'1. Do you prefer active or more passive/relaxing holidays? Why? I'd choose something in between - reasonably active, not frantic. Crowds kill my energy, so it's nice to have a relaxing place to...|||I've given it some thought, but no more so than I have hypothetical murders or any other darker thoughts in my head. I've been self-destructive, at times, but never suicidal in the sense that I...|||I'm moderately fit, mostly because I have a farm.  For strength, I have 50lb feed bags and 75lb hay bales to throw. For cardio, I have goats which no fence can contain. For flexibility, I have...|||I'm not sure where I would align myself, but I think I am somewhere in the demisexual/asexual range.  I have an elaborate imagination, including sexual fantasies; however, it's rare that I actually...|||It's like reading through every conversation I've ever had...  In addition to everything that's already been said, in one form or another, I'm often told I need therapy because no one else could...|||I think it was the sudden awareness of what I was doing that startled me. And, I'm glad I'm not the only one, too.  I was expecting someone to mention the manipulative potential - that's worth...|||I'm not properly bilingual (English US & English UK), but I've forgotten words like that too. I very much agree. Maddening.|||So many choices... I'll just give my top two.  1.) I let my top teeth drag on the top of my fork. It turns my sister absolutely murderous towards me :) 2.) I speak very, very softly, often with a...|||Does Wii Fit yoga count? I do enjoy it, even though it's just a toy. It's the best I can manage in the rural farm-town where I live - No studios here.  I find the prospect of hot yoga...|||This is a bit embarrassing, so I'm hoping I'm not the only person this happens to -  I was getting ready for my day as normal when I was struck by the intense, near paralyzing thought that I could...|||I'm not sure if this is really what you're looking for, but I will lie wildly and elaborately for absolutely no reason. I've invented children, siblings, pets, childhood adventures, random trivia,...|||In general, I feel like my interactions with other people are like theatre. I don't know what I'm doing, so I act.  Related to this, I've recently made the conscious realization that I will...|||Mine: INTJ 9 - Quality Time 7 - Acts of Service 6 - Receiving Gifts 4 - Words of Affirmation 4 - Physical Touch  My Husband: ISFP 12 - Physical Touch 6 - Quality Time|||I married my ISFP male.  We started dating 10 years ago, and will celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary this summer.  We were just discussing our relationship dynamics earlier today.  Conclusion:...|||Routinely. Sometimes it's a single, sometimes an album or a short playlist.|||I have several creative hobbies (my husband's degree is in art, so most any supplies are readily available in his studio).  That being said, what I turn to most often is Sims. I enjoy building...|||I struggled with this, largely because it's been so long since I've seen or spoken to many of these people. I've specified the era of my life from which I named these people best friend, and how...|||Do you have (or have you ever had) a best friend? Are you (of have you ever been) someone's best friend?  For sake of argument, let's exclude spouses and romantic partners as they tend to earn the...|||I clicked No in the poll, as I do not actively smoke nor have I ever considered myself a smoker. That being said, I have smoked a grand total of 3 cigarettes in my life, all when I was in high...|||Male: Sherlock Holmes  Female: Elizabeth Bennett  I could list plenty of honorable mentions but I went with who came to mind first.|||I watch a lot of tv. A lot.  I should probably be embarrassed. I'm not.  Sherlock Doctor Who Supernatural Elementary Firefly Stargate Star Trek|||To name a few,  This gets me every time:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjETSpmZJM  As does this: 91613  And this:|||First example is on a dry erase board: 87040  Second example is pen on paper: 87041  Especially on paper, I have a tendency to let my words run together into one giant word, something I was...|||I would switch to eating only veg-based proteins; however, they're far too expensive for me to afford on a regular basis. As it stands, I will eat chicken, turkey, and some fish. When our income...|||I'm going to give you someone else's view, not mine, because I think it's very well said.  Thoughts on Growing Up  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu5OiVD2ffE|||Usually I am quite content with my aloneness; however, there are occasions when I have very intense feelings of loneliness, and I find myself savoring the pain of missing my friends. Because I had...|||I learned a handy response from my college roommate: Well, that's an idea. Feel free to say it with some fake enthusiasm because you never said it was a good idea.|||There are exceptions, but in general I am more emotionally invested in fictional characters than I am people in real life.  My guilty pleasures on television are Gossip Girl, The Bachelor(ette),...|||I interviewed with a couple Ivy schools but chose to go to a small, rural, private school instead. It was partially a matter of personal preference toward smaller campuses, and partially a financial...|||(I'm the INTJ in the relationship.)  I categorically did not date anyone who I didn't think had the potential to be marriage material. My now-husband asked me out in a February, I agreed in the...|||We're barely making it, but we're working to clear our debts and stop relying on credit cards. Once I finish my degree, then I'll be able to increase my income drastically (from part-time retail...|||In response to the first question, *you're. To answer, yes.  And, to answer the second question, yes.  They are, in all likelihood, highly specific to a given set of circumstances, but they...|||A damn good nap. Being moved by a book/movie/song. Fine chocolates and imported beer. The smell of used book stores and saddle shops. The first hint of sunlight after an all-night binge-writing...|||Deliberate cruelty toward me - one warning, then they are cut out of my life like they were never there, not worth my time. Once is a mistake. Twice is a choice. Forgiveness can be achieved, but not...|||- Correcting professors is a waste of breath, especially in the middle of their lecture - Correcting professors is also a waste of breath after class, during office hours, or in exam essays  - It...|||I never talk when I can text.  I'm also a firm believer that my cell phone exists for my personal convenience, not for that of others. I regularly ignore it, and everyone with my number knows that....|||Van Gogh. Always Van Gogh. It would be impossible for me to choose one above the others.  From the Doctor Who episode Vincent and the Doctor -  He transformed the pain of his tormented life...|||Official Learning BS Psychology, Minor Sociology MA Social Science, Double Major Psychology/Sociology PhD General Psychology (in progress) Research Area Geek Culture All degrees have been...|||I considered everyone's input, carefully broached the subject, and we got it sorted. Not an easy conversation to be sure, but sorted none the less. Things have been much better.  I took the...|||First, thank you! I've been looking for a free MMPI. Second, my results:  Scale ---- T Score   Hypochondriasis ---------- 54 (average) Depression ---------------- 72 (very high) Hysteria...|||If it is insecurity, shouldn't that have faded over time? Especially since we've never had relationship issues (ie. no cheating). Or could it be symptomatic of some kind of deeper issue? If so, I...|||I am an INTJ female married to an ISFP male.  We have been together, dating or married, for nine years.  One of the few difficulties I have with our relationship is that he says I love you a...|||1.) Eye contact is a major issue for me. Avoid at all costs. 2.) Yes, but it's not my resting expression. It's a weapon. 3.) No idea. Death Glare excluded, I just find eye contact in general to be...|||I'm thinking about Sherlock Holmes.|||35 - I'd say that's reasonable.|||I, too, was on the drumline in high school. Center snare. Loved the power I held then.  I don't recall any rumors as amazing as yours though... There was a bit of talk of my being from another...|||I like these kinds of heroes:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DA834XBdYQ   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5JnqPSzSLo  And these kinds of villains:|||When I was 12-14, a 30-something woman told my mom that she was too intimidated to talk with me.  That was the only time it was explicitly stated, though I am aware of when I am intimidating others...|||Nothing significant for me.   Though I did have enough caffeine one night to hallucinate (visual, auditory) for quite some time. Other than that, alcohol (only buzzed, never drunk) and a couple of...|||I think there's going to be a lot of overlap between this thread and the Things Commonly Said to INTJs thread.'