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Parenthood Confident Individualism
Career Paths Sharp-witted and darkly funny, people with the INTJ personality type (Architects) aren’t everyone’s
Workplace Habits cup of tea – and they’re okay with that. For the most part, they don’t really care about being 37% 63%
considered “cool.” And they don’t spend their time and energy on just anyone. Instead, these
Conclusion personalities save themselves for friends who can match their intellectual curiosity and keep pace EXTRAVERTED INTROVERTED
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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 INTUITIVE OBSERVANT
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 78% 22%
exhilarating to INTJ personalities than the spark that they feel when they’re immersed in conversation THINKING FEELING
with someone who really gets them.
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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 Insight of the Day
these expectations. Architects are the most likely
personality type to think it’s best
to take a scientific approach to
the problems in their own life.
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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Earthshine • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

1 week 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 week 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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Samantha • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

1 month ago
"INTJ personalities care about depth and quality. They’d rather have just a few good friends than a
large circle of acquaintances."
Yes, because having large circle of aquaintances one or two of them will just come and go. But, the
few good friends will always there for even after a few years of not having a conversation. I have one
childhood friend that is, until now is my best friend. We are both in college now. Despite of not
having any conversations, we are still best friends and we are still close to each others like when we
were young.
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Shiraz • TURBULENT PROTAGONIST (ENFJ-T)

2 months ago
I make easily friends any where I go … It’s always good to move in society
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bri • ASSERTIVE ARCHITECT (INTJ-A)

3 months ago
the workplace habits are painfully accurate, especially dealing with the small talk at work.
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Basketball Player • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

3 months ago
"They’d rather have just a few good friends than a large circle of acquaintances." is so very true for
me, I literally have like five friends! And all of them have something in common with me because if I
try to befriend someone who doesn't share my interests (which I rarely do) I regret it because I get
bored with the talk of drama and many other pointless topics.
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Zayed • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

3 months ago
I have just 3 friends maybe 2
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Ilma Saifi • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

2 months ago
Me only one
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Andrea L. • TURBULENT ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

6 days ago
I have two friends as well. One of them is an INFJ, and the other is an ISFP.
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