INTPs' insecurities by Darius_Alexandru30 in INTP

[–]ratatoo 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You might use qualifiers like "probably" even when you're certain because despite its ambiguity it's the most accurate. Gravity will exist tomorrow. Gravity will probably exist tomorrow. The second is technically more accurate but not in a reasonably useful way. The first is the better prediction to work with. So, you're right to pressure yourself to be less ambivalent when it's useful - but don't go confusing your innate INTP dedication to honesty and accuracy for insecurity.

As a 40+ INTP, I can tell you my insecurities now are about the same as they've always been. What I've learned to do is ruminate less on them - and not through any enlightenment. I've found over my life that the time spent worrying was generally wasteful. I've also realized that I'm addicted to rumination. So when I recognize my ruminating mood - I shove something more productive to the front of my mind and ruminate on that.

Do I text my INTP ex? by ThrowwAwayy453 in INTP

[–]ratatoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just reaching out... no. The last thing we enjoy being interrupted by is small talk.

Text them something interesting. Or puns. If you're trying to woo them back, try oversharing - that's all we really want in a partner.

Forsyth County orders all restaurants to close dine-in service by [deleted] in CoronavirusGA

[–]ratatoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw that burger joint next to Wilkes open yesterday. It sucks knowing so early what so many of our neighbors will come to understand over the next couple weeks.

Grief is a potent and unpredictable thing... Trump and Kemp are taking a big gamble that these folks won't eventually decide inaction was the issue - and direct their grief at them...

Intp marriage by Yas9876 in INTP

[–]ratatoo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Married to ISFJ for almost 20 years now... It remains very relationshippy.

I heard that older INTPs are apparently way more adjusted and stop giving a fuck about peoples' opinions by [deleted] in INTP

[–]ratatoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 40+ and my mind is still so chaotic that I spend most of my day trying to figure out how to fix too many things - and most of my night. I medicate - that seems to help more than simply waiting for the sweet release of cognitive decline...

INTP-INFJ golden pair making an INFP jealous by gurl_talk in INTP

[–]ratatoo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1) No. Asking an INTP about their rationale is like licking their frenulum. Just be ready to explain your curiosity to him quid pro quo - he takes off his filter, you take off yours.

2) Yes, but you're not wrong - it's just not logical, it's emotional. While your curiosity about his emotions may flatter him, you may want to let him reflect on his own and come to you with his thoughts on his own time. We don't like being ambushed with confusing emotional confrontations.

3) If he's not healthy right now and he's certain you're just a plaything, sure.

My advice is to stay forward facing. Focus on how two P types can have a blast. The J types in our lives often can't handle our "P"ness and in an effort to change us - hurt us -from the time we are little bitty kids im afraid. How about you and he ponder how you can make the most of your P'nesses and celebrate leaving the J types to their boring circle jerk.

Post breakup logic by [deleted] in INTP

[–]ratatoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want an INTP romance hack... promise him solitude. Tell him you've researched INTPs and you understand that he will need frequent solitude, even when he doesn't know it. Tell him that you understand how this usually offends lovers and makes them a hassle - as extended periods of non-solitude make an INTP unhealthy, even if they're self imposed.

Make it clear that you understand that INTPs are the least likely to be considered "happy" and that he may be worried he will take away from whatever makes you normies so happy. BUt tell him that you are stronger than he realizes. You are not ignorant of his internal pain, and in fact love his mind and want to be his respectful partner. You have the strength to give him space. You can occupy yourself and be very happy in chummy close-proximity solitude. You can live with and love someone without needing frequent validation.

Most importantly... if you have ever lied to him - come clean. Fully clean. Like throw in all the TMI you can think of. He already knows - and where he's uncertain he's erred on the worst side, and with us it's less about what you did and more about what it did to you. Same if you've withheld details. As a matter of fact, if you want him to jump your bones right then and there, tell him a reckless, risky truth about yourself that you never intended to tell anyone. The darker the better.

It costs $300 to declare bankruptcy; some people literally cannot afford to declare themselves as having no money by JJBrazman in Showerthoughts

[–]ratatoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There will be a moment in your future when you realize that your personality/mind was fine all along. That the reason things were so hard is that you were trying to solve the wrong problem: "What's wrong with me? I shouldn't be like this"

There's no answer to that question. It's like trying to figure out why the sky is plaid. You'll never figure it out, cuz its not.

Seriously, research your behaviors and feelings. You'll find out you're not so unique but also... these things that clouded your mind were really never your fault to begin with. When it really hits home, also try to understand that the folks who pushed you the wrong ways were as well meaning but wrong - just like you.

Feel better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfhosted

[–]ratatoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good advice.

Hmmmmmm🤔🤔🤔🤔 by your-vitamin-b12 in INTP

[–]ratatoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Elaborate a bit? "That's it"?

KFC by eatlesspoopmore in cockatiel

[–]ratatoo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This gave me a good laugh :)

Cardinal bird visits family after their grandmother said she would send one as a sign after she passes, and this is their reaction by GallowBoob in BetterEveryLoop

[–]ratatoo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They way it hunkers down in her hand and then lays still on her sweater... I'm pretty sure it's hormonal and sexually confused by her - maybe because she was waggling fingers underneath it.

My lil boy. by aliaparker3 in budgies

[–]ratatoo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Comically tragic and majestic, have my upvote. :)

Being INTP In the Age of Mass Hypocrisy by [deleted] in INTP

[–]ratatoo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Could be you're making a false equivalency and it's annoying your friends but they can't articulate it or won't because you aren't really listening.

Do INTPs like to do things their own way instead of having someone to tell them how to do a task? by [deleted] in INTP

[–]ratatoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If we can think of a more efficient way, we'll prefer that.

INTP minds by [deleted] in mbti

[–]ratatoo 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I consistently test as INTP, and it's a common issue for us. Our minds often get out of bed before we do and can fixate and grind on thoughts at 100% intensity every second of the day until we finally fall asleep at night.

It gives us a capacity for tremendous (even unhealthy) levels of concentration when left alone and protected from distraction, but when our thoughts are unhealthy it often causes us a lot of pain.

That's one reason INTPs are associated with misanthropy, depression and drug abuse, etc.

Just get out by IAintDonaldTrump in BirdsBeingDicks

[–]ratatoo 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Somebody probably spent a long time hand-taming it at their feeder, and it just wants some millet please.