'If we really understood brain chemistry of sex and how it is designed to chemically bond one person to another we would be very leary of meaningless sex.  Meanlingless sex changes the brain, and in...|||My Hero is an INTJ...|||I not only believe IN God.  I BELIEVE GOD!  But He is bigger than I can explain.  when I don't understand, I stand on this.  I know my God.  He is good.  He is love.  He is Almigty, the great I AM. ...|||Be honest, be honest, be honest...  you can never know what you are doing for your brother. use your voice. he may be difficult but that does not give anyone the right to use him as a punching bag....|||it seems to me that projection has more to do with emotional health (or psychological health, whatever you want to call it) more than type...  a mature, healthy INFP will project less than an...|||seems like being a burden is a major theme for us infps.  one thing you may also want to consider is how we feel misunderstood, like we don't fit in, like we are just different and no one can...|||actually it's more like saying i don't do drugs but drinking alcohol and/or caffeine.|||i love INTPs|||i like schizophrenics.  they are honest and straightforward.  if they need meds to keep them from harming society or themselves then i believe meds are the right course of action. however, i think...|||that's a really good explaination.  many people confuse introversion with shyness and that is WRONG.  Shyness is a social anxiety, an extreme self-consciousness when one is around people (The...|||nothing and nobody....only peace...|||i read a lot about these cognitive functions (in this forum). where can i get more information on these? i find it intriguing and i'm curious. thx|||i can lean a bit to the J side too but i've come up with two questions that may help with the J/P dilemma..  How do you feel about doing nothing?  (P's enjoy doing nothing, J's tend to like to...|||maybe you should just be happy with yourself and not try to define it so much...  you are a unique combination, a creative masterpiece, a mysterious symphony...  i celebrate YOU hugs|||thanks, you made my day. hugs:blushed:|||good question.  i call myself vegetarian because that is my general way of being.  i probably eat fish or chicken once or twice a year...  if you prefer me to be more precise i would have to say at...|||i agree with scruffy here... what's wrong with being an E and also enjoying I activities..  but i have to put my two cents in...  Extroverts are energized by people Introverts are energized by...|||i've been a vegetarian since i was 7 years old or so (i'm 42 now).  although i sometimes eat fish (but they have to have fins and scales) and more rarely chicken or turkey, i cook vegetarian at home....|||well said Peter... i'm not an INTJ but i'm married to one and i adore him.  i love that he is serious and intense. that he thinks deep that he's determined and focussed.  i KNOW he's serious about...|||we are thrilled that another INFP joins us... welcome, glad to have you along for the ride.|||this is fun...i'm sure that is also a T trait... :crazy:  i know the INTP profile very well. my daughter is an INTP and i've read it thoroughly and continue to read other INTPs on forum in an...|||the only thing i will dispute is that you assume i believe in a soul separate from the body.  i believe no such thing... the Bible teaches that dust + the breath (or life force) of God = a living...|||a hearty welcome to you.  glad to have another INFP guy to help the other INFP guys like themselves better (my son is an INFP and struggles to embrace his INFP strengths)  i'm sure well meet...|||I've not had any friendships that have lasted a long time.. perhaps though, that is because I've not really had a deep, genuine friendship..  most of my friendshps have been more superficial, where...|||i tend to type people intuitively.  if i relate to them in some way they are N's.  S's & i don't relate well.. my gut tells me what a person's type is more than anything else.  unless of course the...|||at 42 myself-worth is pretty healthy, bt it wasn't always.  until i was 35 i was perfect and it was killing my.  i entered grad school and came to the place that i needed to be authentic not...|||welcome aboard... glad to have another INFP we are taking over the world.|||i'm not really the jealous type.  saw it in my mother, it's a hugely destructive emotion.  however, i realize it for what it is, INSECURITY in me.  i don't EVER talk myself out of what i feel, i...|||glad to hear it.    did i mention that i also trust their opinions... they really are a smart, insightful bunch..|||i ADORE INTPs.. they are fabulous and hugely misunderstood. they are clever, hilarious and absolutely delightful (except i think they would hate that i describe them that way.)  i usually only hug...|||My precious friend.  what a terrible experience you went though.  the ENTP was correct when s/he stated that anger is appropriate... don't dismiss your anger but don't hold on to bitterness either. ...|||you know you are an INFP when..  you are with a group of people and you are sure you must have a purple face with five horns coming out of your head but/and you're sure everybody is just...|||welcome, glad to have you.|||i just asked my INTP daugther the thread question.  Her answer, Not really.  that about sums up what you said.|||Love that title...  Mine would be From Perfection to Authenticity: The Heroic Journey|||i used to test out as a J as well but i definately feel like and identify more with INFP than INFJ.  when i want to figure out the J/P function i ask two questions... 1.  Leaving guilt out of...|||thanks for the warm words.. sometimes i feel like the men in our lives don't realize how much we take and forgive and let go....  even when we have a good man.|||I'm thinking about what to make for supper and thrilled i found a great recipe... i'm thinking i've got so much to do but want to do nothing i'm feeling full of love, affection, gratitude, and...|||finally, someone says we have to love ourselves first.  but, honestly that is hard to figure out how to do.  but it can be done, and it's a continuous process...   cake, you have expressed...|||try these websites.. www.amenclinics.com/brain.../images-of-alcohol-and-drug-abuse/ www.reuters.com/article/idUSL3026841220070430 www.livescience.com/health/090203-marijuana-brain.html   they...|||yes,  and the arguements are not false.|||as a teen i was better than good.  i was perfect.  never gave my parents ANY trouble.  not one moment of rebellion.  which, by the way, is very, very, very sick and dyfunctional.   as far as the...|||well actually it does.  it can't not.  calming the turbulence is exactly what i mean.  i don't wish to be intrusive but for some reason i feel drawn to you and compelled to 'warn' you of the damage...|||never thought of the boost ratings thing.   That is sick!|||it's horrifying... we see so much of that on TV that we are callous to it...  it's not even real anymore.|||i agree, Miley Cyrus doesn't seem like an N at all.|||my dear boy, quit smoking weed... it literally pokes holes in your brain, and is one of the worst drugs for your brain...  you'll also get more of the understandiing you are wanting without it...|||well i adore everything about you!    about myself, i like: that i'm an infp my nose my feet my stretch marks  what i don't like: well, i wish i was more comfortable around people and...|||i'm happy AND there is room for improvement.  there is always room for improvement with an INFP, but we can be happy too|||Beautiful! wow   to know and be known, fully, with acceptance, openness; and hearts that are safe.'