Two INTx Girls

Coworker: How can you keep such a happy attitude with all of these rude customers

INTP: Because their opinions mean so little to me that nothing they say can affect my mood

Keep in mind this doesn’t go for all INTPs. But from the ones I know personally, as well as myself, this seems to be a common theme.

1. AttentionIf an INTP likes someone, they’re going to pay a lot of attention to said person. If the INTP is with friends and the person they like is in that group, at least 76.4% of their attention will be focused on that person.

2. GlancesINTPs are observational. We just don’t (usually) like to be obvious in our observation (at least when observing someone we like). So little glances work well. This doesn’t work well when we like another observational person though, as they generally notice. It’s potentially awkward, but that doesn’t stop the glances.

3. We send stuffMemes. Links. Videos. Tests. Information. Songs. Anything, basically. The entertainment stuff is probably because we found something that we like and wanted to show someone else, and of course they were the first person to pop in our minds. I’ll send an mbti test because I think it’ll help me understand the person more.

4. SocialWe go places because the person we like is there. That’s likely the sole reason. Didn’t want to hang out at the park? Well sucks for you, you’re going anyways cause your crush is there. But really – we just want to be around who we like.

5. PriorityIf we like you, you’re our priority. So for example, you’re with a group and are trying to figure out where you want to eat. INTP wants to go to Wendy’s. You want to go to Sonic. Someone else wants to go to Chick Fil A. Screw Wendy’s, INTP’s now pushing for Sonic. I think it’s the Fe coming out to play.

6. PersuasionHonestly idk what’s up with this. They can suggest having an eating contest, and even though you’ve been disgusted by eating contests ever since you watched that hot dog one, they ask you to join and the next thing you know you’re stuffing your face with food. Not a personal experience. But I do hate hot dog eating contests.

7. TouchI’ve heard a lot of INTPs don’t like touch, so either way this should be at least a slight hint. If I’m comfortable with you, it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary touch you (I don’t mean that sexually) even if it seems random.

8. InterestsIf you tell us about your interests, we’re storing as much of that info we can in our own mental database to be used at a later time. We’ll also listen intently bc we (at least the ones I know) love listening to people ramble about what they love. And we’ll probably as a lot of questions about your interests.

9. We talk about youAll the time. To anyone. Everyone. Ever notice how someone you never knew existed somehow knows your name, your favorite color, and your favorite band? Yeah. It’s cause we gush about you. We don’t usually realize how much we actually talk about you. All good things, though.

I swear every INTP needs an INTJ friend.

Like who else is gonna make sure we stop procrastinating and get actual work done? Who else is gonna be our partner in crime? Who else can we turn to when everyone else is being sooo fucking emotional?

Kudos to all INTJs for putting up with your INTP friend. We may not show it, but we appreciate you.

INTP: I like your new pants.

INTJ: Thanks, they were 50% off.

INTP: I'd like them better if they were 100% off.

INTJ: The store can't just give away clothes for free.

INTP: That's not what I me-

INTJ: That's a terrible way to run a business.

Later that day

INTJ: ...and then INTP said they would like them better 100% off.

ENTJ: How did you reply?

INTJ: That's a terrible way to run a business.

ENTJ: *facepalm* INTP WAS FLIRTING WITH YOU!