'I'm a first generation Hispanic, born and raised in the U.S.  It's funny--my family actually perceives Americans as being reserved. :laughing:  There's a lot of physical contact and emotional...|||Ahh, I should clarify.  I'm usually like this around people I don't know too well. It's just easier to smile, nod and go along with societal expectations when you're interacting with people who can...|||I tend to feign a lot of emotion in conversation. I exaggerate responses and interest most of the time. Socialization has almost become a stage to me; I know what elicits good reactions/laughter, and...|||One of my best friends is an ESFJ (somewhat lower on the F scale). We've got a yin and yang thing going on. We are very different. However, we both have a sense of humor and hold intelligent...|||Lateralus - Tool This entire song is wonderful. I relate to it on so many levels--honestly, I think it perfectly describes maturing as an INTP. Embracing the more human side of yourself, finally...|||http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyU3UP3CP1s  :D|||1. Pink Floyd 2. Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson 3. Led Zeppelin 4. Opeth 5. Tool 6. Wolfmother 7. The White Stripes 8. Black Sabbath 9. Metallica 10. System of a Down|||YES! That was it. Had it at my friend's house once. It's so tasty, hahaha. Makes my mouth water every time I think about it.|||Depends on the movie, where I'm watching it, and who I'm watching it with.  If we're watching LotR, you better shut the hell up.  If we're watching a B-grade horror movie, you better believe I'll...|||Shrimp tempura with udon noodles. Heck, noodles + anything. Rainbow/hamachi/tempura rolls. Peking duck. Fish + tofu hotpot. Black beans and rice. RICE. RIIIICEEEEEEE CARBS RIIICEEEEE Turkey...|||I'm not ENTP, and I've never been romantically in love, but I do have very close friendships.  I am very physically affectionate. Putting love into words has always been difficult for me, and I'm...|||Have you read the books or are you just watching the series? I highly recommend doing the former. Won't say anything more than that.|||Same here!  I'm pretty awful at keeping up with people. However, I don't mind socializing if they seek me out, or indicate they're mind-numbingly bored as well. A passing mention like oh, we...|||People have already mentioned some of my favorites (like the Joker and Magneto) so hmm...  Tywin Lannister - ASoIaF Calculating, methodical, absolutely ruthless.... mm. *___* It's nice to read a...|||How do you approach it?   When I'm alone, I always feel self-conscious and anxious, like it's all-too-obvious I'm emulating social niceties/don't know what I'm doing. It just doesn't come off as...|||I enjoy hugging close friends and family members. There are certain people I don't mind receiving affection from.  However, for the rest of humanity, it's advised you don't touch me. :dry:...|||Hahah. I certainly understand. What I meant was thinking of differing opinions as more data--i.e., a means to improve ones intellect and thought processes.  I guess opinions are like prototypes....|||I certainly get put off when I'm wrong. INTP's pride themselves on logical correctness and mental acumen. To be wrong implies that our reasoning is faulty, we lack sufficient data, etc. That's a...|||People tell me their secrets, or come to me to discuss things they wouldn't feel comfortable asking anyone else. I'm a good listener, don't pressure them to say more than they want to, and they know...|||guys u just need 2 live life n stop worryin abt things like where we com from lol???????? WHO CARRESSSSSSSSSS party drink dance love   YOLO!!!!!!!!!|||Debating: That's irrelevant. That's illogical. That doesn't matter!  At home: Since when did [change made years ago] happen? Where did I put X? I seriously can't find this. Why...|||As an NT female, I often butted heads with the traditional ideals of femininity. I was quite aggressive (particularly towards males who challenged my competence), disliked showing emotions, hated...|||Well, I'm not an NF, but maybe this'll shed light on some problems you encounter with NTs.   #1) What is it that makes a person Too sensitive in your eyes?  When people fail to think...|||How do you guys handle it? Do you like it?  Provided I'm not put on the spot -- I hate that -- I actually enjoy public speaking and performance. Paradoxically, talking to strangers fills me with...|||I think it has less to do with type, and more to do with the individual. Emotional maturity, personal experience, sense of aesthetic, values... etc.  My friend and I are both INTP's (I am fairly...|||Mentally I'm beyond my years and don't identify well with people my age... but I act very childlike.  I don't like talking to new people but I can easily deliver a speech to them.  I cannot do...|||I used to do group roleplays, back in the day... but finding a good RP partner is so much more satisfying. At least for me, anyway. It's easier to plan, and if they're skilled at playing multiple...|||TV noise in the background = instant rage. It's one of those noises that slowly grind up against my consciousness until I notice it... thus interrupting whatever I was focusing on. I get so angry. I...|||Aw. I get what you mean. I have an ISTJ and an INTP roleplay partner. Both are awesome in their respective ways. It's hard to kick stuff off the ground with the INTP, though: we just gorge each...|||I completely identify with you, Entr0py. Especially about changing oneself. Dear God. Sometimes I feel like I need to just rip everyone away--friends, family, familiar settings--and simply start...|||I'm a huge tightwad. I don't have problems giving other people money--but when it comes to spending it on myself? Not gonna happen. Unless I'm absolutely sure I want/need something, and have...|||Genetics and physical appearance. As someone who is pathetically short, I can say that I used to be really aggressive as a child to compensate for it. My clothing/makeup tastes and behavior are...|||Thank you all for the responses!  AkiKaza, I can completely relate. Especially when it comes to interaction--it's frustrating because I can't explain why I feel that way. Not that I would, usually,...|||This is one aspect I dislike about myself. Actually, it's more of a love-hate thing; on one end, it gives me inspiration to write, draw and the like. On the other, it completely screws up my day and...|||For me, it helps to approach my emerging emotions like a puzzle--something to solve and analyze. When I'm strongly affected by something, I write down what I'm feeling. Sometimes drawing or...|||My best friend is an ISFJ, and I have two good friends who are also ISFJ's...  Seriously, what the heck is it about you guys that just clicks with INTP's? You make me all open and... gushy.  Like...|||My grandmother died recently. I lived with her ever since I was born, and over the past six months watched her decline rapidly (she died of cancer). The process disturbed me much more than the...|||I usually draw whatever comes out of my imagination (which is bound to be disturbing). I like eyes, long necks and deformed, inhuman creatures. Monsters, elves, dragons, original characters--you...|||Mm, cannoli. It fills me with sweet, sugary goodness. :crazy:  I'm noticing a pattern here... wasted potential, mundane tasks or problems affecting their grand, master plans = temperamental...|||Try a hobby--for me, art, writing and music are the best forms of emotional expression. Distracting yourself from them does not work. It's like jumping in a falling elevator, in the hope you'll stay...|||I'm certainly temperamental, at least inwardly. One moment, I'll be elated, full of inspiration and eager to learn, create, etc. The next, I'll be fiercely contemptuous, angry, unmotivated or...|||http://personalitycafe.com/intp-forum-thinkers/7550-intps-how-do-you-socialize.html  This thread might help a little...  Often, I find it much easier to socialize with new people when I'm with a...|||Well, the factor of marriage has already been discussed, so...  INTP's rarely initiate things in relationships. He may be afraid of pursuing sex for any number of reasons. We reflect on all of the...|||I think INTP poetry can be quite rich. It's an excellent way of expressing emotion in a way that remains private. I haven't written much poetry lately, but here's some of my older stuff from years...|||She gets a lot of pressure from home. She's often depreciated--nothing she does is good enough, which is an enormous part of her problem. I can't change anything that goes on in her home, so I...|||That's a foolish generalization. I am Christian, and by no means am I a mindless zombie.  Christianity appeals to people because it gives them a sense of purpose. I initially struggled with the...|||Thanks for the responses!  Yes, she is quite stubborn at times--to the point where it can be frustrating, because I can't get her to see things from another perspective. She often feels bad because...|||So I have an ESFJ friend, and I really don't know what to do with her. One minute she's laughing and joking with me, the next she's on my case, insulting my appearance/personality, and then waves it...|||I realize there's already a thread entitled INTP's and emotions, but I haven't read through it and the first post seemed to cover only general characteristics of the INTP's emotional side. I'll try...|||True. I generally don't use it to dominate anyone, though. I don't desire power or influence. I use it for the purpose of blending in and getting to know people, but not because I feel pressured to...'