Recent content by Akiko

As I Christian, I believe that God instilled in us an innate sense of right and wrong (which can be-and often is--skewed, distorted, or smothered by sin, but still present), so while someone may not believe in God, they still have a sense of morality because that's how humans are designed. So...

That's so true! I also think the anonymous nature of the internet helps. It's very freeing being able to write out one's feelings without fear of losing someone, and writing also helps my thoughts become more organized. I think that's the way for a lot if INFJs; writing is just more natural (and...

I'm definitely a very guarded person. Growing up, I was taught by my mom that expressing anything other than happiness was taboo. Even now, if she detects a slight trace of disappointment or irritation on my face, she'll tell me that I'm being a terrible daughter and I need to change the way I...

I'm the same way. I grew up in a house where my parents tried to control they way I felt and wouldn't allow negative emotions, so I learned how to hide how I feel. This has made it very difficult for me to form close relationships with other people since I come across as "cold" and "distant"...

Wow, that goes into some deep territory! Haha. I think it comes down to whether right and wrong are objective and universal or subjective and personal. If morality is subjective, then there is no right and wrong; thus no kind of manipulation can be called right or wrong. Myself, I believe...

To some extent, that may be true; if a group is heading in the wrong direction it may be beneficial for someone to take the lead and manipulate them onto a better path. However, in my experience, most manipulators do what they do for selfish reasons. For example, my aunt has many characteristics...

I don't usually manipulate other people, but I'm very good at recognizing when other people are being so, and when I do I upset their plans. The look on their faces is priceless when they realize I won't be controlled (I have very narcissistic family members. They hate me now, but at least...

I used to struggle a lot with my identity. Learning my MBTI type helped me gain a better understanding of myself and how I function, which helps me to myself in a healthier way than I used to: as a unique individual with strengths and weaknesses. It helped me stop obsessing about being "normal"...

To help other people heal, support them as they struggle with issues and recover from problems, to encourage, comfort, and listen to them.

Listening to music, playing the piano, reading a book, watching a tv show, watching a movie, daydreaming, singing (alone!) and working out are my favorite ways to recharge. Also, I've noticed that immersing myself in any sort of story (note: reading, movies, etc) is very energizing to me; I'm...

NTP--The N would provide common ground, the TP would complement my personality.

There are many sides to justice besides law enforcement. Counseling, or otherwise helping victims of crimes, is restorative justice. There's also preventative justice, i.e., researching the causes of crimes and what can be done to prevent them, or counseling juvenile offenders and helping them...

It sounds like he was afraid of intimacy. He may have been hurt by people close to him and so feels more comfortable holding other people at arm's length; that way no one can get close enough to hurt him again. So it sounds like the problem had to do with his emotional state and not so much...

It honestly depends on the person. While MBTI can be a great way to understand why another person functions a certain way, people with the same type can drastically differ. I prefer to make decisions like this on an individual basis. Knowing another person's MBTI won't make or break a...

If the person's leering, smirking, or just blank-faced, I feel uncomfortable. A casual glance won't bother me, though. But usually when people stare at me, my main thought is, What, is there something wrong with my face? :P