I took this online personality test the other day. You take the tests, and it assigns you to one of 16 personality types. It told me I was an INJT Personality.
I'm not exactly sure what that stands for... but I read about INJT personality folks and they were pretty close in explaining me.
One thing that caused me to pay attention was this:
Every personality type has many weak spots and INTJs are not an exception. INTJs find it very difficult to handle romantic relationships, especially in their earliest stages. People with this personality type are more than capable of loving and taking care of the people close to them, but they are likely to be completely clueless when it comes to attracting a partner.
The main reason behind this is that INTJ personalities are both private and incredibly rational. They find it very difficult to understand the complex social rituals that are considered part of the dating game, especially in Western societies. Things like flirting or small talk are unnatural to them; furthermore, INTJs tend to see typical attraction tactics (such as feigning disinterest) as incredibly stupid and irrational.
Ironically, INTJs are most likely to attract a partner when they stop looking for them; this is when their self-confidence starts shining again. There are few things that are more attractive than the unrelenting self-confidence that INTJs are known for.
Perhaps this is why I'm so successful at hooking up, and so unsuccessful at my emotional growth. For hell sakes, I was almost 50 before I realized that sleeping with someone, through the entire night was pleasurable, even if I woke up 50 times a night!
By the way, if there are any INJT personality types, age 40-60 in SLC, reading this blog......
What the hell is taking you so long to get at me?
I means you are an introvert. Not necessarily shy but get energy being alone and takes energy to be in groups.
ReplyDeleteN means you are intuitive or a big picture guy
T means you are a thinker - you make decisions based on logic, not on how people will react
J means judgement which means that you feel a need to impose order on the world with task lists, ...
Sounds like how I interpreted things. I find it easier to conceptualize by thinking in pairs of contrasts. Like, it's easier to understand Introversion when you compare it to extroversion. I'm an INFJ, which is apparently pretty rare... which means I'm so lame I can't even take a personality test right. =)
DeleteSeveral other INTJs are bloggers, including myself, Middleman of "New Day, New Life" and RB of "I just wanna be happy." We're supposed to be well-matched with ENFPs, which, of course, is my ex wife's personality type.
ReplyDeleteYou can read all about INTJ-ENFP relationship dynamics here: http://personalitycafe.com/intj-articles/10860-ideal-match-enfp-intj.html
Thanks for the comments guys. Two Live, how do you know the personality label for Middleman and RB? Hahaha. I guess we INTJ Bloggers have to stick together.
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