'My greatest 'pet peeve' is what I defne as practiced apathy towards others.  I see it as a symptom of living in a society that values materialism over compassion.|||I'm usually consistent in the range of 130-135.  I've read this is rather high but I don't think IQ tests are an accurate measure of intellect.|||This short piece is extremely accurate.  Unfortunately this perspective has led me to pursue only very superficial friendships after being let down far too many times.  I'd say the only true...|||It's my face.  I've never liked the idea of avatars.|||I invite you to read the quote in my signature. :dispirited:  And anyways, you are far more than your four letter 'personality type'. Don't see it as a restriction but as an opportunity for self...|||Technically you don't spend any time in the water if you're doing your job right (:wink:) but to be honest when I'm stood on the deck in the middle of the North Sea and the ship is being thrown...|||No I do not.    Having extroverted feeling as the main driver for my introverted intuition does not make me what most would refer to as 'too feminine'. In fact most would describe me as somewhat...|||I'm a sailor on a rescue vessel who can't swim. :laughing:|||I do know that for the sympathy of one living being, I would make peace with all. I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe. If...|||Anyone who knows me in person, including my own girlfriend of eight years, will wrongly type me as INTJ.  In fact I struggled for a long time with the concepts of Fi/Te and Fe/Ti; only recently...|||I need the sea because it teaches me. - Pablo Neruda    Well I am a sailor. :penguin:|||Why not keep an actual personal diary? There's nothing 'personal' about a public thread on a forum.  I don't think anybody needs to explain themselves to you.  In fact your need to challenge others...|||Welcome!  :penguin:|||Sign my chest and you can have mine?|||As a Northern European who grew up within an Asatru family I have to say I love your name and profile photo.|||I'm not sure if you read the other posts where I describe the poor service offered by the college which is why there is a performance issue.  My fellow students may be struggling but they are also...|||Konbanwa.  Hajimemashite - douzo yoroshiku! :smile:  Thank you very much for the response.  I recently had a chat with the tutors and fellow students; we now have permission to use the campus...|||Well I'm Agnostic to the point where it's more appropriate to just say Atheist to avoid confusion.  When 'life sucks' that's okay; The universe does not owe me anything.  I often find my own...|||I work at sea for months at a time so simply the idea of getting back on dry land always excites me.  I still can't wait to get back to sea after just a few days though. :laughing:|||Apathy towards suffering Dishonesty & people who are manipulative  Those who abuse their authority People who value materialism over compassion Bad manners Poor grammar; your post annoyed me...|||On Sunday I was part of the services march as I'm in the British Merchant Navy.  What stayed with me were the reactions from the older generations in the crowd.  Some were clearly full of joy and...|||I come from a family of British Merchant Navy Seafarers.  Most of them died on supply vessels by German U-Boats.  The Merchant Sailors are kind of the unsung heroes of the World Wars. 14,660 lost...|||Oh there's no need for an apology!  In fact I'm incredibly grateful for your response which has inadvertently opened me up to another behavior of mine that I was not aware of (you sly old dog you)....|||Whether this is indeed true or not is irrelevant. What's more interesting is your apparent need to start this thread|||I'm not necessarily doing the work for them; I'm literally teaching the classes we're already having in simpler terms.  I think the real issue is the poor standard of the teaching staff at our...|||Hello my fellow ukulele strumming friend!  I was wondering if you know much about Old English and Scandinavian mythology?  My father is Norwegian so I grew up hearing the old myths and sagas of the...|||There is a fantastic amount of truth to your insights. In fact I never even really considered my ego being a factor in the matter.  The real problem is the poor standard of teaching which is why...|||Oh right.  The class is completely male and my partner and I have a long distance relationship anyways so it's not like I'm choosing my classmates over her.  She doesn't have an issue with what I do,...|||Sorry but what's the relevance of these questions? I'm a little confused.|||I'm a mature student attending the same course as the people I'm teaching (who are mostly ten years younger).  We have tutors but due to the intensity of the material being taught people are...|||Although very empathetic I do not do this.  I'm interested in any others who might though.|||Hello INFJs and anyone else out there reading this.  I wanted to ask fellow INFJs (and anyone else who cares to answer) about their experiences in finding that harmony between helping those in need...|||It's funny you should say that because people are often startled when I engage in a debate.  I seem to draw a line in my mind as the conversation proceeds and if that line is crossed I go from...|||Thanks a lot!  It's my alter ego! :dog:  If you need any help with anything to do with the name change then send me a message.  I'm more than happy to help any way I can.|||[QUOTE=Cerridwen;22873690]Thanks for your input, how come you changed your name twice?  Originally it was because I didn't want my father's name but after a few years I decided I wanted to change...|||Maritime Academy; Is that the American equivalent to the British Merchant Navy?  I'm not sure where you are within the industry but I have to say that a life at sea is fantastic if you're cut out for...|||I think it all depends on your definition of 'masculine'.  Typically most would consider me to be this.  I work in a male dominated industry (Merchant Navy Officer), I'm in good physical condition,...|||Hello.  I've changed my name legally via the deedpolls service twice.  Both times I changed my first and surname. In the UK it's a simple process; you spend around thirty pounds for the legal...|||Hello.   My name is Jack and I'm a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy (you'd be surprised how many people have no idea what the Merchant Navy actually is).  I've been typed as an INFJ by...'