Are INTP cold?

The common misconception about INTPs is that they are cold and lack feelings. This is entirely false, and misleading to the type. INTPs actually feel emotion very purely, in an almost child-like and innocent way. Emotions for them are very real, and often very strong.
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Are INTPs colder than INTJs?

A popular idea among MBTI enthusiasts is that INTPs are outwardly warm (if awkward) but stone-cold on the inside, while INTJs are outwardly stoic but (at least comparatively) warm and fuzzy on the inside, almost like they're actually a covert INFP.
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Are INTPs sensitive?

Accepting and searching for ways to understand their own emotions and sensitivities isn't easy for the INTP, but it is important for them to learn how to better cope with this part of themselves. INTPs who are HSP are highly sensitive to stimuli, especially when they are not prepared for it.
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What do INTPs fear the most?

INTPs are extremely independent individuals who pride themselves on their autonomy. Being physically helpless, suffering from paralysis, or feeling a loss of physical control all came up repeatedly as major fears.
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Are INTPs emotionless?

In truth, INTPs are not as apathetic and unfeeling as they may appear. We're uncomfortable with showing vulnerability and messy displays of emotion, but we're not emotionless robots.
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INTP VS Normal People



Can INTPs cry a lot?

INTP. INTPs definitely feel things very deeply, but they often try to keep these emotions bottled up inside. INTPs rarely cry, especially when they are in front of other people. Usually they will hold their emotions in and attempt to ignore how they are feeling entirely.
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Do INTPs mood swings?

The INTP wants the world to make sense, so they may have a hard time admitting they feel emotions like disappointment, anger, or embarrassment. The INTP is naturally defensive about experiencing emotions, because it puts them in a vulnerable position.
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What upsets an INTP?

INTPs are also inclined to be shy, and may feel stressed by frequent socialization or large gatherings of people they don't know very well. Being with someone who is always pushing them to get out more or go to a new party or club will cause them stress and frustration.
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Are INTPs scary?

The INTP. Your cool, detached demeanor can be intimidating to people who want to be able to easily “read” you. You're not easily de-coded and your independence, unpredictability, and enigmatic demeanor can put some people on edge.
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Are INTPs paranoid?

INTPs do have a paranoid side to their personalities, mostly because they overthink things. INTPs have complex inner minds, which they spend a lot of time diving into. They have a knack for considering all of the potential outcomes, but sometimes if left unchecked this can turn into something a bit more troublesome.
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Is INTPs hard to read?

At first, INTPs may seem hard to read and disinterested in friendship or romantic relationships. Because they often exist in their own heads, as Introverted Thinking types, INTPs can notice other people long before other people notice them.
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Can INTPs be insensitive?

The INTP is one of the, if not the most insensitive of all of the personalities on the MBTI spectrum.
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Are INTPs prone to anxiety?

INTPs under stress

An INTP will typically become stressed in the situations shown in this MBTI stress head illustration. In extreme circumstances you will tend to feel alienated and upset, and prone to whingeing and hypersensitivity.
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Who is smarter INTJ or INTP?

There isn't enough evidence to debate on the INTP vs INTJ intelligence. So if you're asking, “Are INTPs smarter than INTJs?” the best answer is that both personality types are quite intellectual. More so, they have rare minds that contribute greatly to the world.
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Why is INTP the warmest machine?

However when it comes to our actual internal workings, INTP's are the most "robotic" while INTJ's are, by far, the "warmest". Hence the saying, INTP's internal workings are robotic but they appear to be the warmest while INTJ internal workings are indeed "human", we just appear to be the coldest.
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What MBTI is closest to INTP?

in common, the INTJ and INTP personality types often develop surprisingly similar worldviews. Since both types seek an understanding of themselves and the world, they can enjoy extensive discussions and find common ground on myriad issues.
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What does an unhealthy INTP look like?

INTPs who are especially unhealthy or immature can function with a warped introverted thinking process. They can appear isolative, disinterested in others, or harsh. They may pride themselves on being extremely direct and unconcerned with social niceties, only to offend people they care about or who care about them.
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What is the weirdest personality type?

INFJ is the rarest personality type across the population, occurring in just 2% of the population. It is also the rarest personality type among men. INFJ stands for Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, and Judging. This unique combination is hard to find in most people.
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Is INTP male rare?

Among women, INTP is the fourth rarest type (after INTJ, ENTJ, and INFJ). INTPs make up: 3% of the general population. 5% of men.
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How do INTPs act when hurt?

INTPs can be sensitive to getting hurt feelings without fully realizing that they are, since they have a tendency to bury things inside in hopes that they will go away. Sometimes neglecting those emotions can make them worse and cause them to fester as they go unresolved for so long.
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Do INTPs get irritated easily?

INTPs definitely experience feelings of anger, but this isn't always something they express outwardly. They can be somewhat reserved about expressing emotions, and find it more natural to keep these things to themselves.
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Do INTPs get bored of people?

INTP. INTPs actually become bored rather easily, especially when they are forced to interact with other people. If someone is shallow and only discusses surface things, the INTP will become exhausted and bored rather quickly.
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How do INTPs show they care?

As a thinking-dominant type, it fits that INTPs prefer to show rather than tell when it comes to love. To love an INTP, carve out space for them within your schedule. This type prefers one-on-one time to group hangouts, so show them you care by asking them to hang out just the two of you.
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What stresses an INTP?

INTPs are likely to be stressed when they spend a lot of time with others, especially large groups of strangers. They tend to feel more comfortable on their own or with a couple of people that they know well.
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Do INTPs hold grudges?

INTPs try not to hold grudges, and would rather find ways to resolve the issues. While they don't enjoy holding grudges against someone, INTPs can often bury their own emotions and avoid dealing with them.
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