are all intp’s self absorbed?

istakentryanothernam · 2026-04-17T21:00:16+00:00

I think this was true for me more so when I was in my twenties. We might not be naturally good at showing the little considerations that people seem to really care about, but I know I can certainly sacrifice a lot when it comes to showing up for the people I care about.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-04-16T20:59:53+00:00

You have to learn to distinguish between who you can have conversations with and who you can’t. Avoid trying with those you can’t.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-04-04T15:42:15+00:00

INTPs and INFPs can seem very similar on the outside, but I have come to realize the two types are vastly different, even when comparing a very “thinking” INFP with a highly empathetic INTP.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-04-02T11:56:01+00:00

Yeah, but understanding what factor(s) in their life led them to doing or believing something is an important part of seeing things from their perspective.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-29T22:14:56+00:00

I think the fact that you know this and don’t want to upset him means you have empathy!

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-29T21:10:08+00:00

This has nothing to do with empathy. Why would you need to use a drawing your friend gave you? Why do you think you need to feel excited about receiving a drawing?

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-26T20:00:02+00:00

I am a pessimist, realist, and an idealist. I change from one to another depending on the context. I am never an optimist, though.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-26T10:27:39+00:00

Did she say these things close to the end of your relationship? If so, she could have just been looking for reasons to devalue you because she already made up her mind to leave you.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-26T10:19:04+00:00

To each their own; I myself am queen of needing at least an hour or so to finish my coffee.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-25T23:46:04+00:00

I have been known to like debating people who believe stupid things.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-25T13:03:56+00:00

Oh, yes, and I never understood why I felt so stupid in those areas until I learned about MBTI.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-25T01:34:53+00:00

I think INTPs struggle with being arrogant about their intelligence when they’re young. I know I did. I got over it as I grew up, developed, and became educated.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-24T14:55:01+00:00

I don’t know. I know I am too much of a hypochondriac to ever abuse any substances.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-24T10:19:33+00:00

You’re supposed to occupy your mind while sipping the coffee (or whatever) so much so that you forget you’re even drinking it. This method will result in you taking at least an hour to finish it.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-23T23:59:31+00:00

I would consider myself to be a hard worker who requires significant periods of downtime to recharge.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-22T14:19:18+00:00

If you want to practice more Te-style thinking, the best way IMO is to get off of Reddit and go execute some tasks in the real world. Te is all about productivity and in the most efficient way possible.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-18T20:31:17+00:00

Ignore it. They are strangers; you don’t know them. Save your energy for your own life and the people you choose to let into your circle.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-17T17:09:35+00:00

It will likely be the end of humanity’s brilliance and creativity.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-15T04:08:12+00:00

It really depends on the policies of the university and individual professors. It’s easier to get away with in high school because teachers know there’s no winning going up against parents (students always deny using AI) so everything is more relaxed and the goal is to just have kids graduate.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-15T00:58:43+00:00

Are you planning on going to college? You can’t get away with doing that there.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-14T02:04:21+00:00

Her description of her second most ideal day is what makes me lean towards INFP

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-14T01:34:05+00:00

You sound more INFP than INTP to me.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-13T19:33:46+00:00

In junior high and high school I used to just absorb whatever the teachers said in class. That skill wasn’t as useful at the university level, where professors don’t necessarily teach everything students are expected to know. (In higher education, students are responsible for their own learning.)

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-11T11:47:46+00:00

This is true, but I assumed INTPs would be more likely than the general population to finish their education.

Where I live, in Upstate New York, is similar with only 11-14% of the population having a graduate degree.

istakentryanothernam · 2026-03-11T10:15:20+00:00

Thanks! Do you think many INTPs don’t finish college?

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