What is your Myers-Briggs personality type?

[Niels]

Also, you need to see what type best shows as consistent over a long period of time before making a more accurate determination. So while someone taking a single internet test *may* actually be INTJ, there is no history of consistency yet. Going through a period of mental or physical illness could affect results to something outside the norm for that person when healthy. Also, internet tests are a good bit different from the official test interpreted by a qualified analyst.

True. I've been aware of the MBTI since the late '90s, when I first tested as an INTP. I found it interesting enough to read a book called Please Understand Me, by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates. Since then, I've devoured many other MBTI books, websites, and forums. INTJ is my most consistent result, but it's never quite fit in terms of the cognitive functions. Life isn't always a matter of either/or. Sometimes, it's both. Sure, with enough effort you can push a square peg into a round hole, but that doesn't mean it's a good fit.

In some ways, I may have been an INTP/INFP-like child, but I grew to become an INTJ/INFJ-like man. The J trait, in my experience, is an important part of responsible adulthood and contributing to society in a meaningful way. Being punctual and not easily swayed usually provides a more optimal life outcome than being late and just going with the flow, for instance. Having steady employment and a roof over my head is important to me. I'm not suggesting that it isn't important to perceivers, but I prioritize such things. I also don't like clutter, so I try to keep things organized. As a child, my bedroom often looked like a tornado ran through it, but as an adult my house is nicely kept. Only when certain basic criteria are met do I assume a more P-like approach to life. INTP or INFP is more like how I am while on vacation, whereas INTJ or INFJ is more like how I am at work, if that makes sense. Or even if it doesn't make sense . My P side still likes to come out and play from time to time.

My thinking and feeling have always been fairly balanced. I probably picked that up from my dad, who tests as an ISXJ.

All considered, when it comes to the MBTI, I think of myself as an introverted intuitive type. Beyond that, it's hard to generalize. My preference for the last two letters depends on the situation.

 

[kittysbecute]

True. I've been aware of the MBTI since the late '90s, when I first tested as an INTP. I found it interesting enough to read a book called Please Understand Me, by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates. Since then, I've devoured many other MBTI books, websites, and forums. INTJ is my most consistent result, but it's never quite fit in terms of the cognitive functions. Life isn't always a matter of either/or. Sometimes, it's both. Sure, with enough effort you can push a square peg into a round hole, but that doesn't mean it's a good fit.

In some ways, I may have been an INTP/INFP-like child, but I grew to become an INTJ/INFJ-like man. The J trait, in my experience, is an important part of responsible adulthood and contributing to society in a meaningful way. Being punctual and not easily swayed usually provides a more optimal life outcome than being late and just going with the flow, for instance. Having steady employment and a roof over my head is important to me. I'm not suggesting that it isn't important to perceivers, but I prioritize such things. I also don't like clutter, so I try to keep things organized. As a child, my bedroom often looked like a tornado ran through it, but as an adult my house is nicely kept. Only when certain basic criteria are met do I assume a more P-like approach to life. INTP or INFP is more like how I am while on vacation, whereas INTJ or INFJ is more like how I am at work, if that makes sense. Or even if it doesn't make sense . My P side still likes to come out and play from time to time.

My thinking and feeling have always been fairly balanced. I probably picked that up from my dad, who tests as an ISXJ.

All considered, when it comes to the MBTI, I think of myself as an introverted intuitive type. Beyond that, it's hard to generalize. My preference for the last two letters depends on the situation.

I have always gotten a lot of INTP results when I take different online quizzes. I typed myself as INFP rather than INTP before getting my official results back (I took it in 2006 I believe). The results said INFP but the only very clear part was introversion. Everything else was on the border. I didn’t really think about it too much until I revisited it years later thinking I was maybe an INFJ (or basically any of the other introverted types). I realized some things then after learning more theory and learning about cognitive functions. My sister is actually an INFJ and me an INFP but the P and the J have nothing really to do with organization for us (from what I can tell).
We are both messy sometimes and both organized sometimes. Both spontaneous and both planners. I don’t know about other types but at least for us those stereotypes of J and P don't quite work.
I’ve always been a planner, and I still am. And as a responsible person I develop what are considered more J traits. However the P in INFP basically is just telling me my first extroverted function is intuition. Technically as an introvert, the P also tells me my first function is a judging function.
I wonder if it becomes more difficult to type people as they get older and learn new skills.

I took the online test on Truity.com yesterday and my results were: INFJ, INFP, and INTP (I can’t remember in which order.) But I thought that was a bit better than some of the other online tests.

 

[bekkilyn]

True. I've been aware of the MBTI since the late '90s, when I first tested as an INTP. I found it interesting enough to read a book called Please Understand Me, by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates. Since then, I've devoured many other MBTI books, websites, and forums. INTJ is my most consistent result, but it's never quite fit in terms of the cognitive functions. Life isn't always a matter of either/or. Sometimes, it's both. Sure, with enough effort you can push a square peg into a round hole, but that doesn't mean it's a good fit.

In some ways, I may have been an INTP/INFP-like child, but I grew to become an INTJ/INFJ-like man. The J trait, in my experience, is an important part of responsible adulthood and contributing to society in a meaningful way. Being punctual and not easily swayed usually provides a more optimal life outcome than being late and just going with the flow, for instance. Having steady employment and a roof over my head is important to me. I'm not suggesting that it isn't important to perceivers, but I prioritize such things. I also don't like clutter, so I try to keep things organized. As a child, my bedroom often looked like a tornado ran through it, but as an adult my house is nicely kept. Only when certain basic criteria are met do I assume a more P-like approach to life. INTP or INFP is more like how I am while on vacation, whereas INTJ or INFJ is more like how I am at work, if that makes sense. Or even if it doesn't make sense . My P side still likes to come out and play from time to time.

My thinking and feeling have always been fairly balanced. I probably picked that up from my dad, who tests as an ISXJ.

All considered, when it comes to the MBTI, I think of myself as an introverted intuitive type. Beyond that, it's hard to generalize. My preference for the last two letters depends on the situation.

I'm only moderate I and J, but very strong N and T, and all of those will come into play when describing my "true self". However in public, I can come across as being very extroverted, and being biologically female, have been socialized into being able to present more F than I actually experience.

I tend to upset or anger others far, far more than they do to me, to the point where I don't even have a clue they feel that way until they surprise me with some sort of attack that seems to come out of the blue.

People get the wrong impression a lot of the time, thinking that I'm very social and then get mad when I don't call them for two weeks just to "chat" about nothing. That one day of being very social took up all of my social energy and so then I just want to be left alone for the next few days, but they got the impression that it's an everyday thing for me, particularly if they are truly extroverted and social.

 

[VMaeLove]

ENFJ
Extravert(19%) iNtuitive(16%) Feeling(9%) Judging(19%)

• You have slight preference of Extraversion over Introversion (19%)
• You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (16%)
• You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (9%)
• You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (19%)

You’re single because: You smothered the crap out of your last partner, who genuinely did not have anything left to “Open up” about. not very true.

 

[public hermit]

ISTJ

That about sums me up.

 

[Rigatoni]

All except for three people in this topic scored INTJ so far.

Very prestigious personality type it seems.

Yessss.....all going according to plan... Soon everyone on the forums shall become an INTJ just like myself, muahahahahh.

 

[Rigatoni]

Actually, I am quite intrigued at how the personality type results of some can seem to shift or change over an extended period of time. I've never really looked into personality typing theory that much. But, what if it's based on social situations rather than genetics? I'm sure it's much more complex than that, but wonder if a person's type is actually fluid and can even change completely?

 

[bekkilyn]

Actually, I am quite intrigued at how the personality type results of some can seem to shift or change over an extended period of time. I've never really looked into personality typing theory that much, but presume it's based on social situations rather than genetics. I'm sure it's much more complex than that, but wonder if a person's type is actually fluid and can even change completely?

Not that I've made a scientific study of it and don't feel like looking it all up at the moment, but my thought is that the personality type of the ego, or the "false self" could change, perhaps even multiple times, over time, but that one's true inner self does not change. So for example, an introvert is not going to be able to change into an extrovert, though an introvert may get good at developing an extroverted public persona. I believe that the personality traits of our true self are core to who we are, or in religious terms, how God uniquely created us to be.

 

[public hermit]

So for example, an introvert is not going to be able to change into an extrovert, though an introvert may get good at developing an extroverted public persona.

I am an introvert, but for various reasons I have had to develop some "extroverted" social skills. They're not great, mind you, but I can handle myself. Because of my work, I have to speak in front of crowds. It's just that when it's done, I need to get away from people for a bit.

I get really nervous when I have one-on-one conversations with new people. I get sweaty and have a hard time with small talk. But, I do it with a smile.

 

[bekkilyn]

I am an introvert, but for various reasons I have had to develop some "extroverted" social skills. They're not great, mind you, but I can handle myself. Because of my work, I have to speak in front of crowds. It's just that when it's done, I need to get away from people for a bit.

I get really nervous when I have one-on-one conversations with new people. I get sweaty and have a hard time with small talk. But, I do it with a smile.

I read something a while ago that extroverts make up about 75% of the population and so most of our culture caters to extroversion, so that those of us who are introverted have a need to develop an extroverted skill set to give us the appearance of something we're not in order to function within expected cultural norms.

 

[Rigatoni]

Not that I've made a scientific study of it and don't feel like looking it all up at the moment, but my thought is that the personality type of the ego, or the "false self" could change, perhaps even multiple times, over time, but that one's true inner self does not change. So for example, an introvert is not going to be able to change into an extrovert, though an introvert may get good at developing an extroverted public persona. I believe that the personality traits of our true self are core to who we are, or in religious terms, how God uniquely created us to be.

That's a great point and does make sense. I tend to lean towards the idea that a person's core personality doesn't change, but perhaps certain, minor aspects may shift slightly. I used to be highly introverted in the past. But in recent years, I've become more of an ambivert. I enjoy chatting and getting to know others, but eventually need time to "recharge" socially and withdraw for awhile. I don't see myself becoming a full extrovert whatsoever.

I am an introvert, but for various reasons I have had to develop some "extroverted" social skills. They're not great, mind you, but I can handle myself. Because of my work, I have to speak in front of crowds. It's just that when it's done, I need to get away from people for a bit.

I get really nervous when I have one-on-one conversations with new people. I get sweaty and have a hard time with small talk. But, I do it with a smile.

Sounds very similar to what I've experienced. Perhaps you're also becoming more of an ambivert.

 

[VMaeLove]

Introvert and Extrovert are to general I think? People are so much different? Even if you say all introverts there is many reasons why people do not socialize. I had a friend who was scared of social time, true fear. When I see her it was only the two of us always. And I know people who do not like other people. It is hard to put these two type and the other type into one box. I can say the same with extrovert.

I wonder even if these can be a excuse to be in different groups. Like saying this is who I am and I can not change... I do not believe that. Some people do not wish to, or are afraid to change? I have been there because it was a like a walking stick to stay comfortable.

 

[eucatastrophe]

This is very much pop psychology (well, there is no other kind). Actually it smacks of pseudoscience, harmless left as an online game of sorts, but horrible if you use it as a life guide. There are far too many elements that go into making the integrated self, and they certainly change under different circumstances and over time. So, thought and feeling are not the flip side of two coins. Neither is extrovert and introvert. One does what one must. I spend 99 percent of my time alone and yet can function in crowded situations if needed. I stay in touch with old friends through facebook and email, even when I don't "feel" like socializing I am still there. It is an obligation you have, being human. Yet, I have one friend who has abandoned all of us, without a word or care. This person labels herself an introvert these days. Apparently that is deemed by her as a good enough excuse to toss us aside. I imagine it is rather a sense of being inadequate or some shame or another. Whatever it may be, it is pitiable. And using a label one puts on oneself as an excuse for bad behavior is even more so.

 

[bekkilyn]

Let's make sure we're all using the same definitions for introvert and extrovert. It all comes down to energy. An introvert loses energy by being around people and needs to spend time alone to recharge it. An extrovert loses energy by being alone and needs to spend time around people to recharge it.

Someone who doesn't "like" being around people or who is shy isn't the same thing. An extrovert who needs to spend more time around people can still be very shy, and an introvert can love to be around people and yet still need that alone time to recharge.

Introversion is not the same as being shy or disliking people or disliking being around people. It's all about how we manage our energy.

 

[RayofSun]

I'm an ESFJ.
Although I often flicker and am an ISFJ. I think it's because my job requires me to be the extrovert, but deep inside I just want to be alone and quiet LOL.

More fun Myers-Briggs stuff. This time explaining why you are still single.

This article made me laugh so much. And I hate to admit it, but for me, it was annoyingly accurate.

 

[Citanul]

Let's make sure we're all using the same definitions for introvert and extrovert. It all comes down to energy. An introvert loses energy by being around people and needs to spend time alone to recharge it. An extrovert loses energy by being alone and needs to spend time around people to recharge it.

Someone who doesn't "like" being around people or who is shy isn't the same thing. An extrovert who needs to spend more time around people can still be very shy, and an introvert can love to be around people and yet still need that alone time to recharge.

Introversion is not the same as being shy or disliking people or disliking being around people. It's all about how we manage our energy.

I think a lot of confusion comes around people getting the direction of causality wrong. You aren't an introvert because you do certain things, but rather you do those things because you're an introvert.

I'm no expert on the matter but I don't think it's possible for an introvert to actually become an extrovert because introversion and extroversion are inherent traits. It's certainly possible for an introvert to become more outgoing, but that's simply changing their behaviour not their response to social interaction, which is what the definition actually refers to.

 

[VMaeLove]

The point is a silly online test should not be taken serious and make you feel you cannot do this activity or date that person because you received 1 of 2 words 4 times from a list of weird questions. God made us much more unique than that.

It is only for fun.

 

[eucatastrophe]

The point is a silly online test should not be taken serious and make you feel you cannot do this activity or date that person because you received 1 of 2 words 4 times from a list of weird questions. God made us much more unique than that.

It is only for fun.

Absolutely! There are, sadly, people out there who fall prey to such fashionable nonsense as this. There are no prisons more secure than the ones we craft out of thin air.

 

[Rigatoni]

The point is a silly online test should not be taken serious and make you feel you cannot do this activity or date that person because you received 1 of 2 words 4 times from a list of weird questions. God made us much more unique than that.

It is only for fun.

Yes, it is only a theory, and doesn't dictate our lives for us. We're free to live our lives as we decide and to make our own decisions. It's more of a guide anyway.

 

[JAM2b]

I am an INFP. I have taken the test multiple times since I was in my 20s. I'm now in my 40s. I was curious to see if I changed over time. I have always gotten the same result, which shows that our personalities, the core of who we are, is locked in.