Do You Like People But Not Groups? You Might Be an Otrovert

Most of us already know about the two popular terms, introverts and extroverts. Introverts are those who like being alone and extroverts are those who love being in groups. But what about those people who like talking to others but in one on one and feel uncomfortable in big groups? Yes, this is where to fill the gap a new word comes 'otrovert.' If you feel you enjoy company but only in small circle then you might already be otrovert. So let's unpack this new personality type "Otrovert" and how it finds its way to fit into today's world.

An otrovert is someone who likes people but not large groups. For example you may enjoy meeting a friend at a café and talking for hours but when you go to a party with twenty people you feel drained or out of place. This is different from introverts who often avoid socialising in any form and extroverts who thrive in groups. Otroverts sit somewhere in between. They like connection but they prefer quality over quantity. This term is gaining attention because many people feel they never fully fit into the introvert or extrovert box.

The main reason otroverts choose smaller groups is because they value deeper and more personal conversations. In a big group it is easy to feel lost or unheard. But in a one to one chat you can open up and really listen. Otroverts also get tired if they are in crowded places for too long. It does not mean they are shy or unfriendly. In fact they often make very loyal friends because they invest time and energy into fewer people. Social scientists say this may also be linked to how our brains handle energy and attention in social situations.

Being an otrovert can shape your work life and personal life. At work you may do better in jobs where you can build one to one relationships instead of constant group meetings. In friendships you may have a small circle of close friends instead of a big social network. In love you may find comfort in deep bonds rather than large social gatherings. Some people may think you are too quiet or distant but in truth you just save your energy for the right people. The rise of social media has made this even more clear as otroverts often prefer private chats to large group posts or online communities.

The purpose of words is to define or provide a meaning to things so that people get clarity of thought. The term otrovert defines people who were confused to put themselves in the popular binary personality types introvert and extrovert. The interesting thing about life is that it is more complex and people fall in between. So accepting the idea of otroversion also reduces pressure on those who dislike parties or big gatherings but still love people. It shows that preferring one on one connection is not strange but simply another way of living. As more people learn about this term it may give comfort to many who finally find a label that explains their social style. So if you are the one who skips a group dinner but happily meet people for coffee then remember that you may be an otrovert. And that is perfectly okay because the world needs all kinds of people to make relations more meaningful and amazing.