Anonymous wrote:How do people just know their Myers Briggs type off the top of their head? I think I took it once in college but I didn't commit it to memory. I asked DH and he said the same thing. Also, wasn't MB debunked?

Agree - one should not take these labels too seriously - but it probably is somewhat helpful as a self examination and reflection tool …

INFP here

I’m quite friendly, so people often don’t believe I’m introverted; however, I am extremely introverted.

I need a very long time to fully recover and recharge. I’m perfectly fine hiding out in my house with my dogs for months. (I could’ve done COVID lockdown much longer.)

I’ll discuss any number of personal situations with folks. But, please, for the love of all, don’t small talk me to death.

I don't accept that introvert and extrovert is a thing.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm off-the-chart introvert. I like parties and social events; I just really need to recharge afterwards. I'd rather have a few really close friends. I don't need a lot of socialization, but I'd rather it be deep and meaningful.

You don’t sound off-the-chart introvert. Why do you think so?

Because I took the test, administered by an actual professional, as part of therapy. Literally could not be more introvert. Introversion doesn't mean you're shy or you don't like people or you hate parties.

This. A lot of people confuse social anxiety or being a misanthrope for introversion. I think of introversion as about an energy recharge thing.

I also think a lot of people confuse codependency for extroversion, which is also about an energy thing - just on the other end of the spectrum.

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Anonymous wrote:ENFJ checking in. I'm the person that brings the fun and the party, always dressed to impress.

I don’t go to parties so I wouldn’t know who you are

Nonparty person, you know me. I know everyone! I'm a connector. Looking for someone who can ___? I know a person and will give you references.

Fully introvert

INTJ checking in. If I recall, my I/E spread was 20/5. Just enough E to not be a complete hermit.

Anonymous wrote:I used to be a true ambivert but then had a really bad social experience with a friend group in my early 30s and now I'm an introvert (but really an ambivert with social anxiety). The older I get, the less interest I have in fixing my anxiety, though, so I think as a practical matter I'm just an introvert now.

Same - but the older I get, the less interested I am in people, since I have come across so (SO) many takers. I do well with people I have known since grade school/high school/college, but am a tiny bit awkward otherwise, and detest small talk. People really are only looking out for themselves, the the Nth degree.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm off-the-chart introvert. I like parties and social events; I just really need to recharge afterwards. I'd rather have a few really close friends. I don't need a lot of socialization, but I'd rather it be deep and meaningful.

You don’t sound off-the-chart introvert. Why do you think so?

Because I took the test, administered by an actual professional, as part of therapy. Literally could not be more introvert. Introversion doesn't mean you're shy or you don't like people or you hate parties.

Anonymous wrote:How do people just know their Myers Briggs type off the top of their head? I think I took it once in college but I didn't commit it to memory. I asked DH and he said the same thing. Also, wasn't MB debunked?

I tend to remember things. I know pi and e to single precision as well. Just in case it comes up.

Anonymous wrote:I’m an extrovert, married to an introvert, and it’s crazy to me how he really could live like an isolated monk. When we come back from a gathering he’s so surprised at how energized I am as if my battery has been recharged by being around people.

But his battery is dead?

I’m an extrovert, married to an introvert, and it’s crazy to me how he really could live like an isolated monk. When we come back from a gathering he’s so surprised at how energized I am as if my battery has been recharged by being around people.

How do people just know their Myers Briggs type off the top of their head? I think I took it once in college but I didn't commit it to memory. I asked DH and he said the same thing. Also, wasn't MB debunked?

OP,

It was comforting to hear someone else makes friends and then feels like it’s “too much” to keep up.

I think I’m an ambivert—adhd—anxiety combo.

Anonymous wrote:ENFJ checking in. I'm the person that brings the fun and the party, always dressed to impress.

I don’t go to parties so I wouldn’t know who you are