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By Rachel Puryear

Chances are, you’ve heard about introverts before – and maybe you are one, and/or you love someone who is.

But did you know that there are different types of introverts? Read below to see which types you (or a loved one) might be – and of course, you can be more than one type:

Introspective Introvert

The introspective introvert has a rich inner world, and spends a lot of time daydreaming. They tend to be creative, and have a vivid imagination. Left to their own devices, they can often entertain themselves for long periods of time by getting lost in their own thoughts.

Many introspective introverts don’t mind activities that don’t require much thinking – because they can go on auto-pilot doing them, and pass the time going places in their minds. Their nightmare, though, is tedious work – that which is boring, but still requires intense focus, such that they can’t distract themselves with their own imaginations.

Thoughtful Introvert

The thoughtful introvert naturally likes to think before they speak and act. They tend to be cautious, rather than acting rashly.

When they do speak up, though, they tend to have awesome insight, and interesting things to do. They speak a low quantity, but it’s high in quality. When a thoughtful introvert speaks up, it’s a great time to listen – because what they have to say will usually be good.

Quiet Introvert

Some people listen more than they talk, which is something that we all should appreciate a great deal. This is the quiet introvert.

The quiet introvert typically has a lot going on in their mind, and plenty of good things to say when they do talk – it’s just that they tend to prefer to think carefully before they speak, and to well formulate their thoughts first.

They tend to take their time in making decisions, and don’t like being rushed. They are typically cautious in taking actions.

Socially Anxious Introvert

This is, of course, a common stereotype of introverts in general – that we are typically socially anxious. But one can be introverted, socially anxious, neither, or both.

The socially anxious introvert tends to be shy, and anxious in social situations – especially in large crowds, and with new people. However, if they’re around particular people that they feel comfortable with, and in environment where they feel at home, then they can become much more outgoing – and you wouldn’t know they were socially anxious at all.

Accordingly, you could also call this person extra selective about people they like to open up to.

Ambiverts

Introversion and extraversion aren’t either/or traits – it’s really more of a spectrum. An ambivert falls in the mid-range of that spectrum, and has both some introverted and extraverted tendencies.

So if you’re outgoing and enjoy big social events, but also need a certain amount of quiet time and appreciate your time in smaller social groups; you may be an ambivert.

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