People are born being more introverted or extroverted, and circumstances won’t change that. But here’s the catch. Circumstances can change your personality. Snidman tells me, “Personality can become modified over time as environmental events occur. Our perceptions of the world and responses to it can change to a greater or lesser extent depending on experiences in our life.” Sadly, if you were bullied as a kid or if the love of your life broke up with you, you’re going to be negatively impacted. You may become more withdrawn, more cautious, and less confident overall. For a time, you may want
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