In romantic relationships, we often hear the word 'emotional value', but in fact there is also an equally important but easily overlooked communication method: personality verification . This does not mean that you have to accept or even praise each other's behavior in full, but rather that you are willing to recognize your partner's personality traits themselves with an understanding, acceptance without judgment - especially those behavioral patterns that are difficult to change from deep into personality.
In this article, we will explore how to understand and validate the intrinsic qualities of an INTP personality type (also known as a “logist”) partner, helping you to establish a deeper emotional connection with people of this personality type. We have referred to a wide range of MBTI research results and combined with daily experiences to make practical suggestions to help you better understand the true voices of 'logists'.
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The core personality traits of INTP logicians: Freedom from the Inspiration
1. Changeable inspiration does not equal three minutes of heat
Many INTP partners are easily labeled as 'inattention' and 'interest changes.' But this does not mean that they lack concentration, but because there is always a constant stream of new ideas and possibilities in their minds. This jumping inspiration and desire to explore is one of their most precious traits.
As a partner, if you can learn to appreciate this 'adventurous spirit of thought' and give positive feedback and space when they try new projects and are passionate about new goals, instead of blaming them for 'not completing the previous thing', your relationship will become easier and more comfortable.
Practical suggestions:
- Encourage them to record and organize their ideas, even if they are immature at the beginning;
- When they get stuck in the pull of “old and new projects”, help them evaluate which goal is more valuable from a more objective perspective;
- Emphasizing 'space for progress' ≠ 'not good enough' to let them know that 'great minds also need to be run-in.'
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2. Emotional expression does not mean indifference
Most INTP personalities are 'thinking + introverted'. Their emotions are hidden, they do not like to express their love in a big way, and may even be not good at 'sweet words'. But this does not mean that they do not value intimacy. In fact, 80% of INTPs say they value emotional connections very much .
INTP tends to express feelings through action and loyalty rather than express love frequently. If you blindly ask them to prove emotions in a direct way, 'Do you love me?', it is easy for them to feel forced or misunderstood.
Practical suggestions:
- Respect their emotions in ways they express their emotions, such as silently solving problems, providing advice or companionship for you;
- Try to narrow the emotional distance by relaxed humor and creating happy memories together;
- Give positive responses when they express their emotions spontaneously, rather than “forced output” emotional equivalence.
3. Differences in social needs: respect, or negotiate
Many INTPs have a hidden worry that 'I seem to be more sociable'. They often feel that they are 'not extroverted enough' and 'not social enough', but most of this is due to the general preference of society for 'extrovert is good', rather than their real needs. In fact, INTP prefers to be alone and think deeply in many cases rather than attending raucous parties or long social events.
This does not mean that you cannot have a shared social life, you just need to find a balance that suits you each other.
Practical suggestions:
- Allows INTP to have time to recover energy after social activities;
- 'Gamification' or 'task-making' social activities, such as board games, DIY parties, technical discussions, etc., can easily arouse their interest;
- If you are a more extroverted party, you can negotiate with them a social frequency and method to make each other feel comfortable.
The core of love: Give freedom and support
Whether it is the frequent change of inspiration, the low desire for social interaction, or the undetectable emotional expression, the core demand of INTP is 'freedom of thinking and life' . They do not want to be controlled, defined, or over-guided, and they also want to have a partner who understands themselves and is willing to give space.
But that doesn't mean they don't need support. INTP actually welcomes constructive and rational feedback and is eager to have a partner who can inspire thinking and grow together. You can be the ideal object that provides both structure and freedom.
You can also choose to gain insight into their complete personality analysis and refer to the MBTI Advanced Personality Profile , which provides more in-depth personality analysis and behavioral pattern descriptions to help you more accurately grasp the way you get along with your INTP partner.
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