A. J. Drenth's INFJ description
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I go back and forth.
EDIT: Actually, with Lenore Thompson's writings, INFJ is a pretty snug fit, too. Especially the part where she describes Ni and its workings.
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The test results, descriptions, research articles, and interactions tell me. Everything I do is based on conjecturing and sifting information more than on objective knowledge - not that I don't look at research information from time to time. Another proof is that my INTP hates my "logic", and I don't get along with them.
Funny, your Thinking function (Ti) should be the same as your friend's. People of two significantly different types tend to get along best when their relationship draws a lot on the crow's nest function (the one they have in common). You sure you're not INTJ?
On no MBTI test have I ever tested INTJ. Neither Feeling nor Introversion has ever been in question. I have, in some instances, tested INFP and in rare cases ISFP.
The only problem is that my Ti is inferior to his. And obviously I get along with him when we don't discuss anything too seriously. My silliness and Ni annoys him to death at unexpected moments, because Ni comes out verbally when I am with him one on one. Hence the 'i' in Ni. He sees me as unimpressive for the most part, because there is no function which he seeks from me and I'm not socially popular - which he seeks to be - whereas I am supposedly impressed by his dominant Ti. Also his erratic time orientation (P) is radically different from my J preferences, despite my tendency to be somewhat flexible. He changes his scheduling randomly. He invites his friends randomly and changes location of interaction at the drop of a hat. There is absolutely no way my J sanity could be held intact.
Lol. Reminds me of an ENTP friend of mine. And I thought I was indecisive! Ne + Perceiving = going around in circles. INTPs have a type fame for being trolls, though, you know. So, stereotypically, they are pretty funny/fun. Try the crow's nest thing next time, maybe
I love my ENTP friend. Known him for a really long time. Indecisive, but very delightful to be around. Can hang out for a really long time one on one = works for the hermit type.Lol. Reminds me of an ENTP friend of mine. And I thought I was indecisive! Ne + Perceiving = going around in circles. INTPs have a type fame for being trolls, though, you know. So, stereotypically, they are pretty funny/fun. Try the crow's nest thing next time, maybe
Tried crow's nesting with the INTP. Works a bit, sticking within logic and discussing science or philosophy. Otherwise, the Ti talk gets boring. Either he moves on to another topic without really finishing the discussion or desires a whole group of people discussing whom I haven't built sufficient rapport and trust with. Very annoying, slamming incompatible people together like that.
I'm perceiving sometimes. I can tolerate a bit. I don't schedule my tasks except meeting up with J-type friends and reliable P-type friends (one INFP, and the ENTP).
I'm making a new INTP friend. Seems reliable, not too shy, respectful. Well honed sense of humor. Doesn't object to my style of humor. We'll see if it turns out bitter like the previous INTP connection. Talented. Could use a bit of interaction with me, and vice versa.
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Also these,
-Their Ni functions as a proverbial bridge between the conscious and subconscious mind. And since the subconscious is filled with primitive images, INFJs swim in a sea of vivid dreams and imagery.
-INFJs feel like tortured souls, their commentary may take on a characteristically negative tone. They may seem moody, pessimistic, discontented, or restless - common among INFJs who are no longer living in the mode of naive idealism.
- Admittedly, negotiating a treaty between their Ni and Se does not happen overnight. When INFJs first experiment with
I wonder if Se is more an addendum to Ni and living-in-the-moment is more of a periodic thing for Ni personalities.
