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Along the lines of the INFP thread that was recently created, I'd like to know how you INTPs handle the expression of your emotions and emotional problems.
A lot of people claim that one aspect of Fi that is distinctive is that it instinctively draws its user away from expressing what it feels, so that if an INFP wants to open up to others, it has to be under certain circumstances and even then it is a bit of a struggle.
However, I have yet to see an INTP (or ISTP) be open about feelings. I imagine that the reason for not being open about feelings is different than for an INFP, but I am not clear yet on how. I think I am an INTP, for instance, yet I do keep my feelings to myself most of the time (except under really bad stress) because I think it's embarrassing and makes me vulnerable to talk about them.
So, when you vote, please do give an explanation as to WHY you keep your emotions/don't keep your emotions to yourself most of the time.
A lot of people claim that one aspect of Fi that is distinctive is that it instinctively draws its user away from expressing what it feels, so that if an INFP wants to open up to others, it has to be under certain circumstances and even then it is a bit of a struggle.
However, I have yet to see an INTP (or ISTP) be open about feelings. I imagine that the reason for not being open about feelings is different than for an INFP, but I am not clear yet on how. I think I am an INTP, for instance, yet I do keep my feelings to myself most of the time (except under really bad stress) because I think it's embarrassing and makes me vulnerable to talk about them.
So, when you vote, please do give an explanation as to WHY you keep your emotions/don't keep your emotions to yourself most of the time.