines. I hate to do anything that might put somebody else out of work. So, I suffer through the regular line, pretending to be very engrossed in reading the tabloid headlines about UFOs, the botched plastic surgeries of celebrities I've never heard of and 30kg Chilean newborns.)

Land of Animal Pals (I'd never leave there), except maybe to sail on the Sea of Books to the museums.

Funnily enough, as an introvert, my injury has had an upside: people ignore the disabled. After a quick, "what the heck?" stare, they pretend I'm invisible. Sweet. :ROTFLMAO:

I used to feel really stupid at checkout lanes with fresh produce.(making people wait behind me) Now I know how to ring them in and it is a piece of cake. Except for when the disabled young man standing right behind me is waiting for my carry basket so he can put it away, then I am flustered. It seems that this is his only job there at our grocery store.
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I usually pick what is the quickest way, it takes me along time to shop so I just want to hurry up and get out of there.