[INTP] INTPs and Forming Romantic Relationships

[INTP]

Out of curiosity, do INTPs tend to have a relatively clear idea about what they would want in regards to a long-term partner?

The image of 'the woman' is way too clear since i have been building(sometimes also reshaping) it since i was like 8 years old. Lately i have been starting to realize that there are other traits that i might be able to appreciate than the traits i saw as ideal before. And also have tried to cut off some of the ideal traits and see that even the opposite traits have their value.

 

[Tallulah]

Out of curiosity, do INTPs tend to have a relatively clear idea about what they would want in regards to a long-term partner?

I think most INTPs would say they want a mindmate. And INTPs don't do well with partners who expect them to play traditional gender roles, or who are primarily looking for a helpmeet type of partnership. INTPs need space and freedom. And someone that shares a sense of playfulness and sense of humor. I think most of that is true, regardless of whether the INTP is male or female.

 

[kelric]

I think most INTPs would say they want a mindmate. And INTPs don't do well with partners who expect them to play traditional gender roles, or who are primarily looking for a helpmeet type of partnership. INTPs need space and freedom. And someone that shares a sense of playfulness and sense of humor. I think most of that is true, regardless of whether the INTP is male or female.

Talullah usually states my thoughts better than I could, and this is no exception .

I can't really state anything specific, it's more a "I know it when I see it" sort of thing. But everything that Talullah mentioned is extremely important -- I can't imagine being seriously interested in someone who didn't exemplify all of those qualities.