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Yep, I know what you mean about some of the questions being hard to answer, I think it's our inconsistencies that those close to us often find so hard to deal with..

Saying that, I could recognize you from your results, and noticed a couple of lines that jumped out:

"In seasons of low energy level, or moments of single-minded concentration, the INTP is aloof and detached in a way that might even offend more relational or extraverted individuals."
Hmmmmnnn mentions seasonal effects..

and

"INTPs are at risk of being swept away by the shadow in the form of their own strong emotional impulses."
Un-huh... :-)

Of course this is me:
"Their amazing ability to deduce the inner workings of the mind, will and emotions of others gives INFJs their reputation as prophets and seers."
Yep..Bipolar I...

"INFJs, like their fellow intuitives, may be so absorbed in intuitive perceiving that they become oblivious to physical reality"
That's when they take you to the hospital...lol

and

'While instinctively courting the personal and organizational demands continually made upon them by others, at intervals INFJs will suddenly withdraw into themselves, sometimes shutting out even their intimates. This apparent paradox is a necessary escape valve for them, providing both time to rebuild their depleted resources and a filter to prevent the emotional overload to which they are so susceptible as inherent "givers." '

Emotional overload...oh yeah!!!

:-*

Interesting...  Thanks for sharing.

I am INFP. So, yeah I'm supposed to be a writer. All the career and personality tests I take say so.

Holy crap... http://keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=keirs … p;c=healer

The description according to the above site is really accurate. It explains my current relationship issues.

I am an INTJ love these things and I won't deny that being called a mastermind has brought a smile to my face lol.

"many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship). To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand."

This probably explains why i don't do exceptionally well in relationships either.

Last edited by Dan (2009-09-07 07:27:45)

not a lot of surprises here. infp.

except when i'm hypomanic, then i'm sure i'm probably esfj.

Last edited by Smart Alex (2009-10-06 19:17:21)

INFP and proud of it!