What does a successful INTP look like?

Nearly all INTPs will recognize the following characteristics in themselves. They should embrace and nourish these strengths: They have a natural ability to focus and get “into the zone” when working on a problem. They can absorb their minds completely with an issue, and work it through with amazing speed and accuracy.

What are healthy INTPs like?

The healthy INTP balances Ti with objective intuition (Ne), and objective feeling (Fe). They may shy away from new experiences, new ideas, or the feelings and needs of other people. They become increasingly reclusive and lonely and set in their ways, and can seem more like unhealthy Si-users than auxiliary Ne-users.

What does an INTP need to be happy?

Eating right and getting exercise, as well as going outside from time to time, are things which are important to the INTPs happiness. INTPs also need to find time for their mental and emotional health, which is something they can also neglect.

What makes INTP unhappy?

INTPs often become sad when they lose sight of the positives in life. Their ability to see things accurately often can cause the INTP to dwell on all the negative aspects of the world. They may feel hopeless, like there is little point to anything if people always let each other down.

What do INTPs look for in a partner?

Because they are Intuitives, INTPs tend to be more particular about their choice of partner than ISTPs are. While the ISTP seeks novelty in the material realm (Se), the INTP seeks more abstract sorts of novelty (Ne). Hence, INTPs look for partners who are intelligent, creative, and interested in personal growth.

Why don’t INTPs like being around people?

The fact that INTPs can enjoy working independently for long periods of time may also discourage them from complicating their lives with relationships. Despite this relative independence, there invariably comes a time when their inferior function (Fe) beckons them to be around people.

What is the last thing an INTP wants to hear?

The words “you always think you are right!!” are the LAST words an INTP wants to hear from their mate. The INTP wants debate! Wants intellectual stimulation! If they dont get it at home, #7 becomes very very very important. If their mate can not handle #7, there will be PROBLEMS.

What happens when an INTP is in Ti mode?

When in Ti mode, their Fe feelings can recede far into the background of their consciousness. This can allow doubts about the relationship to emerge, such as thinking they are self-sufficient and unneeding of the relationship. INTPs are also prone to compartmentalizing their work (T) and relationships (F).