'Operations and wellsite geologist   i work on drilling rigs and manage the geology side of drilling projects. My job primarily is a communicator, mentor, go-between and high pressure problem...|||I learned tarot cards and it is a good vehicle for this. However i have learned with age that some (most) people are not ready for information or the truth about themselves and i think it is...|||ive had this feeling and realized that, for the most part, he doesn't need me. My opinion on life challenges, how to solve problems, etc is not asked for or really considered and often not respected....|||I don't think he meant it bad with saying you can be apart.  My ISTP partner of 7 years and I have the same dynamic and mutual independence and a lot of comments posted by others are extremely...|||After 7 years together, I still do not understand my ISTP partner. It is both frustrating and incredibly intriguing. He never stops surprising me and this has lead to quite a tumultuous relationship....|||One of my best friends of over 10 years is an ISTJ female. Recently I told her some happy news and she got all lecture-y on me regarding the news instead of the happy and encouraging like others are....|||In elementary school, I was smart but no one cared. I was well liked and had quite a few friends.  In the junior high/high school (there was no junior high in my world), I had my groups and no one...|||You will be okay. Just going to take some time.   An important thing is to try your best to get OUT THERE. I find I can become incredibly introverted when depressed and I just create this abyss for...|||For those that drink, booze is always good. Especially something special like actual baileys or grand marnier or a whiskey that's a step up from the usual. That's the default gift for the 40yo ISTP...|||I feel the same loneliness. Have had many meltdowns over this. Still trying to figure out if I can live with it. I also worry about what will happen if when I find someone who is there for me more...|||I've had one and let's just say it was very effective.   No need to worry.|||I have two female ENFJ best friends. Well definitely one. I always confused them (still not sure about one) with ENTJ because they are both pretty darn rational but they are pretty much like...|||I think you just have to do what feels right for your soul. So be it if it's a little masochistic. Better than watching the world go by from the sidelines. And doing nothing guarantees a result of...|||My signature is from one of those tests recently taken. I just used bars to represent percentage.|||I use Ni all the time. Basically I gather information with Ne, create a big picture for myself and process and relate it when I'm by myself using Ni. I love creating systems especially workflows and...|||I dunno if it is your Si that is the problem. ENFPs suck at Si too and yet never really seem to have these issues.  I think developing your Fe/Fi would help more and at least then you aren't stuck...|||This is interesting to me because I have discussed this topic for a very long time with one of my best friends, a female ENTP.   She cannot fly under the radar no matter how much she says she wants...|||What worked with my ISTP man is I think I smiled (apparently a big deal) and made some observations about something messed up or wacky. That tends to get his attention and will often trigger an...|||I've been with an ISTP for 6 years. We've had so many ups and downs yet I always come back to him because I love him just so much. I get really unhappy with how bad our communication can be and how...|||I think he is leaving it ambiguous cause it is no, not wanting it now. But he wants to keep the option open. I've done that type of thing. But who knows if he would ever be ready to go there. I...|||I'm exactly the same as this. Crazy. And Totally agree with the advice. An ENFP is probably the easiest person to ask. They will do their best to not make you feel bad Eben if you do t get the answer...|||I often feel as if most men just want me for a sexual relationship and are less interested in actually wanting the person inside. I wonder this sometimes with my spouse even. Often I feel very alone...|||We often clash or just avoid each other because we just don't relate.  Oh no enter key not working.  I have three ESTPs in my life. Sister of my ISTP partner, my brother-in-law of my ISFJ sister, and...|||Never met someone who shows more appreciation for a delicious home cooked meal as my ISTP.  It is absolutely enjoyable watching him enjoy it with lit up face and mmmm noises and a big hug after if I...|||Okay, not always an option, but highly effective : SEX|||I also have an INFJ friend where there is definite attraction between us. He's definitely playing the hot/cold type thing where he doesn't often contact me but when I contact him then we have a great...|||There is definitely a shift in your friendships starting in the late 20s. Some friends will drift away as they get more involved in their own lives. Some will start families, which become their no.1...|||Sounds like you have a corporate culture- clash.  Doubt it is really fixable or a long term fit.   Use this job to get what you want out of it (become really hireable, improve skills, make...|||ESTJs rarely like me and I also rarely like them. Actually replace like with tolerate. We clash. I avoid them at work, the only place we are forced to interact. None are in my family...  ESTPs...|||My fiancé is ISTP and I have several ISTP friends, male and female. A couple ISFP friends too. Awesome people to do things with and travelling with SPs is the best.|||*disclaimer* My Enter key decided not to work...* I lean towards messy and cluttered because I like my things visible.  Generally I take care of things I love and I totally disregard things I don't...|||My sister ISFJ is sometimes like this. Bluekitdon's post sounds bang-on to me. Shale's does as well.   My sister adores her family but is so stressed out, with good reasons, that she can be fairly...|||My sister is an ISFJ and I often ask her about people. I always see who people could be rather than who they are so I can rely on her realistic present-day analysis. I frequently focus too much on...|||My istp hubby is a mechanic but that isn't his profession (he is a drilling rig supervisor). It does become part of his job though because he is very good at it. Often he ends up fixing more than the...|||I have no line. Everything is a blurred grey area. Nicknamed TMI (too much information). I'd never do anything to actually hurt anyone and i have a full full heart eager to bring love all around the...|||30s are so much much better for me. I'm more secure with myself, come to terms with career and family and friends. I became much more spiritual and that has made life more rewarding. I do not long to...|||The adventures are a good part of why our relationship works. Going on 6 years past a 1year break during which we still did adventures together.  If we don't do adventures we grow really stagnant and...|||Likely He talks about ESTPs cause he noticed the pattern that they also have a high sex drive according to perc observations.    Im in it for the connection and the fun. It feels good and it is...|||I watched that episode! That lady is a NUTJOB. And this show is full of wackos but this lady is just terrible. Walk. Away. I think if I was the husband I would be drinking a whole heck of a lot. And...|||I often question why I seem to have lower morals than some. I sympathize with cheaters and villains and I will break laws. I guess my alignment is true neutral. I have love in my heart all the time...|||I have two male INFJ friends and our chemistry is too good. Feels like Right person wrong time. Great friends but have to make sure it stays in the friend zone. We are all in serious relationships we...|||We met at work in the bush and got along as friends. He left work there for a couple years and I broke up with my then bf. Facebook started, I added him and messaged. We kept chatting there and msn...|||I hate people generalizing functions. My Ni is as strong as my Ne and way stronger than any other function. I use Ni much more than Fi. I love Ni thinking and I love dark humour and twisted satire...|||Many say we don't have functions in common but not many people follow them specifically as they should for their type. I have strong Ni and okay Ti for instance and my Se is okay. So I can understand...|||Hi ISTPs  Curious what kind of art you like? I'll just start off with art on the wall, like paintings, posters, collages etc...   Do you like art that shows off technical skill? matches your...|||Top 5 Characteristics - Confident and masculine - Independent and free-thinking - Considerate and has some chivalry - Not Insecure! Oh yes that is confident but maybe a slightly more nuanced...|||My husband will suddenly out of nowhere tell me something really important even though I ask him about his day and he says basically  it was a day. I think he just automatically ignores small talk...|||I flirt all the time. Totally unconscious. Work with all men where there are specific boundaries that make it fun rather than teasing.  Even just smiling a lot is flirting. Plus I'm...|||I seem to be friends with everyone except ESxJs - cant think of a single one for either of those types.  Keep listing the types and every other I can identify a good friend.|||I'm married to an ISTP. Best man in the world. 6 years together.  We are very complementary though have challenges. Balances me and lets me be myself. Bad verbal communication but we actually agree...'