Hello! I’m not sure whether I should ask you here but I would really appreciate your help figuring out my type.

I’m sure I’m an INxx-T, but I’m still a little confused whether I’m F/T and P/J. I’ve gotten both INFJ and INFP, but never INTx. This makes me think that I’m focusing on a 3rd or 4th function, because I value rationality and logic a lot - the subject I excel at is Maths and my major is going to be Computer Science. Yet I can’t really relate to Thinking types - I value emotions, compassion and understanding much more. And even if I have strong values and defend my position in a conflict, in the end what matters to me is that the other person doesn’t feel offended. Also for me arguments are really personal, which is in contrast to the detached methods of T types. And my primary motivation behind my career choice is that I feel like this is the way in which I can help people.

I’m much more confused about me being Judging or Perceiving. On the one hand I like to work in a structured and methodical approach. If someone gave me a task I would like to also have the steps to accomplish it. On the other hand I work in burst of energy and work best under pressure when I have a deadline coming for example. And when it comes to the future I like to keep my options open rather than make a 10 year plan. And when it comes to my decision making process I like to gather as much information as possible about my possible choices but in the end I choose the “right” option more by feeling/gut instinct than a rational weighing of the pros and cons. Yet this information gathering makes me feel like I’m making an informed choice and I need it.

I probably feel the most connected to the INFP type, but I’m wondering whether this is really me or the person I would like to be. I’ve always loved INFP characters in books and movies, but I’ve never felt like I could be one of them. I guess the artist/writer expectation is clashing with my desire to be a scientist.

If you could share your insight, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

Since you didn’t talk much about the cognition differences between Ni and Ne, for example, I’m left to go off a few comments – Ni doesn’t HAVE to have a ten year plan, but Ni/Ti together can create a feedback loop of reaffirming what the INFJ wants to believe instead of looking outside itself for new perspectives or evidence. Ni-types are also anti-your idea. Meaning if the idea didn’t originate inside their head, they reject it until they have had time to ponder it, strip it down to its basic tenants, and then adopt of it what they want to include in their worldview. Ne is the opposite (NP) – it wants to start in one place, expand into new ideas, and make new discoveries as it goes along. So how do you “do” science? Think about and look at it, if it’s a process of pre-determination (INFJ) or gradual discovery and altering perspectives (Ne). Are your feelings more about acting on how YOU feel and do you struggle to include others (Fi/IFP) or do you struggle to self-differentiate because you are always catering to wanting others to like you and including them (Fe/IFJ).

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