Introverts are like cats? Extroverts are like dogs? The problem with overidentifying with labels.

All highly sensitive people are not introverts. Around 30% are extroverts. The rest are, in fact, introverted and I am one of these introverted sensitives. I would even say that I am very introverted. And yet, I have never quite identified with those introvert memes that talk about introverts being like cats.

Yes, like cats, I need my space. Yes, I like being on my own. Yes, I make many decisions all on my own. But I also love one-on-one time with people. I need connection.

As an...