I voted ENTP because I dislike you and I dislike most ENTPs. But ENTJ could work too. I'm sure I'd dislike ENTJs too, I just haven't met any, you guys hide.
Interesting, I am on the fence about the E part.
I am affirming my stance on your INTJness. And it all comes down to this wonderful post from your blog:
Aside from how lucky your family is to have you, children also "change" you in ways you never imagined. How were you before the kids, I wonder. Anyway, kids can iron out all of those emotions and offer a clearer picture to the way that you reflect about and process your feelings. My hypothesis on this is simple, 1) as a mom, you don't have time to dwell in deep reflection for who knows how long to figure your feels out and 2) I think being a parent, a good parent, automatically makes you become more objective with communication but also from a more feely side. Your already high intuition also increases with parenting, aka "mommy's intuition", so I think you are naturally more aware of the feels in others. So, my final thoughts are that you are indeed an INTJ who knows her feels and are just more evolved. This is awesome, by the way.
I had this same thing happen to me the other day.I posted something thinking who the hell is abh. Then a little light went of in my head and I was like ooohhh.
Maybe has something to do with what [MENTION=13729]Free2be[/MENTION] mentioned?? I'm just speculating here. I'm not a mom, and people tell me that I have that vibe you mentioned. My brother's girlfriend actually told me that yesterday, go figure.Maybe intj but that doesn't feel right. You do not have this ..what I can only say seems like a robotic vibe. Most intjs I have come into contact with via type word give off more of a direct exacting focus. "Heres the topic, heres the thought on the topic, " with no real filler in between.
I dont claim to be able to guess the mbti of people well or all but I will say intp as an opinion.
I was going to say something very similar to this, but it looks like you beat me to it.
I had this same thing happen to me the other day.
Maybe has something to do with what [MENTION=13729]Free2be[/MENTION] mentioned?? I'm just speculating here. I'm not a mom, and people tell me that I have that vibe you mentioned. My brother's girlfriend actually told me that yesterday, go figure.
I was going to say something very similar to this, but it looks like you beat me to it.
hush said:I am also more confident about I because from what I've observed you have a decent balance of F and T - which would push more towards your decision making functions being secondary and tertiary,
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Over the years have you tested yourself frequently on various MBTI tests?
Just curious if you have and what the trend said?
The first time I took it (years ago), my result was INFJ. I knew nothing about mbti and didn't look any further into it.
I then took it again a few years ago and received the same result. That time, I read more about it and ended up on the INFJ Forum. I took it several times after that and received different results. Frequent results: INFJ, INTJ, INTP. One timers: ISTJ, ISTP.
Which test do you find to be the best?
If you want some of the common function-attitude based tests out there, check out http://www.sociotype.com/tests/ and http://www.keys2cognition.com/explore.htm
But know that it's better to use these just to get more data than it is to actually go by their predicted results unless they really resonate. The first is a socionics test. I recommend going with the "original" not "extended" option because the latter uses visual identification which I don't think much of, the original part uses just the ideas. Far from perfect, but still, for some tools to play with.
Sociotype.com results:
Test Result
Your Sociotype: ILI-1Ni NiTe (INTp)
Intuitive Logical Introvert - The Critic
Brief Description of the ILI
Using introverted intuition as his base function and extroverted thinking as his creative, the ILI is capable of deep and vivid imagery as well as the ability to analyze the correctness of conclusions. In fact, the ILI is excellent at critiquing everything from someone's statements and conclusions to the food he eats. They have an inherent understanding of the weak points in any argument, and they are particularly adept at identifying both empirical weaknesses and logical inconsistencies. As paradoxical as it might sound, the ILI has both the ability to foresee future trends and events, while at the same time refusing to make any assumptions that lack a thorough empirical backing. At his best, the ILI will act as a very useful advisor, pointing out weaknesses and flaws that he sees, while also making suggestions for improvements. At his worst, the ILI's penchant for deep and secluded thoughts, coupled with his refusal to sacrifice truth and accuracy in favor of diplomacy, can result in leaving him socially isolated.
LII (INTj): 96% as likely as ILI. Compare the ILI (INTp) and LII (INTj)
EII (INFj): 87% as likely as ILI. Compare the ILI (INTp) and EII (INFj)
LIE (ENTj): 80% as likely as ILI. Compare the ILI (INTp) and LIE (ENTj)
If I'm not mistaken, socionics INTp is often said to be the equivilent of MBTI's INTJ. I also agree with what [MENTION=13855]JJJA[/MENTION] and [MENTION=13723]Misadventure[/MENTION] said about http://16personalities.com.
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I'm strapped for time, but when I get a minute or 10, I'll make a post with my personality traits that have stood out over the years. And then maybe you can help me determine from there.