You drop a line that you thought was funny, only to have the INTP staring back at you with a sordid expression. They counter with a defense to your joke, as if you had been serious. “Geez, what did I say?” you think to yourself. “They are seriously overreacting!” Unfortunately for you, the INTP probably [...]
The INTP is a passive aggressive competitor. Because the INTP doesn’t like the limelight, they avoid jumping into it to prove to the world that they are the best – however, the INTP is constantly holding private contests with others to prove to themselves that they can win. The INTP might share these conquests after-the-fact [...]
According to Eric Raymond, the following 5 points sum up the attitude of a hacker: The world is full of fascinating problems waiting to be solved. No problem should ever have to be solved twice. Boredom and drudgery are evil. Freedom is good. Attitude is no substitute for competence. Now, take a few notable traits [...]
Due to their nature, the INTP is not great at getting in touch with their emotions (and often when they do they have no idea what to make of them). So, what to do? Be safe and consistent INTPs are naturally cynical due to their tendency to analyze everything, and therefore can develop serious trust [...]
As you may be aware, the INTP is prone to keen curiosity. When an INTP becomes interested in a topic, they will pursue it till they understand it and are relatively competent at it. This can be a good thing and a bad thing. While it is always great to learn new things, insatiable curiosity [...]
Have you ever been arguing or debating with someone who suddenly switched sides on you? Or created a whole new concept mid-debate?
You might be talking to an INTP. This is an opportunity for both of you to grow!
Understanding this may help you not be so frustrated with your INTP.