Personality Technicality

Umm.. so I took the Meyers Briggs and I am an INTJ.... That always surprises everyone who administers the test to me because they would have taken me for an Extrovert not an Introvert. Well I'm always in my head except for when I have to interact with people I guess....

I'll just copy and paste what the experts say about INTJs with some short comments in bold but you know I think I am just me...so Panner and all you guys who know me well and read my blog tell me if you agree with this assessment of my personality.
Janice I know you've sent me enough personality tests and you always agree with the results I get so you don't have to weigh in if you're bored with this! Hahahahah. By the way Janice I think you are an ENFJ...That is just my guess

So here goes: INTJ (by the way INTJs are only 1% of the population- extremely rare)

As an INTJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in primarily via your intuition. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically. --UGH self examination in a public context is always very stressful...but this part is true.

INTJs live in the world of ideas and strategic planning. They value intelligence, knowledge, and competence, and typically have high standards in these regards, which they continuously strive to fulfill. To a somewhat lesser extent, they have similar expectations of others. -OK but doesn't that make me sound snobby?


With Introverted Intuition dominating their personality, INTJs focus their energy on observing the world, and generating ideas and possibilities. Their mind constantly gathers information and makes associations about it. They are tremendously insightful and usually are very quick to understand new ideas. However, their primary interest is not understanding a concept, but rather applying that concept in a useful way. Their need for closure and organization usually requires that they take some action. - Yeah I really need closure...I'll ask Janice a million questions for some closure! hahahahah (But WHY JANICE WHY?)

INTJ's tremendous value and need for systems and organization, combined with their natural insightfulness, makes them excellent scientists. An INTJ scientist gives a gift to society by putting their ideas into a useful form for others to follow. BLAH BLAH

It is not easy for the INTJ to express their internal images, insights, and abstractions. -You're telling me!...I can write it down, but explaining stuff face to face leaves me breathless

The internal form of the INTJ's thoughts and concepts is highly individualized, and is not readily translatable into a form that others will understand. However, the INTJ is driven to translate their ideas into a plan or system that is usually readily explainable, rather than to do a direct translation of their thoughts. They usually don't see the value of a direct transaction, and will also have difficulty expressing their ideas, which are non-linear. - Yeah then people think you are weird :(

However, their extreme respect of knowledge and intelligence will motivate them to explain themselves to another person who they feel is deserving of the effort. - yeah like Janice because she listens and laughs!

INTJs are natural leaders, although they usually choose to remain in the background until they see a real need to take over the lead. When they are in leadership roles, they are quite effective, because they are able to objectively see the reality of a situation, and are adaptable enough to change things which aren't working well.

They are the supreme strategists - always scanning available ideas and concepts and weighing them against their current strategy, to plan for every conceivable contingency. Ok this is me but I always have to have a back up plan! Is that so bad?!

INTJs spend a lot of time inside their own minds, and may have little interest in the other people's thoughts or feelings. Unless their Feeling side is developed, they may have problems giving other people the level of intimacy that is needed. MY FEELING SIDE IS DEFINATELY DEVELOPED!!!!!!!!!!

Unless their Sensing side is developed, they may have a tendency to ignore details which are necessary for implementing their ideas. EH

The INTJ's often have very evolved intuitions, and are convinced that they are right about things. Unless they complement their intuitive understanding with a well-developed ability to express their insights, they may find themselves frequently misunderstood. Yeah I guess that happens a lot....

In these cases, INTJs tend to blame misunderstandings on the limitations of the other party, rather than on their own difficulty in expressing themselves.

This tendency may cause the INTJ to dismiss others input too quickly, and to become generally arrogant and elitist. I don't want to hear anything about this part

Other people may have a difficult time understanding an INTJ. - THIS IS SO TRUE!

They may see them as aloof and reserved. Indeed, the INTJ is not overly demonstrative of their affections, and is likely to not give as much praise or positive support as others may need or desire. That doesn't mean that he or she doesn't truly have affection or regard for others, they simply do not typically feel the need to express it. This is sad

Others may falsely perceive the INTJ as being rigid and set in their ways. Nothing could be further from the truth, because the INTJ is committed to always finding the objective best strategy to implement their ideas. The INTJ is usually quite open to hearing an alternative way of doing something. Yes I always am

When under a great deal of stress, the INTJ may become obsessed with mindless repetitive, Sensate activities, such as over-drinking. Or over walking or over thinking!

They may also tend to become absorbed with minutia and details that they would not normally consider important to their overall goal. (Like the sent mail Nancy)

INTJ Relationships
INTJs believe in constant growth in relationships, and strive for independence for themselves and their mates. They are constantly embarking on "fix-up" projects to improve the overall quality of their lives and relationships. They take their commitments seriously, but are open to redefining their vows, if they see something which may prove to be an improvement over the existing understanding. INTJs are not likely to be "touchy-feely" and overly affirming with their mates or children, and may at times be somewhat insensitive to their emotional needs.

INTJ Strengths

Not threatened by conflict or criticism

Usually self confident

Take their relationships and committments seriously

Genareally extremely intelligent and capable

Able to leave a relationship which should be ended, although they may dwell on it in their minds for a while afterwards

Interested in optimizing their relationships

Good listeners

INTJ Weaknesses

Not naturally in tune with others feelings; may be insesnistive at times

May tend to respond to conflict with logic and reason, rather than the desired emotional support

Not naturally good at expressing feelings and affections

Tendency to belive they are always right

Tendency to be unwilling or unable to accept blame

Their constant quest to prove everything may be taxing on relationships

Tend to hold back part of themselves (But doesnt everybody do this to avoid getting hurt too bad?!)

INTJs as Lovers
"To love means to open ourselves to the negative as well as the positive - to grief, sorrow, and disappointment as well as to joy, fulfillment, and an intensity of consciousness we did not know was possible before." -- Rollo May

INTJs live much of their lives inside their own heads. They constantly scan their environment for new ideas and theories which they can turn into plans and structures. Sometimes, what they see and understand intuitively within themselves is more pure and "perfect" than the reality of a close personal relationship. INTJs may have a problem reconciling their reality with their fantasy. UGH THIS IS TRUE

INTJs are not naturally in tune with their own feelings, or with what other people are feeling. They also have a tendency to believe that they are always right. While their self-confidence and esteem is attractive, their lack of sensitivity to others can be a problem if it causes them to inadvertantly hurt their partner's feelings. If this is a problem for an INTJ, they should remember to sometimes let their mate be the one who is right, and to try to be aware of the emotional effect that your words have upon them. This is really not all me...but I have been accused of being insensitive

In conflict situations, INTJs need to remember to be supportive to their mate's emotional needs, rather than treating the conflict as if it is an interesting idea to analyze. But its great to analyze isnt it?

Sexually, the INTJ enjoys thinking about intimacy, and about ways to perfect it. In positive relationships, their creativity and intensity shine through in this arena. (This is for Nancy and Ana-red, teachers, policemen, doctors, CPAs, IRS, mirrors, christmas hats and bells - hahahaha)

In more negative relationships, they might enjoy thinking about sex more than actually doing it.

They're likely to approach intimacy from a theoretical, creative perspective, rather than as an opportunity to express love and affection. Although, the INTJ who has learned the importance of these kinds of expressions to the health of their relationship is likely to be more verbally affectionate.

INTJs are able to leave relationships when they're over, and get on with their lives. They believe that this is the right thing to do. They may have more difficulty accomplishing the task than they like to exhibit to other people. OMG this is so true and everyone who knows me well will agree

INTJs are highly intense, intelligent people who bring a lot of depth and insight into most major areas of their life. In terms of relationships, their greatest potential pitfall is the tendency to think about things rather than doing them, and their difficulty reconciling reality with their inner visions.

INTJs are likely to be in positive, healthy relationships, because they're likely to leave relationships which aren't working for them (unless other circumstances prohibit that).

Although two well-developed individuals of any type can enjoy a healthy relationship, the INTJ's natural partner is the ENFP, or the ENTP. INTJ's dominant function of Introverted Intuition is best matched with a partner whose personality is dominated by Extraverted Intuition.

INTJs as Parents

As parents, INTJ's main goal is to raise their children to be intelligent, autonomous and independent. They want their kids to think for themselves and make their own decisions, and so are likely to give them room to grow, and to challenge their decisions and thoughts at key points in their lives. TRUE TRUE

The INTJ is not naturally likely to be an overly supportive or loving parental figure. Since their own need for expressions of love and affirmation is relatively low, they may have difficulty seeing that need in their children who have Feeling preferences. If they do see this sensitivity, they may not recognize or value the importance of feeding it. In such situations, there will be a distance between the INTJ and the child. This is a problem area for the INTJ, who should consciously remember to be aware of others' emotional needs. (I gotta remember this)

INTJs as Friends
INTJs are usually difficult to get to know well, and difficult to get close to. Those who are close to the INTJ will highly value them for their ideas and knowledge. Although INTJs are generally very serious-minded people, they also have been known to enjoy letting loose and having fun, if others pull them into it. They also can be really good at telling jokes, and exhibiting a sarcastic wit with a poker face. (Janice- Football game commentaries)

The INTJ is not likely to choose to spend time with people who they feel don't have anything to offer the INTJ. This is not me..well i don't know for sure but...

They especially like to spend time with other Intuitive Thinkers, and also usually enjoy the company of Intuitive Feelers. These personality types love to theorize and speculate about ideas, and so can usually relate well to the INTJ, who loves to analyze ideas. OH MAN..it is so fun to hang out with these people!

SO that is it.......