INTP +2ENTJ = 2&1/2men

[Inceptacon]

Alright. This is a challenge for all you skilled typologists out there.

I am a clear cut INTP from birth, but my 2 best friends that I've become very close to in college are pretty hardcore ENTJs (I had them both tested).

Note: my closest sibling is INTP, and i know now that a really good friend of mine from high school is too. I believe there probably have been a few others along the way that I have known and gravitated toward whilst growing up.

So, i wanted to post this because i feel as if there is an array of interesting routes one could go in a discussion of, in this case, the close relationships that I've made along the way.

Why I was drawn towards my fellow INTPs?
And what is with the ENTJs showing up with all these deep conceptual discussions we are having (They're readers too... )That's probably not the most difficult question because or the NT part, but I know of one trait why and I want to see if anyone can give me that reason (hintshilosophy&satire)

There are a lot of other questions that could be posed, but for the sake of giving people a chance to expand on their theories here, I will not asked for anything more. Feel free to ask questions.

Go go gadget: intuition function

 

[own8ge]

Hellow Inceptacon!

You said you had your friends tested? (Tested by whom or what?) I assume you that you meant they did a personality test online. Do note that this isn't accurate, you could rather learn the functions and recognize their workings.

But assuming you do are INTP and your mates are ENTJ is as possible as any type could be friends with any type. Personality types give a sort of blurry estimation, nothing definitive.
Te-Ni-Se-Fi (ENTJ) - Deep conceptual discussions? If so, I assume those conceptual discussions are directed towards practical use-age (Things that have been sensed from the external). Ni could come up with conclusions based from their extroversion and Te could direct it towards their goal, which in this case could be a conceptual subject.
IMO, It's not likely to be able to have easy going discussions with Te-Ni because they can't seem to handle our Ne or theoretical Ti. (When we jump from idea to idea, our pace is to high for them. When we elaborate a point we are trying to make by adding some theoretical stuff, they can't seem to see the picture anymore. And simply refuse logic, because when they can't understand it, they simply see it as false.)


It's likely to gravitate towards like-minded people, thus INTP's. However, It's also likely to gravitate towards other types. (Which type you are attracted to, has to do with more then your personality type. I.e. your previous experiences)

 

[Inceptacon]

Yes, it was the first free online test that comes up, around 60 questions.... Do you know of a better one?

They do seem irritated when I jump from idea to idea, but I admire their strict focus to the topic at hand and I think it actually helps us communicate better.

I do have trouble elaborating theoretical ideas to them because I want to paint the picture just like I see it, instead of giving them just what they need to know to understand. It seems like more is lost in translation the more I explain my reasoning sometimes. In the same light they do get that 'your full of crap right now' look on their faces sometimes when it's not cut and dry enough. Thanks for explaining a bit, these will be some good things to think about during heavier discussions.

I guess one question I have, being an amatuer, is what else makes an Ne-Ti different from a Te-Ni when it comes to practical situations like convos? I always just thought us both having the NT in our types would be a communication benefit, but you are saying that they're more goal oriented and I'm more theoretical. Could you expand that at all?

Thanks

 

[own8ge]

I guess one question I have, being an amatuer, is what else makes an Ne-Ti different from a Te-Ni when it comes to practical situations like convos? I always just thought us both having the NT in our types would be a communication benefit, but you are saying that they're more goal oriented and I'm more theoretical. Could you expand that at all?

Look and analyze the functional stack. You do this by looking at the functions, asking yourself what those functions actually are. And how they work together based on their position in the functional stack.
A function on it's own is nothing, as it needs other functions to even function. For instance, Ti can't draw logical conclusions if there is no information to base the conclusion on. Introversion Needs extroversion and vice versa.
I could now, type an essay on what the functions theoretically mean etc. But that would then be my own perception of my made up logic about it. The best thing you could do is to recognize functions in behavior and just persons in general. And remember, that a function depends on their position in the functional stack. i.e. Ti-Se will be a shitload different then Se-Ti

I might edit and add stuff to this later (I'm at school atm)

 

[Inceptacon]

Alright do whatever u want, It sounds like I just need to do more reading on the issue