How extroverts can help introverts this Christmas
So, your partner's an introvert and you're not. Here's how you can make the festive season a bit easier for them
By 
Psychologies
Photograph: iStock
Related content
Sleeping badly next to your partner? 3 bedroom hacks couples swear by for better sleep – without sacrificing intimacy
From using separate duvets to sleeping head-to-toe or even moving into different bedrooms, couples are finding creative ways to get a better night’s rest. Sleep experts explain how these unconventional arrangements could help you sleep more soundly without putting your relationship on the rocks
Using AI as your therapist? 5 reasons chatbots could fall short of the real emotional support you need
Psychologists and psychotherapists explain the risks of relying on AI for mental health support, from reinforcing anxious thought patterns to missing important emotional cues and lacking a professional duty of care
The ADHD bedroom brain: why it can be difficult to concentrate during sex
From being unable to focus properly to rejection sensitivity, ADHD can play havoc between the bedsheets. We ask experts why many people with the neurodevelopmental condition can struggle when it comes to having sex.
The heartbreaking truth about ADHD and autism we still don’t understand
More than eight in 10 people with ADHD or autism say they have struggled with their mental health. Behind that statistic is a story of masking, misunderstanding and years spent wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else.
How to tell if your best friend is a narcissist: 10 red flags you shouldn’t ignore
From constant one-upmanship to dismissing your feelings, a psychotherapist reveals the subtle behaviours that could signal narcissistic traits in a close friend – and what to do if your friendship is leaving you feeling drained.
Is your boss a psychopath? 5 workplace red flags that could reveal a darker side to their management style
From charm and manipulation to gaslighting and playing colleagues against each other, an expert reveals the warning signs to look out for, and why you shouldn’t rush to diagnose your boss
The invisible grief of menopause – why you can miss the woman you were without wanting your old life back
From mourning your younger body and fading libido to confronting the end of your reproductive years, menopause can bring a surprising sense of loss. Experts explain why it happens – and how to embrace the woman you’re becoming
‘I thought I was fine, but now I’m barely functioning’: Why ADHD could be the hidden cause of overwhelm during menopause
Feeling overwhelmed by things you used to manage easily? We asked experts to explain the complicated overlap between ADHD and menopause.
‘I began avoiding social events during menopause. Then I learned that undiagnosed autism could be the hidden cause’
Do you find yourself avoiding social plans, snapping at loved ones or needing more time alone during menopause? We explore how hormonal changes may affect autistic people and what can help with social burnout.
