'I don't know, I can't help you. I feel the same way.|||If you wanted an affordable, one-of-a-kind ring, you could have one 3D-printed out of silver or gold or titanium: Custom Wedding Rings & Bands Gallery - designanything3d|||The Ultimate Square Peg, that was perfect.|||Yep, this. The only real power to change anything lies with your husband. Without his buy-in, anything that you try to change will be ineffective. If he's not willing to step up (and it's really...|||This was brilliant.|||I tested as an ISTJ when I was a teenager. I think it was because I was developing my weaker functions and I wanted to please my mom (ESTJ).|||From me? Hope so, cause here goes...  My Aspie daughter slept with me most nights until middle school due to anxieties. Also, I used to sit in the bathroom while she showered to keep her company....|||My daughter *proud*  68988|||At the request of Ningsta Kitty, I finally have some time to post some struggles/joys of my Aspie daughter.  She once told me that she felt like our guinea pig or some other small prey animal:...|||I'm 41. I have learned:  I'm not ALL THAT I DON'T know everything I appreciate the strengths in others  I respect the wisdom of my elders|||Hey! I live in the American South. Ahem.|||Do not tell your parents. It is not your place, it it your brother's. Your responsibility is to love him and be there for him, even when you disagree with his choices.|||Lad, the ring in the first picture is absolutely beautiful.   I think INFJs, generally, like things that are classic but unique.|||I wonder if: he's interested in you, knows he's going away, and wants to lock it down before he leaves. Your words indicate that you're not at all sure that you want to commit. An LDR is a lot of...|||Yes, I was my mom's confidant while growing up. Still am. Mostly she complained about my father, but it never really shaded my view of him; my intuition told me that he was a good guy. When I became...|||Please reread my post. I was defining the standards of life, not what you should do. In fact, I advocated your doing the opposite of just one thing.  I think it's great that you are analyzing...|||My 16-year-old daughter has Asperger's. I was 25 when I gave birth. I know a lot of what you feel.   It is an incredible challenge to be the mom of a child on the spectrum. You let go of so many...|||quixoticcrush, it sounds likes you just love learning. There is nothing inherently wrong with wanting to learn without having to mold your learning method into the structure that higher education has...|||Oh, Artemiselene, I know EXACTLY what you are going through, I dated an ISFP last year. When it was good, it was really, really good! But there was just no consistency. I was priority #1...sometimes....|||No.|||Vathir, I am so sorry about your job. Although it's scary, it sounds like you are seeing this as an opportunity, which is good. Here is a little bit of my experience, hope it helps.   I have been...|||Freedom is freedom from tyranny, external control, interference, and onerous regulation. When a society is free and takes personal responsibility, when there is rule of law and little government...|||Just when I think I'm finally old enough that I've got life figured out and I'm done making stupid mistakes that have large consequences, I find out that I made a stupid mistake with large...|||I am passionate about human freedom. Nothing, in the history of the world, has vanquished poverty and suffering so quickly and effectively as freedom.|||walker5881, that was GENIUS.|||I can't believe a thread about a spider got this many posts. :happy:|||I hear ya, girl! Been there myself....|||When your car gets stuck on a curb because your Ni trounced your Se.|||I leave things all the time. I finally made a habit of looking back to wherever it was I was sitting to see if I've left something. Usually someone else sees it first and reminds me, which makes me...|||Ravi Zacharius is great at answering theological questions such as, Why does God allow such suffering? Great stuff on youtube.|||I'm a big fan. She missed the God part. But still a big fan.|||I've worked from home for years and I love it! I use remote connection, Ooma (free VoIP), and my boss pays for my broadband. I also have a fax service that drops into my email. I learned several...|||Do you feel closer to your pet than people? What kind of pet is your special relationship and why is it special? An example or two would be great.|||I would stay away from INTPs. The conversation is stimulating but in a romantic relationship, your feelings are woefully neglected.|||Give it some time. All hurts heal with enough time. No need to rush. When you feel safe again, you'll know it.|||I grew up in a Christian household where my dad dragged me out of bed, literally, to go to church every Sunday. When I left home, I abandoned religion altogether and became a deist. I believed this...|||I drive a black GMC Envoy. It's classic and graceful but also functional, and the black makes it just a little bit bad-ass. Just like me.  If it got wrecked, I would buy a Hyundai Genesis (really...|||I used to hate my type because no one understood me. Over the years I have grown to appreciate my strengths (Ni mostly), which are rare in the world.|||I relate to this a lot. There is already good advice on this thread. I would say that my biggest weakness is lack of boundary enforcement, brought on primarily by strong empathy. Especially in...|||Yeah, I think I would be happiest, long-term, with an ENFJ or another INFJ.   Thank you for your replies.|||Married at 20. Divorced at 37.|||Dear ESTJ mother,  I can't live my life perfectly. And i can't stay single forever for you.  INFJ|||Yeah, I had people telling me what to do all the time. Yet miraculously, an INFJ's children always come out well adjusted.  Also, I am a huge conflict avoider. But when my child's welfare is at...|||Gosh you are SPOT on!|||I have a 16-year old daughter who is a beautiful, smart ESFP. She has Asperger's with high anxiety. When I imagined motherhood, it was nothing like it turned out to be. In general, I cannot touch...|||I have a question. It seems like INTPs are really attracted to us and that their relationships with INFJs are very satisfying. Are they also satisfying to the INFJ?|||I  am only just realizing the danger of too much empathy. Sometimes I feel empathy so much that it interferes with my moral structure.   I took an empathy test online and scored a 74/80. (My Aspie...|||I was bullied in sixth grade. Yes, junior high girls are the WORST. I got bullied, then was called into the principal's office and chastised for being too sensitive. A charge that my mother agreed...|||Lies. Can't stand lies.|||I think people in general should wear t-shirts with their MBTI on it as well as their true mental age.'