Anonymous wrote:I'm a woman INTJ also. Like a PP posted, I also "can't turn my brain off." I examine and analyze everything and try to optimize everything! I have a problem with tradition for tradition's sake, and with people who don't ever self-reflect. I think our need to analyze and optimize everything without much regard for other people's feelings/traditions/whatever can come across weird for a woman - but of course, if a man did it, it would be fine.

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Yes. I work in QA, which is a good fit for my need to improve processes, but even my coworkers think I go too far. I just wonder how they live life without wanting to optimize everything.

I'm a woman INTJ also. Like a PP posted, I also "can't turn my brain off." I examine and analyze everything and try to optimize everything! I have a problem with tradition for tradition's sake, and with people who don't ever self-reflect. I think our need to analyze and optimize everything without much regard for other people's feelings/traditions/whatever can come across weird for a woman - but of course, if a man did it, it would be fine.

I'm a female INTJ. My best friend and both kids are extroverts. Use the MBTI to embrace your strengths and work on your weaknesses. Don't change though. Embrace your quirks

Yes me. It is not very common for women. I am happy and have a high achieving career and two great kids, work hard. I have a few friends, but not many. I am better in small groups or one on one, a large setting is not my game. I have taken the test twice and the description is scarily accurate for me. Only I do not have trouble relating to women and have women friends, not men. I think a lot, I cannot turn my brain off.

I'm an INTJ and not remotely on the spectrum {nor feeling I am}/ or lonely / or shy ... kind of an odd statement OP. It may be a more rare "type" but there is nothing really stratifying about it. Good luck with counseling I hope you won't continue feeling isolated and lonely (sincerely) as that is not a fun place to be. Best of luck to you!

Anonymous wrote:Also, you might be more of an ISTJ. Just a guess, but Ns likely would've known their MBTIs. Worth looking into as you're probably somewhat borderline.

I'm only 20% S (I am borderline P 60/40 on the J side). I honestly thought my problem was some sort of high-functioning autism, so I never thought of looking into MBTI until someone said it.

I'm an INTJ. Happy life--great job that always gets raised eyebrows and "wow" and two great kids. I just like spending lots of time at home, is all.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is this weird?

Different priorities, different interests, different problems in relationships.

This is the case with most people. You know there are lots of "types"... Nothing very weird about INTJ.

Also, you might be more of an ISTJ. Just a guess, but Ns likely would've known their MBTIs. Worth looking into as you're probably somewhat borderline.

I am an INTJ woman. Professional in IT(developer). Never married, no kids. We are a rare breed for sure.

ISTJ -

What is weird about your type, OP? I don't get it.

Anonymous wrote:Why is this weird?

Different priorities, different interests, different problems in relationships.

Two of my best friends are female INTJs. I'm an ENTP so we're a great match. You just need more NT friends- not weird at all.

Why is this weird? I've only done free tests before but I think I am this. I forget. I know I am ITJ but I can't remember if I am N.

For kicks, one of my friends suggested I take the MBTI. I've been going to counseling, so I had my counselor administer the real instrument, then took a bunch of online tests. It's official. I'm weird.

It's somewhat of a relief, because I always sort of wondered if I had Asperger's or something, but it's also a pretty isolating "diagnosis" (and loneliness was what I'm in counseling for to begin with).

So, is anyone else weird like me?