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We should view these as suggestions, or perhaps tendencies. They certainly shouldn't be construed as limitations. For example, I know plenty of introverted lawyers and extraverted accountants.

How about this: "Laid-back intellectuals"

As an INTP, I have suffered through several cycles of depression in my 36 years. While I can't state with precision how much my personality type contributes to my recurring depression, it certainly doesn't help! A couple of posters, especially Jordan, isolated one of our core problems: we focus...

Well, "going for it" means seeking whatever you're after. It may be simply be an explanation from him as to how he feels about you, or something less direct, like wondering out loud what it would like to be a couple. What is the worst that can happen? Also, if you really do want to establish a...

. Honestly, I don't know what more you can demand in terms of compatibility. For any introvert to talk comfortably for several hours is quite a feat. This means that you've allowed him to express himself. Very few people can manage this with an INTP. Stop meandering and go for it!

I agree that this INTP man wants more than just friendship with you. His recent actions indicate that he's "testing the waters." Fury also accurately described INTP's attitudes about dating. INTP men generally do not care about who is "supposed to" make the first move. Instead, we crave...

This serves as a lesson for us INTP's. As independent-minded as we are, we still can succumb to gender stereotypes. (For the record, I never committed to pegging Naberus as a man:))

How do you manage the inevitable confilict with your SJ mom?

Well, in addtion to the limitations of the school system, you have to remember that the vast of majority of people, including teachers, are not INTP's. Therefore, most of your teachers only know how to appeal to S,F, and J types. Keep this in mind the next time your prof says or does something...

I'd be willing to bet that DaVinci and Picasso did not attend government-funded art classes. On a related note, Einstein (an INTP) was a mediocre student in grade shool.

I'm also curious about how INTP's handle marriage and children. Any insights from the parents in this website? I'm pretty sure those women don't reside here in the INTP forum.

Hmmm . . . pride and tastefulness do not seem to be incompatible traits. Regarding female sensibilities, after seeing countless young women where I live wearing skin-tight tops that expose their fat bellies, cussing like sailors, and getting expelled from school for fighting, I wonder how much...

How can an eagle appear "chauavinistic?" Also, are women incapable of pride? Finally, isn't loveofreason, a confirmed female, represented by a dragon?

What is your name? Eddie Where are you from? Southwest Florida, USA How old are you? 36 What gender are you? Male How did you find out that you were an INTP? My father (who also is an INTP) introduced MBTI to me when I was in college. After absorbing the shock and dismay of...

Women like that provide short-term entertainment, but are absolutely hellish to live with. BTW, I like the avatar.

A few observations: 1) I certainly do not want do date a "high-maintenance" woman, and I imagine most INTP men share my opinion. Sure, we appreciate a naturally beautiful woman, but not someone who spends over an hour in front of the mirror; 2) I never considered Julia Roberts attractive...

Some of their insights are interesting, but as a whole, they are just way too enamored of themselves. Their dismissive attitude towards us INTP's (e.g. were indecisive and wishy-washy) also turned me off.

Re: Insight of the day - unrequested advice [thread merge] I was reminded again today that our elders do not provide extra insight, wisdom, or maturity, just a narrow-minded version of their younger selves. Sad, but true.

I've devoted a lot of thought to this subject over the years. What I've learned is that as males and females grow older, they become less attached to gender roles. My first girlfriend in high school represented the quintessential "sugar and spice" girl. Now, almost twenty years later, I avoid...

Your goal doesn't necessarily have to include visual changes to your body. You mentioned running a 10K; find one in your area, mark that date on your calendar, and use that as your motivation. While exercise undeniably makes us healthier, I find that most people will not push past the pain...

Your goal doesn't necessarily have to include visual changes to your body. You mentioned running a 10K; find one in your area, mark that date on your calendar, and use that as your motivation. While exercise undeniably makes us healthier, I find that most people will not push past the pain...

At the risk of sounding like some cheesy motivational speaker, you really do need to establish concrete fitness goals. An amorphous goal like "getting in shape" will keep you motivated for about five days. Whether it's adding an inch of muscle to your arms, or losing two pant sizes, the goal...

Exercise has consistently provided me fulfillment for more than twenty years. I have been weight training since I was sixteen, and in the past eight years, I have incorporated regular cardio sessions and a strict, bodybuilding diet . I can write a book extoling the virtues of fitness, but I'll...

In most situations, I find myself searching for the truth that lies behind the haze of emotion and overheated rhetoric. Perception is not reality, reality is reality!

This talk about age makes me wonder what is the "ideal" age to be an INTP? I figure that the awkwardness must be really acute for a teen INTP, when social acceptance is paramount (at least it was for me). In my thirties, people are more tolerant of my eccentricities, but I'm so busy that I...

Actually, "72" is my birth year. I suspect that puts me well above the median age in this forum. I like that, though. Most people my age are too focused on day-to-day business to seek universal truths.

It's nice to meet you, Lupe. You'll find a lot of interesting characters here. I posted my first message a couple of days ago, and strangely, did not receive any responses. Maybe I need an attention-grabbing avatar.

Hello, fellow INTP'ers. After lurking for several days, I've decided to finally enter a discussion. After reading your posts, I feel an wonderful sense of relief knowing that I won't have to alter (dumb down) my writing style in order to allow people to understand me. Regarding our collective...