26 INTJs Explain The One Thing They Wish Others Understood About Their Personality
INTJs are the strategic, forward-thinking masterminds of the MBTI. Intensely independent and deeply analytical, this type is often perceived as intimidating by those who do not know them well. Several INTJs were asked what they wished the other types understood about them. Here is what they had to say.
1. āWe actually do experience rather intense emotion; we just tend to not express it.ā
2. āINTJs are constantly seeking new knowledge. Extroverts are so attractive to us because they come at things from such a different angle it surprises us and makes them fascinating. If youāre an extrovert, just be yourself.ā
3. āIām not angry, I donāt hate you, Iām not having a terrible time, and I donāt think I am better than you or this place. I just havenāt yet decided how to interact with this group of people or how to join this conversation appropriately, so instead of looking like a fool, I will remain quiet and just observe while I figure it out.ā
4. āBeing direct and rational is not the same thing as being rude.ā
5. āMost common stereotypes about INTJs are only true for underdeveloped, relatively immature INTJs. They come across as aloof or smug because theyāre very much in touch with their logical and intellectual side, but not at all in touch with their emotions. Once they expand their introverted feeling and get in touch with their extroverted sensing, they evolve into a richer and much more genial version of themselves, to the point that they might become unrecognizable to everybody that knows them!ā
6. āIām not a bitch. Iām just a woman who tells it like it is. Weāre not all feelers; please stop expecting us to be.ā
7. āMy resting bitch face means Iām in a good mood and am open to answer any questions.ā
8. āWe donāt want world domination. We just want everyone to shut up and do what we tell them.ā
9. āWe are more than our insensitive, cold stereotypes. Even though we may not reveal the depths and wide range of our emotions, we do have them, and it would do well for others to realize that.ā
10. āI probably like and appreciate you more than you think I do.ā
11. āStop assuming I donāt care about your feelings or needs just because I donāt always anticipate them. Donāt expect me to guess, there are way too many variables to think about. Ask me for what you want. Tell me whatās going on with you and I will help if I can. I might even hug you if you feel bad.ā
12. āI am not mad at you, Thatās just my face.ā
13. āThough we tend to be good at hiding our emotions (for personal reasons perhaps), we still have them and need to express them.ā
14. āWeāre not antisocial, we just need alone time to recharge. If Iām not agreeing to hang out right away itās because I may not know how Iāll be feeling later and whether or not Iāll need alone time to collect myself.ā
15. āI take a long time to make some decisions because I need to think about the full experience and create it in my head first and plan how it might go. I canāt just decide to go rock climbing or go to the movies on the spot; I need to create a picture in my mind of how it might go first and see it from different angles before I can decide.ā
16. āWe are not all villains; we just have a hard time relating to you. Approach us calmly and look for common ground, and we can be very warm-hearted individuals.ā
17. āMy need to be alone does not mean I donāt like you or enjoy your company.ā
18. āIām not as detached or uninterested as you think. In fact, I usually have a lot to say in response to othersā thoughts/opinions and I often draw up an incredibly intricate argument in my head. I just donāt say anything because itās difficult to put such intricate thoughts and arguments into mere words.ā
19. āMost of the time, I just donāt know how to communicate my thoughts or feelings in the most effective translation, so I settle on not saying anything at all to avoid an overly-lengthy conversation about a topic Iām not incredibly invested in. But INTJs are still nice, sort of caring people.ā
20. āIf I retreat I am processing. I (probably) donāt hate you.ā
21. āIām extremely insightful. Other peopleās inability to see what I see doesnāt make me a nutcase.ā
22. āIām not actually trying to be condescending (all the time).ā
23. āIām not a snob, Iām actually petrified of small talk. In most cases, youāre going to have to initiate the conversation.ā
24. āNothingās wrong! Iām just focusing on something right now.ā
25. āWe have feelings and emotions. We just regulate them and donāt act on them. We feel and empathize just as much as anyone else. We just use logic and reason to guide our expression and acceptance of these.ā
26. āWe push ourselves harder because we know what we are capable of, therefore we also hold ourselves (and others) to a higher standard.ā (source)
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