Are You An ‘Otrovert’? Experts Explain The New Personality Type.
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If you love personality tests but never found a label that fits, this is for you.
If you’re a fan of personality tests — like many of us, or at least the self-reflective, psychology-obsessed ones are — you may have taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a self-reported personality assessment.
One aspect it tests for is whether you’re an introvert (aka, you energize by being alone or with a small group of close loved ones) or an extrovert (aka, you energize by being around a bunch of people). Even if you haven’t taken the test formally, you probably have an idea as to which of those personality types you align more with. Knowing your personality type can be a fun way to understand yourself and those around you, and ensure you get the kind of self-care you need.
“Introvert” and “extrovert” are the most common terms, but they’re not the only ones. You might have heard “ambiverts” recently. Ambiverts are essentially extroverted introverts. But even that’s not all: Bring in the term “otrovert,” coined by Dr. Rami Kaminski in his 2025 book ”The Gift of Not Belonging.”
Let’s dive into what this pop psychology term means and if it applies to you. Ahead, therapists explain what exactly an “otrovert” is, how it’s similar to and different from introverts, and what they want both otroverts and their loved ones to remember.
What Is An ‘Otrovert,’ And How Does It Compare To An Introvert?
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