'Agree with the other answers to this posted above. I definitely notice a lot more affection from my non ISTJ partner when we have been physically separated for more than a few days. I on the other...|||Most definitely. Would also also highly recommend Mr. Nobody.|||Echoing some of the earlier thoughts posted I agree that life is too short to spend a significant chunk of it doing something that makes you unhappy. Especially when there are emotionally better...|||I enjoy doing it because it is also one of my primary love languages plus it makes him happy. If it wasn't my primary love language I probably would still do it, just not as frequently. I'm not...|||Asking them about things they are passionate about even though you would never initiate a conversation about that subject if it were anyone else.  Taking the initiative to do nice things for them....|||I believe in organised chaos. And cleanliness. To clarify, I believe in neatness only where it improves the efficiency of its purpose enough to justify the cost of keeping it neat.   Definitely...|||Black ballpoint pens and cursive. Pencil leaves behind residue on this lefty's hand.|||This is something that I sometimes contemplate too. To try to inject drive into their lives would almost seem like overstepping my boundaries and being overbearing. Trying to get them to be something...|||I sometimes pretend to be more friendly or sociable than I feel. I guess also being cordial to people I can't stand if you can call that pretending, I view it more as being polite.|||I have never been /extremely/ attracted to somemone but generally when I am attracted to someone I act normal, possibly laugh or smile a bit more but that's about it. I have also been known to...|||I haven't read the rest of this thread but would just like to blare the typo horn on question 16) Self-care an personal comfort are far more important to me than most people.  Tut tut.  In...|||Soothing...   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDnyy0Sgsh0|||Haven't read the previous posts so apologies in advance if there is any duplication.  I don't mind the light colour-scheme but strongly dislike the textured background colour which is playing havoc...|||I haven't really explored the site enough to comment on navigational issues with finding things.  I do have comments regarding the colour scheme however. I don't mind the light colour-scheme but...|||Ideas:   - Scrapbooky sort of thing ie with photos of memorable times spent together - Handmade card - Bake something for him - The standard Valentine's Day gift of a box of chocolates|||Wasn't planning on doing anything for Valentine's day. But after some not-as-subtle-as-he-thought questioning by the boyfriend I guess I will end up making something for him. Pretty sure I know what...|||Thanks for pointing that out, I wasn't aware that you couldn't physically post a message less than 10 characters. Interesting though considering how it doesn't really stop people from posting short...|||When they are very good at following rules to a tee such as obeying the minimum 10 character post rule by putting 10char at the end of the post.  I personally don't see the point in doing that as...|||This thread may also be of interest to you: http://personalitycafe.com/istj-forum-duty-fulfillers/23138-how-did-you-meet-your-so.html|||You haven't given a lot of information about her. Generally I try to give presents that align with their interests/hobbies. I personally cherish handmade gifts the most. I'm not really sure if MBTI...|||^ Ouch.  In other news, Elysia has gained a romantic interest for the first time where the feeling is mutual and things are progressing extremely slowly (to the point where at times I pondered...|||I actually don't mind revival of necro threads as long as something informative/useful gets posted as even if the original poster doesn't have the issue anymore it could be useful information for...|||Length of time: Varies depending on how much quality time I spend with the person in optimal settings. I show my true self when I deem them to be a friend worth keeping around. In my personal...|||Do you let people see you cry?:  Immediate family - Yes. Though it is usually caused by arguments so when the tears start I wrap up the argument and usually migrate to somewhere where I can be...|||Well since it has already risen from the grave so to speak:  - Having a shared sense of humour - Taking things slowly / not rushing into a relationship|||One of the last things I posted on Facebook:  I can hear a sound only audible to young people - What about you?  Note: It is an irritating sound.|||I've noticed this about someone who I think is an ISFP. Whenever I make a negative statement about something he is usually quick to defend it by offering an alternative viewpoint. I view it as a...|||Have had the oooh bit replaying in my head, guess it doesn't help that I've been singing it on and off too. The studio version isn't available on youtube.  ...|||It is a human display of emotion that isn't fully controllable. There are probably people who can start and stop crying on demand but those are generally fake tears. Crying is usually uncontrollable...|||If I was crying in front of someone, it'd feel awkward because I'd much rather cry alone. I don't want people to see me crying because I don't want people to feel sad or uncomfortable because of it....|||The only time I've ever seen a man cry is when his girlfriend was also there so at the time I mentally delegated the responsibility to comfort him to his girlfriend and I just pretended he wasn't...|||I've had this playing on repeat for the last few hours.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfIOBUCOvA  (this song may have already been posted on this thread already)|||I just imagined the last two posts being said in a robotic tone like Amy's off The Big Bang Theory :crazy: . I like the calm rational/logical mentality.|||My Excel Table + Random statistical measures (for fun)  ElysiaCorgiGirlSelaDeamoMBTI EnthusiastOut0fAmmo1987 0144455323362841 0224160611211510 0317293020280622...|||I'm an example of nature (uncanny likeness to father in the ways we are wired / how we think) which has been mellowed out via nurture (influence of mother).  Interesting article:  Snappy...|||How to understand him better --> Ask him questions to learn more about him but also make it clear that it's alright to not answer if he feels uncomfortable with certain questions. Though in saying...|||Type One: 44 Type Two: 24 Type Three: 17 Type Four: 2 Type Five: 46 Type Six: 22 Type Seven: 0 Type Eight: 19 Type Nine: 36|||Talk to him and be frank about your thoughts on the situation. Maybe he is unaware that in your mind he seems to be distancing himself or maybe he really is purposely distancing himself. The answer...|||The person who has asked me that question the most is a guy. Though granted he is the only guy in the list of people who have ever asked me that question (only get asked it about once a year or less...|||1. Why do you always look so mad? Are you mad? (asked by your friend who's not that close to you)  I've never been asked that before. Similar to CorgiGirl, I've only ever been asked are you...|||This better quality image of likeness will self destruct in the near future :crazy:     Oooh do you have the sheet music for Bach Cello Suite No1 Prelude in G Major? That is one of my favourite...|||The tone of your vocals reminds me of the old-style singers who had awesome voices :happy:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLriEdFDkFM  The chorus of this song is too high for me hence my...|||Never heard that song before either. Chorus is catchy though, was singing along by the end of the video. I liked your happy swaying :crazy:    I'd wanted to join my high school choir but I ended...|||If it was me and there was no way I could see it working out, I'd say it straight that no, I didn't like you that way. I may try to soften the blow depending on the situation/context.   I'm not...|||I never ask people how are you as a greeting or as a conversational phrase because I usually don't want to know the answer nor do I care about the answer as it is normally fine or good which I...|||My solution is to close door and lock. Then ignore bangings on door. :crazy: Nah, I'm generally left alone if my door is closed.|||You were blind to me, now I'm blind to you   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEozZV04UwU|||I normally sleep like C and more like A when I'm feeling cold. Sometimes I fall asleep like D but always wake up on my side. Also pretty sure I have posted something similar to this on another ISTJ...|||If you haven't already, perhaps search up some threads in the INFJ forum or seek advice there on how to best deal with the aftermath. Some threads that I searched up, not sure how many of them are...|||For people who pique my interest or who I want to find out more about what kind of person they are, I make assumptions from things that I observe about them as well what they say and how they act...'