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[INTP] How to seduce an INTP...

Matthew_Z

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They're just curious creatures is all. An enigma. People love puzzles, and these guys are the Chinese box that no one can open.

I suspect though that they're really just a more interesting version of INTJ's, who ultimately have no souls. They're more robotic even than we are, but they come in a more enticing package. They are naught but a venus fly trap!

Run! Run away I say!

*wonders if she's scared away the competition yet so she can have all the INTPEEZ to herself*
:eek: INTJs like us? You guys are like ENTJs, but less domineering. I like my INTJs. :wubbie:
 

runvardh

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If by helpful you mean "tell you how to do everything the most 'practical' way possible", then sure. :cheese:

at what? organizing your life?

Mostly in the effecting of a decision rathar than, after discussing something, both of us taking our time to get it done. With a J I feel more like getting up and going rather than having to push myself to get up and going on things. Then again, I do get a more relaxed timeline with a P, so...
 

runvardh

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I find it somewhat funny that I can kill the responses to a thread. Oh well, I'm sure due to the subject matter someone will post to this one again.
 

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So I didn't feel like going through 50+ pages, but I'm really curious where are typical INTP hangouts? Are INTP guys easily intimidated? I read Salt n' Peppers post in the ENTJ/INTP thread and am now seriously intrigued.

Also:

I find it somewhat funny that I can kill the responses to a thread. Oh well, I'm sure due to the subject matter someone will post to this one again.

Aww that's not true. Be nice to yourself, Mr. Kitty. :hug:
 

runvardh

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So I didn't feel like going through 50+ pages, but I'm really curious where are typical INTP hangouts? Are INTP guys easily intimidated? I read Salt n' Peppers post in the ENTJ/INTP thread and am now seriously intrigued.

I think they're less intimidated and more clueless.

Aww that's not true. Be nice to yourself, Mr. Kitty. :hug:

I am nice to myself... sometimes :cheese:

=^.^=
 

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I think they're less intimidated and more clueless.

I'm not sure what to do with that. I have a habit of not letting a lot of guesswork be involved when im interested in someone. So, theoretically, if I were to go up to one of these guys and say "Hey, youre cute and I think youre interesting. Wanna have dinner?" He wouldn't freeze and run away?
 

runvardh

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I'm not sure what to do with that. I have a habit of not letting a lot of guesswork be involved when im interested in someone. So, theoretically, if I were to go up to one of these guys and say "Hey, youre cute and I think youre interesting. Wanna have dinner?" He wouldn't freeze and run away?

I could see a freeze while he thinks "WTF"; whether he runs or not I'll have to leave to the actual INTPs to deliberate on, though
 

JocktheMotie

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I'm not sure what to do with that. I have a habit of not letting a lot of guesswork be involved when im interested in someone. So, theoretically, if I were to go up to one of these guys and say "Hey, youre cute and I think youre interesting. Wanna have dinner?" He wouldn't freeze and run away?

Actually that'd be pretty welcome, sorting through the bs is typically tough. Getting that wondering out of the way is always nice, just it might take a while to actually come up with an answer.

I've had friends call me up and ask me if I'm going to be somewhere in a couple days, go to this person's party etc, and I just don't know.
 

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I'm not sure what to do with that. I have a habit of not letting a lot of guesswork be involved when im interested in someone. So, theoretically, if I were to go up to one of these guys and say "Hey, youre cute and I think youre interesting. Wanna have dinner?" He wouldn't freeze and run away?

I could see a freeze while he thinks "WTF"; whether he runs or not I'll have to leave to the actual INTPs to deliberate on, though

:yes:

I suspect I would run, unless it had been clear for a little while at least that there was some kind of mutual interest. Unless I was in a f*ckit, let's do something random mood (unlikely, but not impossible).
 

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I'm not sure what to do with that. I have a habit of not letting a lot of guesswork be involved when im interested in someone. So, theoretically, if I were to go up to one of these guys and say "Hey, youre cute and I think youre interesting. Wanna have dinner?" He wouldn't freeze and run away?

If you randomly come up to me? My instinct would be to withdraw and think about it. If I knew you a bit, I'd probably say yes (unless I didn't like you of course).
 

jenocyde

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I'm not sure what to do with that. I have a habit of not letting a lot of guesswork be involved when im interested in someone. So, theoretically, if I were to go up to one of these guys and say "Hey, youre cute and I think youre interesting. Wanna have dinner?" He wouldn't freeze and run away?

They might come along but make sure the liquor is flowing or else you might as well just talk to your plate. Once the ice is broken though, they won't stfu. (but the ice is broken around date 10...)
 

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I'm not sure what to do with that. I have a habit of not letting a lot of guesswork be involved when im interested in someone. So, theoretically, if I were to go up to one of these guys and say "Hey, youre cute and I think youre interesting. Wanna have dinner?" He wouldn't freeze and run away?

:yes:

I suspect I would run, unless it had been clear for a little while at least that there was some kind of mutual interest. Unless I was in a f*ckit, let's do something random mood (unlikely, but not impossible).

Yeah, I have to know it's coming. Otherwise, I'm like *deer in headlights*, "yeah, I think I've got a thing that night. Yeah. Oh, which night? All of them, I think. I'm pretty busy."

Just because I haven't had a chance to figure out if I want to go out with you yet. I don't know if that's how the dudes are or not.
 

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:yes:

I suspect I would run, unless it had been clear for a little while at least that there was some kind of mutual interest. Unless I was in a f*ckit, let's do something random mood (unlikely, but not impossible).

Yeah, but female INTPs are harder to get than the male ones, at least from what I've seen.
 

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Ok. So..let me get this straight.

Approaching directly may or may not work because an INTP would prefer to have some reason to suspect interest on the part of the party. However, from what Ive read, the stereotypical INTP is basically oblivious to romantic signals, and therefore is unlikely to "see it coming" in any case. On the other hand, actively attempting to lay down ground work before hand (aka courting, wooing, whatever) is seen to be tedious and incomprehensible, so they tend to avoid it. Thus one can neither seduce nor ambush an INTP unless, of course, you do.

I don't know what to do with this. Also, I think my head might explode.
 

Matthew_Z

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Ok. So..let me get this straight.

Approaching directly may or may not work because an INTP would prefer to have some reason to suspect interest on the part of the party. However, from what Ive read, the stereotypical INTP is basically oblivious to romantic signals, and therefore is unlikely to "see it coming" in any case. On the other hand, actively attempting to lay down ground work before hand (aka courting, wooing, whatever) is seen to be tedious and incomprehensible, so they tend to avoid it. Thus one can neither seduce nor ambush an INTP unless, of course, you do.

I don't know what to do with this. Also, I think my head might explode.
The bright smile and friendly attitude thing usually works, given time.
 

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Wind-up: I think there just has to be some sort of rapport first.
 

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Ok. So..let me get this straight.

Approaching directly may or may not work because an INTP would prefer to have some reason to suspect interest on the part of the party. However, from what Ive read, the stereotypical INTP is basically oblivious to romantic signals, and therefore is unlikely to "see it coming" in any case. On the other hand, actively attempting to lay down ground work before hand (aka courting, wooing, whatever) is seen to be tedious and incomprehensible, so they tend to avoid it. Thus one can neither seduce nor ambush an INTP unless, of course, you do.

I don't know what to do with this. Also, I think my head might explode.

By George, I think she's got it!

Wind-up: I think there just has to be some sort of rapport first.

Yeah, this. If there's a real rapport between the two of us, I would be open to being asked out.
 

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Ok. So..let me get this straight.

Approaching directly may or may not work because an INTP would prefer to have some reason to suspect interest on the part of the party. However, from what Ive read, the stereotypical INTP is basically oblivious to romantic signals, and therefore is unlikely to "see it coming" in any case. On the other hand, actively attempting to lay down ground work before hand (aka courting, wooing, whatever) is seen to be tedious and incomprehensible, so they tend to avoid it. Thus one can neither seduce nor ambush an INTP unless, of course, you do.

I don't know what to do with this. Also, I think my head might explode.

:yim_rolling_on_the_

This is probably the most perfect dissemination of INTP behavior I've seen all throughout this thread!

It's virtually impossible to "seduce" an INTP. It's more like, they allow you to seduce them....or they just jump on you! :yes:

Attraction is instinctive. No matter how much logic you use or how serious you are. Pardon me, but we all still touch ourselves at night! :ohmy:

You know that old adage about most people know they'll sleep with someone within the first five minutes of meeting? INTP's are included in that too! We know what we like and what we don't like.

I'm not saying seduction is impossible (even though we are of the same type we are all different people) just for me, it's almost all or nothing/cut and dry. I know what I like and if what I like approaches me I'm going to act like a giddy/quiet/schoolgirl with these eyes ---->:wubbie:
 
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