'Very interesting topic.... From my perspective... Emotional Attachment seems almost like a crush, whilst love is... well I don't know.   That said, down the line, Decided says   Gives me alot...|||Nothing. Take the high road.  GW|||32 in a few months.  GW|||Two minds about being single.  First and foremost. Freedom. Freedom to do anything, anytime you want. Decide to visit greece tomorrow morning? Sure (I did that)   Flipside: Lonely. Not lonely as...|||Facts about me - Never in a relationship - Only crushes  How I (mostly) got out - Focused on self - Decrease contact with said person - Make and meet more acquantances - Do stuff that makes...|||Heh. sounds like me. But it's not healthy. Logically, it's best to find a mate that gives both partners in the relationship a possibility of growth. A looking after heal me relationship.... well to...|||Oh gods don't remind me. That happened to me whilst working on a project with a guy last year, spoke to him for barely a few minutes and I developed this amazing crush on him (the way he spoke, he's...|||So long as I feel safe, easy peasy. Close eyes, ZZZZZ......  GW|||I do feel good when complimented, I usually say thanks, and think of something to compliment the person who complimented me.  GW|||I'm simple - I like wolves.  End.  GW|||You make memories by living life to the fullest. Memories that make us what we are... is experience.  GW|||Do something, Learn something, Share something, Change something - Meetup.com  Has infj meetup groups. Never been to one. Yet. I use meetup for life drawing meetups.  GW|||@OP: I got bored at the 3rd question. Sorry.  GW|||What does your *heart* tell you? Find something you feel will do good, but something that you will enjoy doing for a good part of your life.  You didn't explain the marine biologist part..   GW|||The only time I got over this defense mechanism was during my last crush. Which I think went badly. I think Slider is right there.   On a related note, I tend to notice that extroverts tend to...|||Just completed Warhammer 40k: Eisenhorn: Xenos, Malleus, Ordos. Starting on Feeling Good by David Burns, and also looking at books (3) on how to draw fur using acrylics and color pencils  Edit:...|||Often INFJs are described as kind but have you ever find that   I think being kind and the characteristics described below are not necessarily exclusive. One can be cold, yet kind. I know I can be....|||Amazon.com: The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World (9780761123699): Marti Olsen Laney Psy.D.: Books  Just finished this book, many tips on how to socialize in an extroverted...|||I'm a spender. But now that I'm older and kinda planning for the future (buy an apartment etc) - what I do is the moment I get paid, I dump a percentage of my income into the bank...|||My room looks like a grenade went off.  GW|||I spent years looking for a job I could get into. I looked into stuff that interest me, and finally found something I can really enjoy. Don't be too bogge down by type and jobs suitable. My current...|||Hello all, I'm would like to ask my fellow infjs (or any type really) what they feel about the future, and how it affects the present you?  I think I'm afraid of living in the present, and unable...|||This wolf joins the scatter brained club.  GW|||Dear all, Thank you for the many replies. Just got back from my photography trip, was good fun 2 days out shooting puffins, commorants, terns, gannets and a whole load of other seabirds.  It seems...|||I love critters and enjoy the great outdoors. I am definitely NOT a naturelist though. Nature lover probably, but not in the strictest sense of the word.  GW|||*shrugs* I left a well paying job that was based on my academic skills to pursue my dream job. That cost me a major pay cut. Now though, I can say I am enjoying my work, and my pay is not...|||What darkstar said. I've accepted who and what I am.   GW|||Oddly enough, I pay alot of attention to detail when I'm at work. Maybe it is indeed an emotional thing, memory. However, just a few days ago, I remember staring at the screen, looking at the menus...|||Hopefully it's nothing so bad as a trip to the docs! Thought perhaps I should... (I'm a workaholic though... i've worked through literally coughing blood. Not taken a sick day in my professional...|||Oh, it's less about remembering what people have said. If it's within a reasonable period I do remember. it's just meeting people with interests that are similar to mine, but i can't for god's sake...|||Indeed. I also wonder if what I'm trying to express in words, is what I think and feel inside. Kinda worrying if the message is not sent across right :-/  GW|||I have an obsenely bad memory. Just last night on the train home I was chatting with a friend and he asked if I'd watched Chronicles of Riddick. I said yes. And he spoke about the design of the...|||I try not to be confrontational, as I generally know I will lose myself (my cool basically) when things get heated up. Perhaps it's me taking things too personally maybe? I cannot articulate my...|||It really depends, Momo. As SuperunknownVortex says, everyone of us has an agenda. don't you? Be it simple things from wanting to be friends, or needing help, or more. Generally I don't feel fake...|||I believe in soul mates, but I don't think our path in life is pre-conceived... or is it? I've always maintained that luck = preparation + opportunity.  So far this hasn't failed me for much except...|||First, Go GC! Woo! Rooting for ya :D  Nothing to say about the touching thing. I'm generally alright with receiving and giving hugs, but touching I tend to feel a bit too intimate (clap on the...|||I do. A bit too much. And I think it's not a good thing if it's one sided....  GW|||I've always wanted to create cg stuff after playing games like Mechwarrior and Starcraft. I am currently living my dream. My next step is to create a happy social circle :) And maybe even a partner....|||Less about type - I don't like people who a) cause/enjoy drama b) Waste my time c) seek to use me for their own purposes  I try not type people when I meet them now, just to keep an open mind. Who...|||Hmmmm that's a difficult question to ask. And my answers will probably be very sensor like. Job wise I already have a job I enjoy waking up to. It's been a long hard road to get to where I am,...|||Awww nice warm fuzzy story in the morning :) Keep going girl, I envy both of you :)  GW|||Hi Vel! Morning. Nope I'm doing it as a hobby, and rarely am I away from my home for more than a day or so.  I'd like to address the 2nd paragraph though, indeed yes I've sent signals and...|||Often when the subject matter is close to my heart, or it's important to me.     I'm long term, but I do tend to get lost in the short term details. And then my brain stops working, as I flail...|||- Physically touching people: I appreciate it, so long as it's in a non-intimate way. I don't tend to touch ppl much as I feel it is a very strong gesture.  - Affirming words: I appreciate it, and I...|||Hypothetically speaking, I'd give it a shot for LDR, though there must be some definite plans e.g. returning in X time or I'm going there by Y. No definite decisions will grind my J side. I think the...|||I used to do that. Mainly because there weren't many I could open my heart up to. Yes they do drive me depressed. It verily much helps to talk, just to let things go, a vent. However I would only...|||Hello thegirlcandance :) Never fought for love b4, but coming up with reasonings? Oh yeah! That's so me :D  Yup I've tried but I'm moving on to keeping it just-friends for now. If it happens down...|||[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]  Hi CuritadeRana, :) Thanks for stopping by! Hopefully my other posts haven't been too annoying ;-) I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve and speak my mind.   ...|||Vel, You always cut to the heart and take a very unique standpoint. I do enjoy reading your posts, and thank you for responding to this topic. Indeed, I've already interacted with this person for a...|||Hi! You may be surprised but when it comes to myself and my personal goals, I do things many people would think insane too. My hobby is wildlife photography, and I would think nothing of crawling...'