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did you know that the largest recorded jellyfish was longer than a blue whale? like it was over 36 meters long. (blue whales are about 35m) it's called the lion's many jellyfish. that's my favorite animal fact, nobody ever wants to hear my random facts but i tought that as an intp you might appreciate it

Well now I know!!!

That's a lot of meters wow

Did you know that shrimps have 12-16 colour cones?

(I spent 10 mins looking for this one word and I couldn't find it so my fact may not be true because I didn't use the right word and the world is dead to me now.)

Thanks for sharing :D

I'll go jump off a cliff now

#facts #probably

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INFPs (based on my observations)

At first they're all kind and nice and just so gosh darn loveable, but their dark side can be pretty scary...

Like if you really hurt them, they will get back at you. Like they will use their charms and INFPness (I don't really know what word to use lol) to manipulate everything and everyone to get to their goal if it ever comes to that. But something must be really (like really) f*cked. Because they're usually a humanitarian in a way so it rarely ever gets to that.

Again, this is just what I think. So I could be wrong :P

#MBTI #mbti personality types #infp

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INTP: oh look that puddle kinda looks like a heart

INFP: *jumps inside it full speed*

INTP: why tf would u dO THAT?

INFP: wanted to see what it felt like, being a heartless b*tch. Gotta say, was not as satisfying as INTJ says.

#mbti #mbti conversations #mbticonversation #mbti personality types #intp and infp #intp #infp #me and my friends

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#INTP #MBTI #meme #mbti memes

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Y'all good news! A friend of mine is also an INTP which opens like so many doors. For me obvi. But yea

I also don't do watermarks bc I don't believe in those (lies. I always forget) so yea. Y'all credit me if u do repost. Or don't. It's cool either way

#MBTI #INTP #ENTP #INTJ #ENTJ #INFP #ENFP #XNFP #XNTX #meme #mbticonversation #mbti types #mbti stuff

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INFP : *posts*

+Are u on drugs?

-a drug called sadness...

INTP: is this what rock bottom is?

#this was on her WhatsApp status!!!! who tf does that? #MBTI #INTP #INFP #sadly actually happened #actually happened

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INTP: geometry? More like g-NO-metry because I can't do this anymore

Friend: that was horrible. Please stop

INTP: how bout this, geography? More like ge-NO-graphy because I can't do that either

Friend: that's somehow worse than the last one. please let me leave

#MBTI #mbticonversation #mbti conversations #INTP #sadly actually happened #ya gurl sucs at both

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Friend: when u said *thing* it made me feel SO awkward

Me, an intp: thank you for sharing. Allow me to do that again.

#intp #it be like that sometimes #mbti #me and my friends #mbticonversation #mbti conversations #intp mbti

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Types in Depth #8: INTP

FIRST OF ALL, I… apologize! I admit it; I’ve neglected this blog for a while. Sure, I can argue that I have legitimate reasons to do so: new job has been challenging. Which obviously has taken over all my time (apart from sleep). Pretty much everything has taken second priority. But at the same time… writer’s block for this entry has been torturing me for weeks (mostly due to fear that I can’t do INTPs justice, as I’m INTP and may personalize too much…, etc. etc., …). Anyway, I decided to just sit, type, and publish. If it’s wrong, I expect y’all will point it out! :)

Thank you for waiting.

Finally! My TYPE! I know this type pretty well now… so my goal is to keep this about the same length as every one of these entries; I know a little too much about INTP at this point, which makes it difficult for me separate my ego from this type (especially), which is dangerous because in trying to be as accurate as possible, I could accidentally do disservice to the INTPs. So my goal is to be as “objective” as possible, but please be aware that I could hold certain biases about INTP due to the fact that I am one. If you see any inconsistencies, as always, please let me know. No matter how much it may “hurt” my ego, corrections will only provide betterment to us all.

 Without further ado, the last of the intuitive perceivers: INTP.

According to CAPT.org, INTP comprises a total of 3-5% of the total population. Approximately 4-7% of the male population is likely to be INTP, while only 1-3% of the female population is likely to be INTP. This is on trend with most thinking types having less of the female percentage than the feeling types.

The INTP has many fanciful names and even more devastating stereotypes. Known to many in the MBTI as the laziest, most doubtful, and even arrogant type, INTPs do not get the kind of “highest regard” reputation given to their “cousins,” INTJ. Now, most of you who have been on my blog long enough should know and understand that those stereotypes are nothing; INTPs feel deeply, and they struggle in a world where they are rarely accepted for the “observations” they bring. In a world that favors Te and Fe judging functions, Fi and Ti (but Ti especially in some aspect due to how it can show up in people) using individuals can’t help but feel like pariahs. Not only do they often feel like pariahs, but they tend to go through a time period in their lives where they are treated as pariahs. So what does this to a lot of INTPs who desire above all, at least minimal public recognition and acceptance of their thoughts (inferior Fe)? I believe the answer lies in the stereotypes most are familiar with: lazy, unmotivated, sarcastic, stinky, and well, useless.

INTP like the ENTP cousin utilizes for their top two functions, Ne and Ti. However, unlike the ENTP who struggles to narrow down the many conflicting ideas and possibilities using Ti, INTP struggles to see outside of their framework of thought and needs to access their Ne function by asking, “This is the framework that I’ve built based on the facts and theories I’ve found, but it can’t be this simple; it can’t be this ‘closed,’ and final.” Being an INTP is rather paradoxical. On one hand, INTP builds highly subjective systems of thoughts based on the information they’ve gathered and their own interest. On the other hand, INTP is equally highly logical, logically and maintains rationally consistent thought process which makes it difficult for outsiders to break down their logical thinking process, which can frustrate a lot of people who may have positive but “emotional” bent on their viewpoint, as Ti is not only logical but subjective.

This is also due to the fact that the INTP unconsciously represses Fe, a judgment based on values and harmonious relationships with others rather than that of personal logic or what makes “sense.”

A healthy INTP will process all data through the functions Ti>Ne>Si>Fe, with the eventual goal of their personal logical viewpoint (Ti) somehow benefitting/impacting the awareness of the greater awareness of people (Fe). Unhealthy INTP are apt to fall into the Ti-Si grip, 

Just like the INFP, INTP can feel very frustrated in a world where the behaviors and the thought process of the majority of its inhabitants simply do not make sense; where X is the logical and therefore correct answer, INTP is often amazed to find that others do not choose the same “logical” or “correct” choices, nor do they feel they need to. They care about “what is right,” and that is sometimes, wholly different than “what is correct.”

Nevertheless, like all other types, INTP matters. INTP will not lie to themselves that they know everything, nor will they lie to others to please them. If it is incorrect, then it doesn’t matter if you’re the Emperor of Rome; you’re incorrect. However, it is also not a lie that the talent INTP brings to their community is that of critical assessment and brutal (emphasis on brutal) honesty, and this often clashes with many around them. Not being valued for their viewpoints is hard on anyone, even the often clueless INTP. With enough discouragement from their environment, the INTP begins its way way down the road of unhealthiness: Ti-Si loop and Fe grip.

Ti-Si Loop

When an INTP begins to doubt their deductive reasonings based on outside feedback (and to be honest, what INTP hasn’t doubted themselves?), they begin to internalize their thought process. When the outside response isn’t what they expected, they’ll go back into their thought process to wonder if everything they processed was true. This is extensive and thorough, but like all other introverted types, this is subjective, and the tertiary function is not as reliable or as developed as the individual wishes. INTP will sift through all of the tried and true methods they remember (which, despite being significant compared to an ENTP, would not nearly be the same amount as say.. ISTJ), and try to troubleshoot.

But the important point the INTP neglects to realize, is that the subjective model which he/she is working with is bent/tilted in a subjective angle, and even all of the Si data couldn’t possibly un-bend nor straighten out the Ti model. The INTP can get lost in this loop for days, weeks, or even in extreme cases, years, trying to figure out ‘where it went all wrong,” or “the one key factor that would make this completely true,” generally alone. They may seek out some help, but because the INTP is utilizing subjective functions, they’ll be extra-sensitive if well-meaning third party points out contrary point of view that does not “jive” with what the INTP already knows to be true. Therein lies the problem: INTP wants so badly to fix the model in their mind and to be correct, but they’re also equally too sensitive to heed the constructive criticisms of others because they’re emotionally attached to their points of views.

Those lucky enough to recognize this tendency in themselves can, with the help of objective viewpoints and criticisms, get out and find that key factor that they’d been missing in their Ti model.

Those unlucky/stubborn enough to deny the viewpoints of others because it is “irrational/emotional/not objective/not scientific, etc.,” will continue to search through every source they have to “troubleshoot” perceived inaccuracies, but not be able to find a solution due to the fact that they’re simply not going to be troubleshooting in the correct spots.

INTP desires to be self-sufficient, to be independent, and to have a clear logical mind, but the Ti-Si loop prevents this, and this will frustrate the INTP. INTP will begin to neglect Si matters because the INTP is much too focused on just one aspect of Si: finding the wrong detail. INTP will find themselves to be more tired on a daily basis, have trouble with diet and exercise, struggle with hygiene, and even go as far as becoming more absent-minded and less in touch with reality.

When this goes far enough…

Fe Grip

As with other types, the grip occurs when the top three functions basically lose the capability to process information and handle life. Unlike in the extroverted types, INTP will seem more jovial, happy, and excited for life, and many people around them will find them to be joy to handle at first. Even the INTP will feel excited at first.

However, This doesn’t last long. Because Fe state was reached not as a result of the proper cognitive processing, but due to the top three “shutting down,” INTP will burn out faster and the longer they’re in this state, the rougher the burn out is afterwards.

INTP will start making decisions based on relationship needs or through “socially acceptable” values. However, the big problem with the INTP, is that what they think to be socially acceptable/altruistic values miss the nuance developed in the FJs. Therefore, the INTP will hold the Fe values to the same level of scrutiny that facts would under Ti. This will make the INTP overly rigid in their application of Fe value decisions, which will inevitably lead to bad results. This in turn frustrates the INTP, who only had “the best intent” in mind and secretly desires for harmonized environment.

The INTP will also become overly argumentative, all with the intent “to clarify everything” and create “peace,” when in reality, it will inevitably lead to conflict and result in the exact opposite of Fe goals.

Eventually, the INTP will crash and deal with the repercussions. Psychological instability, exhaustion, and overly exaggerated emotional expressions (although the INTP will feel justified in expressing them that intensely as they themselves feel them that intensely; emotions for INTPs often will feel extreme; most of the time, INTP doesn’t feel or notice anything, but when in the Fe grip, emotions will feel intense, scary, and uncontrollable). Furthermore, since the INTP is normally reasonable and subdued in their emotional expression, loved ones will think the matter that the INTP is freaking out about must be a huge problem since INTP wouldn’t “freak out about nothing.”

In reality though… it may not be that big of an issue. Nevertheless, INTP needs to talk it out and release the emotional stress building within them with close loved ones who will not judge but provide patient and loving guidance (preferably FJ, who will be able to guide the INTP’s childish use of emotional value judgments and help them untangle the mess that is Fe data).

For the “independent” INTP, the way to get out of Fe Grip is through the “other.” I’ve always found that to be a bit cruel, but what can you do?

Eventually, with enough love and care, and slow acceptance of objective data (because even loved ones are providing an angle to a problem invisible/not considered by the INTP at the time), INTP can return to normal functions, or even better.

Ne and Fe are inevitably tied for the INTP (and the ENTP). It is through the Fe, Ne becomes realized, and it is through the Ne, that the Fe gets recognition and awareness in the INTP’s psyche. And through this awareness, realization, recognition, and incorporation, the psyche becomes balanced, and the INTP will be closer to achieving that Fe goal than before.

Honestly, although this is so long, I could keep going. But… I’ll leave that for another entry (Si & Fe entanglement in the unconscious*).

Thank you for reading!

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My friend: So what kind of guy do you want?

Me: Definitly an ENTP, probably Enneagram Type 4 with wing 3, so they’re not so laid back as many ENTPS are depicted ya know? but still really mysterious and kinda emotional to contrast me and my cold black space where a heart is suppost to reside. Tritype I would like a 457, 5 with wing 6 and 7 with wing 8 so they can like keep up with my core 8 wing 7.

Friend: What the fuck?

Me: You can never go wrong with tall dark and handsome?

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So i was just walking to school today minding ma own business as one does, and i see this old lady and she asked me if I could give her some money.

So i was like "aw what a sad situation. I wanna help!" All i had was two 5$ and I needed around 7$ to get through my day.

I decided that I could go a day without eating much and was about to give her one of the 5s when she just....grabs both???? And started pulling???

I obviously pulled back cause I needed that money. I was like "ma'am a 5 is all i can give you. I need the rest"

To which she replied "i hope you burn in hell " and...spat???on my face????

My fuckin face????

?????

????????

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These are all me and now i feel exposed

Struggles of a female INTP

"Are you tired?" " Are you mad?" "You would look so much prettier if you just smile more"

"Girls don't do that" Grown-ups would said every time you wanted to play with boys as a child, because climbing trees or a mud war was funnier than playing inside with barbies.

"Girls don't do that" Most would say again when you want to pursue a career that is not typically "feminine" (I might be really stupid then. You see, I wasn't aware that math had gender, somebody should have told me sooner)

Also not all intps like science some are history nerds or are artists

We do too enjoy make up. Tumblr stereotypes are bs sometimes. But we also enjoy a clean face and a simpler style

Having a 1000 ideas but usually too lazy to make them real

More books than clothes

Seriously the only reason I buy clothes is because I'm dragged by my mom (enfp) or when I have an important event I can't escape from.

Picking a science fiction/action movie over a romantic one (except perhaps Pride and Prejudice, 2005)

Face palm as you realize (too late) that he/she/them were flirting with you

Not knowing what to do with your life because you can't decide. So many choices.

Did I already mentioned laziness?

"Did you know that octopuses...?" Randoms facts everywhere, every time.

Not talking at all (Ti)

Talking too much (Ne)

No in between

Procrastination

Avoiding problems, emotions, people, you know, life in general. Until it explodes in your face.

Dating, most people (especially men) found you intimidating and unapproachable.

But not having trouble with being single, so it's not like it bothers you much

People not understanding that you are not that interested in getting married and having kids

You prefer to focus in your job/studies and dreams

Resting Bitch Face. If a guy has it is cool and stoic. If woman has it then she must be a cold horrible witch that sacrifice puppies and kittens to the gods of death.

Trust issues, because you question everything and everyone it's not easy to trust and be comfortable with someone.

The good thing is you can detect manipulative assholes a mile away. You might not notice if someone's likes you but damn you know when someone lies.

So ambitious but, guess what? you are lAzY

Learning how to be disciplined is mentally painful

"I'm trying to sleep could you please shut up!" you at your brain at 2am

Socializing with three people and then feeling like you were walking through the Sahara desert

Emotions are difficult but (many agree if you ask) still having more awareness than tumblr stereotypes. This is because girls are encouraged/raised to develop emotional maturity and to pay attention to others perspectives instead of ignoring their feelings and 'man up'.

So many questions, why? how? when? Some teachers hated you for this, others loved you

People thinks you are chill

No, you are not

You're internally screaming 24/7

Fashion icons

Or you have no idea what you are wearing, you just got dressed

As you can see now, we have a thousand contradictions

Killing with kindness sarcasm

(3 hours later after a social interaction) "Why the fuck did I said that?! Now they are gonna think I'm such a jerk"

Secretly wants to be liked and accepted, *will die before admitting it*

Fanfic trash, don't even deny it

Struggling when people don't understand that you don't enjoy physical contact unless you are the one initiating it

Questioning if there's something wrong with you (especially in high school) because you don't behave, think and feel like the typical bubbly, nurturing, social and sweet stereotype of a woman

Being called a heartless bitch at least once

It takes a long journey to accept that it's okay to not be what society expects from you as a female

But once you are in peace with that nothing will stop you

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I just don't get how money can be better than protecting the earth you walk on...

Like What'cha gonna do with your coins when you notice they don't produce the oxygen you breathe or the water you drink or the food you eat... Money ain't edible and useless when we all decay..

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INTP- ...maybe?

Reblog with your type and a phrase that you say too much

Intp- that doesn’t make sense though?

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Stop shaming people for what they like.

You like anime? You’re not a weeb, you just like it, that’s okay!

You like Animal Crossing and not a “real game”? That’s okay! Animal Crossing is a game that makes you happy! It’s valid!

You’re a furry and like anthro art? Congratulations, you found something that makes you happy.

If people found things that they enjoy, who are we to tell them they’re invalid? They really deserve to be picked on because they found something that makes them happy? If it’s not hurting anyone, let people like what they like. Leave them be.

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INTP: writes “I feel like” 

Inner voice: “Why don’t you write ‘I know’, you liar?”

INTP: “I’m trying to be relatable! What if I sound too bossy? What if everyone thinks I’m stuck up? What if someone finds out later that I’m incorrect based off of a study done fifty years from now? I know nothing! Everything in science is a theory that can be disproven!”

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INTP: and who's that? INFP: I'm you, but I feel more things

INTP: Who are you?

ISTP: I'm you, but I talk about cars