But since he's an INTJ, the Kiersey book says he'd go with an NF much better than any other sort. And I couldn't tell during our brief interaction what her type is. 
And I managed not to ask, so marvel at my restraint. 
While I think the reasoning behind the pairings stuff made decent sense, it's good to keep in mind that it is a veeeeeeeery general guideline and that people from any types can form great long-lasting relationships.Maria wrote:But since he's an INTJ, the Kiersey book says he'd go with an NF much better than any other sort.
*whops self with fish*It's that darn J.Yes, we are ruled by emotional responses, but we would REALLY like that rampant messiness to be organized, thank you very much.
Maria wrote: But it was in a book! It must be true!
True, that. And does an "F" respond better to an emotional approach, if I am reading your example correctly? I thought the "F" or "T" designation came from the response to a situation, not the presentation of it.Frelga wrote:I find this vaguely disconcerting. It's not like people have a physical, objective type that one can discover, like a secret tattoo. I do see a value in observing people and noticing if they are more likely to respond to emotional or logical approach, for example, but it also helps to remember that the answer will vary by situation.
Can I be an "F" sometimes and a "T" others?Yes, of course. I think that's part of the objection some have to this classification system (or one of them, anyway). We all have the capability of responding in various ways depending on the situation (or our health, our hormones, our sleep deprivation, our perceptions, our training, etc.). It's why MBTI is just a loose guideline. I can be very T as well. I lived that way for decades, suppressing my F because I needed the T to survive. During that time, you all saw way more of my F than anyone else in RL, like anthy states above. I've got my F flag flying now, though, and I'm much more at peace with myself.Can I be an "F" sometimes and a "T" others?
I particularly liked this part for my low extroversion score: I would love to have a ranch, btw. Hundreds of acres....... with just me and my husband and our animals.Some scientists think low extraversion has protected humans from disease — you can’t pick up a bug from people if you avoid people. And one study even found a lower prevalence of extraversion in places where contagious diseases were historically common. One of the best bits of advice for the less extraverted is to find spaces where they get to live the way they want and where their personalities are valued. That’s probably why being less extraverted is correlated with choosing, and excelling at, jobs that require working alone. And there is a higher prevalence of introverts in the American West. Have you considered a career in ranching?
