'This can be how I feel about some ISTJs (they can seem closed-minded to me), but I usually instantly feel a connection w/ ISTPs that feels quite comfortable. Though even w/ some ISTJs I can find...|||I'm pretty convinced he's an ISFP now, especially w/ the video of his mom calling him quiet. Seems he plays characters that are ESTPs.  And Ss do tend to live in their bodies more than live in...|||I could see that. He definitely is an S as he's really gifted w/  physical things. He never looks awkward doing things like dancing,  slapping other people, etc., as compared to Kev Jumba (who I...|||The way all of you ISTPs have replied, makes me realize this guy probably wasn't an ISTP -- I say that because the way you describe giggling sounds perfectly normal/endearing to me....there are...|||I'd say that both of these are my favorite types. It's difficult to separate the person from the type. Because one ISTP may be super charming, and another might not be, etc. I can only list my...|||Something about this makes me feel like it's more of a chuckle versus a giggle. Chuckling is a bit less school-girl-like.   To me, giggling is more like hee hee hee!!! (covers mouth) example...|||Wow this is really interesting! I did know one ISTP who laughed a lot, but it didn't seem giggly to me. Are you a guy or a girl, if you don't mind me asking. Not implying anything, just curious.|||Ya this is what I've seen w/ ISTPs I know well. I prefer when people reserve that big laugh for that unusually funny situation.|||Thanks for the reply Elicit! Ya one thing I love about ISTPs is that they are calm and collected w/ a smirk, etc. I really hope it's a temporary giggling issue....but we shall see. It's possible he...|||I went out w/ a guy, who said he was an ISTP.   I've mostly only known ISTPs to smirk, or laugh, or perhaps a small chuckle (for a brief moment), and then back to that calm cool vibe.   But this...|||Ya I can see that music is just a preference.  However, being an athlete is different. It is related to cognitive functions.   If you live in the moment, you're going to be better at doing...|||hmm, not very creative at all. He said he could draw a car, but couldn't think up something creative.  Ya, I'd prefer a bench also!! I don't know why I said I'd go to the opera...I fear for trying...|||He told me he's taken the test and thinks he's ISTP...but I'm not sure if he's just telling me what I want to hear? A lot of guys want to be ISTP. I know ALL ISTPs are different, but just in general,...|||I agree it's a tough one, but it can be done with some effort.  Both people would need to give and take. The ENFP would need to painstakingly collect crumbs from the kitchen counter, instead of...|||I only like hugging people I'm dating, or in love with. Everyone else gets fake hugs. I purposefully give these tiny hugs to communicate that this is NOT a romantic hug.  I feel like ISTPs are the...|||Thanks. Ya I stopped seeing him. He did have plenty of good qualities also, but not worth the bad ones.|||My problem is that I don't know any ISTPs (in real life) who are as funny as the ISTPs in this thread. They are amusing, but not laugh out loud funny. What do I do?|||thank you all for your tips!  Unfortunately, I think he's just a looser (NOT related to type at all). In fact, though he was an ISTJ, I think he lacked some of the maturity/responsibility that most...|||ya I don't know what I was thinking! ENFPs are too nice, yup! I don't know why i was even considering going out, or having him come over, just not to hurt his feelings!! yikes.   I told him the...|||ya that's a good point, thanks.  He apparently already bought soup. Not sure what to do now, but I'm considering just going out instead, because it'd be so awkward to have him come over when I...|||thank you all! :)  Niss, I never would have thought to see it that way. Why do you say to proceed with caution? Because he's insecure? I def want to take your opinion into account.   How funny if...|||So I went out w/ an ISTJ 2 times. I'm an ENFP. We definitely had a good conversation and a fun time.  My question though...  He texts me things which are obviously jokes, but I'm just not sure...|||I think he's ISTJ. The confusion comes in because we don't think of ISTJs as artists but any type that is creative and brilliant will write imaginative lyrics, etc.  The lyric I never made...|||Madhatter, your post makes sense, thanks. And I appreciate you pointing that out.   I'm really shocked that anyone would have taken the message that I was calling all istps sociopaths, from what I...|||This is hilarious. and true.|||I've seen lots of ISTPs and INTJs really enjoy each other's company a LOT, so I'm not sure you'd need to do anything differently -- maybe the ISTPs feel differently? But it's nice w/ two logicals...|||Let's clear this up.  By me saying 1 INDIVIDUAL ISTP was likely a sociopath, I'm in NO way saying that ALL ISTPs are -- nor was I implying that a majority were -- simply that 1 that I knew was. So...|||I was NOT blaming all ISTPs, nor was I saying they are ALL sociopaths. And I bolded my question.   so I disagree.|||ok so here's a typical ENFP/ISTP story. I'm sorry if this is too much drama, then you can just ignore it. I bolded the main point below, if you don't want to read it all.   I am curious to get some...|||thank you all for your advice.  This is hard. Why can't the ISTPs just take an art class or go to the nail salon? sigh.   It seems I'll be spending some time at the home depot. I'm going to...|||A question for all of your ISTPs...I meet a lot of people (who tend to be the other 15 personality types), but ISTPs often seem hidden away in some mystical land.   I'd like to meet more of you,...|||All of our lovable characteristics can be hated by certain people. Someone who needs warmth, sensitivity, new ideas, social finesse, would of course LOVE us. Someone who has no need for these things,...|||I'd say you're not screwed so long as you recognize that you might have some extra learning to do -- and be open to learning that. We are all very influenced by what we learned as kids.   The only...|||you guys like ENFPs. best. you know it :)|||I'm curious about your working style. I love working for myself, but I've had to get used to my energy spurts and work with (not against) myself.|||the problem is, the ENTp is being themselves, and the ENFp gets offended. We are deceptively similar at first. Then the differences come up...the differences make the ENFp horrified at the ENTp (how...|||I think I'm ready to leave now. It seems he is emotionally abusive. We're on a vacation, and he just left me on the street. We didn't evne have a fight. He wasn't speaking to me for hours (as...|||I think her persona is ESTP. And her actual personality is ISTP.  It just hit me last night when I was out w/ my female friend who is an ISTP, but also very artsy (she writes poems, etc -- yes...|||That last line really sums it up.  My main goal in love is to find a woman who I can stand. I Don't know why, but I find that to be very funny. That would be hilarious to write that in an online...|||Thank you all so much. It's refreshing to hear this.  I'm starting to look at temporary places to move out to.  So we figured out the actual problem: he is only comfortable being around people...|||ya, I'd say that as an ISTP, your most compatible people are going to be GOOD at maintaining relationships (such as ENFPs :). So do your best (of course), but just be yourself. ENFPs like the...|||Thank you all! Helpful stuff. I appreciate the support. :)  I'm going to try a lot of these suggestions and see what happens. For now, I'm spending most of my time away from home...|||ya, you guys are right. I think he's seriously screwed up. He said his family hangs out but they don't look at, or speak to, each other at all. They can spend an entire day(s) ignoring each other,...|||It sounds like something is way off. Maybe you're not really ready for a serious relationship (which is what living together, is). If you want most of your time alone, then just stay single! There's...|||ya that's good advice. We've lived together about 8 months. It's been like this most of that time, though he is sometimes super nice. There is really no middle ground. It's great, or horrible. ...|||It's interesting when you guys smile, you look like extroverts to me! Unless it's the smile/smirk.|||Ya I agree with this. I always try to not say anything damaging, no matter how angry I am. I have slipped a few times, but I regret it. I agree it damages relationships to do that.  He thinks it's...|||I appreciate the responses, all. It's reassuring to know that's not an ISTP quality.  Is it possible that an ISTP who is scared about their future/scared of life in general/depressed, could channel...|||How do you tell apart an emotionally-unhealthy ISTP from just a regular ISTP (who isn't the best w/ communication?)  For instance, would you all tear someone apart verbally (call them names, make...|||I think as I've gotten older, I can really tell how my behavior comes across to others. So it's rare anyone thinks I've crossed any lines. I'm always friendly, but I stop short of giggling...'