LIFE OF THE PARTY AND BEING AN INTP!

[Dimensional Transition]

All the things I've read in this thread just seem very true. I've been going to the wrong kind of parties, that's all.
Lately I've been to more interesting parties, with better, less loud music, and more like-minded people. Plus I've been kind of discovering the social benefits of alcohol. (Never to the point of drunkenness though)

 

[A22]

I take back my previous statements. Or well, most of them.
Parties are indeed not that bad when alcohol is consumed. Plus, I finally found out a lot of people DO have really interesting things to tell.
As long as the music isn't too loud(I have mild tinnitus in one ear, and I'm really trying to keep it mild), it's alright. (:

All the things I've read in this thread just seem very true. I've been going to the wrong kind of parties, that's all.
Lately I've been to more interesting parties, with better, less loud music, and more like-minded people. Plus I've been kind of discovering the social benefits of alcohol. (Never to the point of drunkenness though)

That.
Also, party w/ starngers (friends can be there too) is way more fun than party w/ friends

 

[Dimensional Transition]

That.
Also, party w/ starngers (friends can be there too) is way more fun than party w/ friends

I really do need a few friends, without friends it feels like I've lose my foundation.

 

[zanyarch]

All the things I've read in this thread just seem very true. I've been going to the wrong kind of parties, that's all.
Lately I've been to more interesting parties, with better, less loud music, and more like-minded people. Plus I've been kind of discovering the social benefits of alcohol. (Never to the point of drunkenness though)

I totally agree. The "party scene" used to make me really uncomfortable and I'd feel pretty awkward but I realized I was at the wrong parties, too. Parties with a ton of people who weren't like me and played music that I didn't like were miserable.

Being at parties with a bunch of friends who are more similar has been great, though. Even if I only know a few people there, chances are that since we're all at the same party, we're pretty similar people and can get along very easily. (Maybe my situation's different though, being in art school seems to bring people together a lot more easily...)

I've found that being at parties with a few friends but a lot of acquaintances are the best. I can get nervous or awkward and just think way too much whenever I talk to people I know less well, but the alcohol makes me much more comfortable and actually act like myself, which is great

 

[Roboman]

In my younger days I went to the clubs/parties a lot; every Friday/Saturday for several years.
Drinking publicly, heavily and often, usually comes with a golden price: it creates loads of trouble/drama with other people.

So I calmed down to a sixpack or two per month, in solitude, usually to 'reset' my mind.

Works wonders.

 

[Hadoblado]

haha, he obv tried embracing it

 

[P.H.]

clubbing < partying < staying at a friends house with other friends and alcohol

I hate clubbing because of the loud music, I don't really like partying because you're supposed to talk to people you haven't seen in a while so I don't know how to talk to them and that can get... uncomfortable (although I manage when I drink).

What I like the most is staying home with a maximum of 10 friends to, watch a movie, consume alcoholic beverages and things alike.

 

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Basically my preference is being at home or doing something. I don't like socialising for the sake of it and I don't enjoy dancing (no really, scheurmann's + terrible flexibility actually makes it painful not to mention the sheer indignity of it all.) I may not enjoy it but I think it's useful to get out just for some variety.

 

[Bre]

I'm an INTJ and I don't go to clubs or anything like that. I still have a great social life. I usually go to concerts or get togethers where the music isn't to loud because it's usually at an apartment or house with games, movies and such. I enjoy concerts and usually hang out in the back of the crowds.

 

[Machiavelli]

I love parties... But I need drugs or alcohol or I won't enjoy it.

 

[digital angel]

I enjoy hanging out with friends or going to networking/professional functions. We have interesting conversations.

I have had lessons in ballroom dance; it's good exercise.

 

[telepathink]

I really do need a few friends, without friends it feels like I've lose my foundation.

Parties without friends are boring. The more friends there are the better. I particulary like having drinks and walking around the club meeting people I know, it doesn't need to be any great friendship but I just like meeting different people I see occasionaly and having a small talk for a while. Even with strangers. Its always nice to meet new people although I need to say that I need to loosen up myself a bit with alcohol or something, the mindset needs to be just right so that I stop being too introverted and on the other end still be able to think=not being really drunk - the line is very thin when you use alcohol.

Anyway, I'd be happy to bump into you at the party, or somewhere I still haven't visited netherlands

 

[ummidk]

Parties: It depends on who is throwing it, who I am going with, and if I know anyone there.
Small parties with just a handful of my friends that I am already close or sort of close to are great. Bigger parties with a lot of people I don't know, and a lot of people I do know are still good too, it is easier to meet people when you are connected to them in some way like that. Small parties with one person I know, also fine, I usually can get along people well enough. Big parties with only one person I know, don't like them at all.

Well said, +1.

 

[boondockbabe]

I have never been to a club. But its not high on my priority list. I like bonfires by the river listening and listening to the radio in the truck. I go to the bar occasionally, but I don't like the loud music and all the noise.
I am also not a big drinker. Somebody has to drive and It's a long way back to the ranch. I smoke a little herb. And I don't mind people if I'm stoned. But I can't stand the noise. I also do not like people in my personal space and this is a major problem in populated areas like bars and clubs. If I can touch you- you are way to close. Drunk people are always in your space.
I like open areas with some music but not so loud you can't have a conversation.

 

[basickatie]

When I become drunk enough I don't care much. I don't hear the music, I don't see the people. And I'm not really there.

you made me blow milk out my nose. >.< lol