A little about myself
There are two types in particular I am confused about: INFP & INTP
However, I am open to other suggestions.
I am currently a freshman at Duke. I used to think I was a definite NT. However, I have learned that over time, that my reasoning isn't as T as I thought it was. A couple of the things that make me consider F over T.. introverted feeling over introverted thinking.
1.) I am often the person that people come to when they have problems with their lives. I tend to not care if people come to me with the same problems since I know all many of these people are looking for are reassurance. This because T's goal is efficiency while F's goal is harmony. However, the two can mix. For example, unharmonious relationships can lead to a lack of efficiency and pointless squabbles.
2.) I tend to have hunches on things which I later rationalize through logic. If logic says that it is ridiculous and stupid, I won't follow that hunch. Otherwise, why not?
3.) All the INFP descriptions say that this type is uncomfortable expressing their emotions anyway, which is something I'm not especially fond of or good at.
4.) I read somewhere that F's tend to have a subconscious preference when making a decision and then rationalize it and notice it, while T's prefer to skip that right away and head straight to pro's and cons. If this is true, I would be an F and not a T.
5.) NF's are extremely relationship focused, which is something I definitely am. I'm always out to make good friends. I feel that if I was a lonely person that I would be unhappy. I already know (not to be arrogant) that I am intelligent. I don't need to prove to people that I am. I want to prove to people that I am authentic, like an NF would, a person that is real.
Also for other things.. I am right now looking at being an Econ/Math major, but that may change soon. I have always been interested in Psychology and I have friends who ask me why I don't just do that but my parents are very against the idea of me having a 'fluff major'. They are also the ones paying for my education.. so.. unless I'm failing out of my math/econ classes, then that will probably be the route I want to take. Right now, I am thinking about law school. I like to debate and discuss issues and ideas with other people and when I believe in something, I can be very charismatic and persuasive. I am good at logic tests and logic puzzles, but however, I could still be an F with developed logic skills. Overall, I am still a fairly emotional person inside. I am touchy-feely and like to give hugs. I want to help people and that is one of the things that makes me the happiest, knowing that I made another person happier or kept a person happy. I don't know exactly who I am just yet. I am still learning that myself.
One thing I love about college is the independence I have, no one orders me around to do anything. I can do anything on my own time. So INFP & INTP are the two types that I am considering the most. A part of me is even doubting my introversion, since I love being with people and if they are interesting, I get energized by them. It has been hard to find these sorts of people though. I get bored by many and choose my friends wisely.
The only requirement for me for a person to be my friend is that if I can have interesting and deep conversations with them. This applies to all types and I have met boring people of every type before (except INTJ's.. that type is just awesome in general!).
Hope this helps!