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Introduction

Strengths & Weaknesses

A friend to all is a friend to none.
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Sharp-witted and darkly funny, people with the INTJ personality type
Career Paths (Architects) aren’t everyone’s cup of tea – and they’re okay with that.
For the most part, they don’t really care about being considered “cool.”
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And they don’t spend their time and energy on just anyone. Instead,
Conclusion these personalities save themselves for friends who can match their
intellectual curiosity and keep pace with their fast-moving mind.
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INTJs might have a reputation for being difficult to get to know, but it
would be a mistake to label this personality type as antisocial or
unfriendly. They do enjoy the pleasure of their own company and their
own mind, but they also crave meaningful connections with friends. In
fact, few things are more exhilarating to INTJ personalities than the
spark that they feel when they’re immersed in conversation with
someone who really gets them.

An Intellectual Match
It’s not always easy to befriend someone with this personality type.
These individuals have little patience for social rules or expectations,
and they’d rather spend time alone than with someone who bores or
irritates them. INTJs tend to have a clear idea of what they expect from
their social lives and their friends, and they don’t want to waste too
much time on anyone who doesn’t seem to meet these expectations.

INTJ personalities care about depth and quality. They’d rather

have just a few good friends than a large circle of acquaintances.

From the outside, this might sound dismissive, but the truth is that
many INTJs have a knack for finding friends in seemingly unlikely
places. These personalities aren’t particularly swayed by appearances
or social status, so they aren’t afraid to befriend people who might be
thought of as “outsiders” by the mainstream. In sizing up a potential
friend, INTJs don’t particularly care how popular that person is –
instead, they consider whether that person has values that are
compatible with their own, such as intellect, honesty, self-
improvement, or simply a different perspective.

In friendship, INTJ personalities are looking for an intellectual match as

much as anything else. They crave mental stimulation, and they tend to
have the most fun among friends who can challenge their ideas,
expose them to new concepts, and steer conversations in unexpected
directions.

A Unique Friendship
In their friendships, as in other aspects of their lives, INTJs prize
independence. Social obligations can feel stifling to people with this
personality type. They don’t want to feel beholden to their friends, and
they don’t want their friends to feel beholden to them. For INTJs, an
ideal friendship is low maintenance, low drama, and based on true
enjoyment of each other’s company rather than obligation.

INTJ personalities are fiercely loyal and go out of their way to help the
people they appreciate and respect. They will willingly offer their
unparalleled problem-solving ability in service of a friend’s challenges,
assisting not just with comforting reassurances but actionable, logical
solutions and carefully crafted strategies. However, it’s essential to
note that while INTJs are willing to help, they can be inadvertently
dismissive of emotional troubles that defy rational solutions.

Even with their closest friends, people with the INTJ personality
type may struggle to offer emotional comfort – or receive it.

When sensitive or emotional situations arise, INTJs may feel out of

their depth. These personalities are used to feeling knowledgeable and
capable, so this sudden cluelessness can be disorienting for them.
Many people with this type have to practice listening to their friends in
a nonjudgmental, supportive way rather than jumping in immediately
with solutions and advice.

The good news is that, among friends they know and respect, INTJ
personalities have no trouble relaxing and being themselves. Their
sarcasm and witty banter may not be for everyone – especially people
who struggle to read between the lines. But INTJs reward their true
friends with candor and insight, along with an endless supply of
fascinating stories, ideas, and conversations.

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Yvane • ASSERTIVE ARCHITECT (INTJ-A)

1 week ago

Damn, that's why it's hard to find someone who doesn't get offended easily.

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Kanra • ASSERTIVE ARCHITECT (INTJ-A)

1 week ago

Look I know to a lot of people, it looks and may feel like I am not close to many or any of my friends.
Because I don’t frequently spend time with them or get super emotional with them But I love them all
so much and they all have a place in my heart. And I really do feel great Fulfillment in all my
friendships.

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Ace • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

2 weeks ago

This is why I don't have friends!

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B • TURBULENT MEDIATOR (INFP-T)

2 weeks ago

I feel intjs in friendship are soo funny because i have 3 friend intj and they really make me happy and i
feel that so really cool!!!

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Earthshine • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

1 month ago

I have 1.5 real friends, one I'm not completely sure about. So true! The intellectual match! I dismiss
people who don't use logic, or analyse things. I have not had a good friend untill I and prety much the
nerd of the class became friends. I couldn't have made a better decision.

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Teju • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

1 month ago

yep this was my entire school-hood, actually in college forced myself to have friends and it
actually led to depression, no exageration

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