Everyone has both introverted and extroverted traits to some degree, but we are hard wired to be more one than the other. Extroverts make up between 70 to 75 percent of the population and introverts account for 25 to 30 percent.

Extroverts and introverts have totally different personality traits, but can still fall in love and develop strong relationships!

The key is to learn to accept and understand your partner’s extroverted or introverted personality traits. The more you know about each others personality traits and don't try to change your partner, the happier you'll be together. For example, the introvert needs to accept that their extroverted partner occasionally needs some social activity, the extrovert also needs to acknowledge that their introverted partner needs privacy and down time. So, understanding your own introverted personality traits as well as your partner’s extroverted personality traits (and vice versa) means giving the other person space to be themselves. Find specific ways to meet each other halfway. Strong relationships are all about compromise, extrovert and introvert partners have to make compromises if they want to hold on to their own personality traits.

You don't typically meet introverts at bars, parties or large social functions, as extroverts in most cases tend to be party goers. Introverts tend to gravitate towards more subtle activities such as sports, shows, theater, dining-out, quiet drives in the country, hiking, camping. With the explosion Online Dating and Social Networking, the Internet has become a popular venue for introverts to interact with people as it provides a low key setting that allows them to thoroughly analyze potential candidates. Besides personality traits, compatibility in the way of interests and lifestyle are also key elements to a successful relationship.

The Introvert:

Introverts are frequently misunderstood and can appear to be bashful, unsociable, or even withdrawn. In actuality, they are for the most part just very calm and collected individuals. Introverts tend to be very patient, creative and usually prefer to work alone and get their inspiration within, and typically excel at such tasks as writing, composing, research, as well as various artistic disciplines. Introverts feel the most energized when they are quietly thinking or working alone, or by being partially stimulated by outside influences. Large groups of people and wild parties tend to drain introverts. Introverts tend to be easy going and don't require constant attention from others. Not all introverts are shy and totally withdrawn. In certain circumstances many introverts can be very assertive and socially outgoing and can be very talkative and communicate extremely well, especially on a one-to-one basis, they often prefer interactions that involve inner experiences and rationalization. Some introverts may have a lack of self-confidence when it comes to socializing with strangers, but will often open up and become interactive if the other party initiates conversation.

The Extrovert:

Extroverts most often tend to be forthcoming, outgoing, and energetic, and often love being the focus of attention, they are born performers. Extroverts tend to want to be on the go. They feed on activities, both physical and mental. The main thing with extroverts is that they gain their energy from the outside world, which includes other people and exhilarating activities. Extroverts become more charged up by social events and large group activities. They enjoy being busy and surrounded by other people. Extroverts often prefer to work in group surroundings as they get their inspiration from others and customarily excel at such tasks as sales, management, public relations, politics, and often gravitate towards various entertainment type fields like acting, singing, news reporters or anchors. Extroverts often require much attention from other people, and also tend to get bored rather quickly. Some strong extroverts occasionally have a tendency to say or do whatever it takes to get attention and achieve stimulation.