{"id":996,"date":"2023-03-19T10:23:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T10:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/?p=996"},"modified":"2023-09-23T15:43:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T19:43:03","slug":"intj-stereotypes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/","title":{"rendered":"Common INTJ Stereotypes (The Myth &amp; The Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Among MBTI types, INTJ is definitely the one surrounded with the most stereotypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a rude soul to a squared mind, we\u2019re usually described as people made of ice or stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite stupid, given that truth couldn\u2019t be more different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, no more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve researched the most popular INTJ stereotypes, and today, I\u2019ll debunk them with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s dive straight in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/#INTJs_are_narrow-minded\" title=\"INTJs are narrow-minded\">INTJs are narrow-minded<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/#INTJs_hate_everyone\" title=\"INTJs hate everyone\">INTJs hate everyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/#INTJs_have_no_emotions\" title=\"INTJs have no emotions&nbsp;\">INTJs have no emotions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/#INTJs_hate_social_interactions\" title=\"INTJs hate social interactions\">INTJs hate social interactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/#INTJs_arent_good_in_romantic_relationships\" title=\"INTJs aren\u2019t good in romantic relationships\">INTJs aren\u2019t good in romantic relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/#INTJs_are_not_fun\" title=\"INTJs are not fun\">INTJs are not fun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/#INTJs_are_great_leaders\" title=\"INTJs are great leaders\">INTJs are great leaders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/#To_Sum_Things_Up\" title=\"To Sum Things Up\">To Sum Things Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Myths_About_INTJs_Debunked\"><\/span>8 Myths About INTJs Debunked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How INTJs Defy Their Stereotype\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ETkrw-BC-28?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard many of these at least a few times in your life. Well, it\u2019s about time we confirm that these are not real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTJs_think_they_know_everything\"><\/span>INTJs think they know everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>INTJs are often considered to be know-it-alls, but that\u2019s far from what they think of themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many things they don\u2019t know. But INTJs are actually very confident about their knowledge. And who wouldn\u2019t be after thoroughly researching the topics of their interest?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An INTJ questioning someone\u2019s opinions often comes out as \u201cshowing off,\u201d but that\u2019s not the point behind their actions. INTJs care way more about finding the truth than being wrong or right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, an INTJ person only engages in an argument they have enough knowledge about. If they don\u2019t know enough facts to base an opinion on, they won\u2019t simply make it up for the sake of argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTJs_are_narrow-minded\"><\/span>INTJs are narrow-minded<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing\u2019s for sure, and that\u2019s the fact that you can hardly change an INTJ\u2019s mind. But it\u2019s not because they\u2019re inflexible and dismissive of other people\u2019s opinions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I already said, INTJs are very thorough in researching facts when developing an opinion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you ask an INTJ which presidential candidate they like better. They will never give you a \u201crandom\u201d answer just for the sake of answering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No. INTJs will dedicate time to research each candidate, from the moment they stepped into politics. They might even make a comparison chart with facts and numbers that allow them to make a rational decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After so much time learning as much as they can about a topic, we can say that their opinions have a pretty solid foundation. Let\u2019s be real, such opinions won\u2019t change just because someone tells them they\u2019re wrong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll need some bulletproof evidence that their thorough critical thinking process malfunctioned. But if it turns out to be true, INTJs won\u2019t mind standing corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTJs_hate_everyone\"><\/span>INTJs hate everyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/serious-man-sitting-on-stairs.png\" alt=\"serious man sitting on stairs\" class=\"wp-image-1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/serious-man-sitting-on-stairs.png 1200w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/serious-man-sitting-on-stairs-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/serious-man-sitting-on-stairs-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/serious-man-sitting-on-stairs-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Never starting a conversation, not answering calls, skipping social gatherings\u2026 Sounds like an INTJ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many would say that\u2019s a clear sign they don\u2019t like you. As an INTJ character, I understand that &#8211; but I know that\u2019s far from true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is, an INTJ can ghost you, but they usually do it unintentionally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, it\u2019s easy for an INTJ to get lost in their heads, forgetting about the reality around them. And during that zoning-out period, they\u2019re disconnected from the people around them completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTJs_have_no_emotions\"><\/span>INTJs have no emotions&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard this INTJ stereotype at least a dozen times. But even though it\u2019s common, it\u2019s a big misconception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course that INTJs have feelings &#8211; they aren\u2019t made of ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, they might even feel those emotions on a deeper level compared to many Feeling MBTI types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, INJT\u2019s emotions are internalized, and they don\u2019t like putting them out for everyone to see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also know that INTJs usually have a very strong moral code. So while people may think they\u2019re sociopaths without feelings, rest assured they\u2019ll care about choices made based on ethics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTJs_hate_social_interactions\"><\/span>INTJs hate social interactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that INTJs prefer a small, quiet gathering to a large, noisy party. But that doesn\u2019t mean they absolutely hate being surrounded by other human beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, they might enjoy that quite a bit, as long as it can be at least a bit done on their terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of going to a loud concert or club, an INTJ would rather take friends to museums, art galleries, or another place that allows you to hear each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t push it. There\u2019s no need to fill the weekly schedule with forced activities. Remember that INTJs also need some time alone to recharge after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTJs_arent_good_in_romantic_relationships\"><\/span>INTJs aren\u2019t good in romantic relationships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/man-and-woman-on-a-date.png\" alt=\"man and woman on a date\" class=\"wp-image-1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/man-and-woman-on-a-date.png 1200w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/man-and-woman-on-a-date-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/man-and-woman-on-a-date-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/man-and-woman-on-a-date-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is yet another stereotype that tells others INTJs are cold-blooded psychos. And again, the reality couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While INTJs can appear distant and reserved, that\u2019s mainly the case with people they don\u2019t know well or care about. The same goes for the fact that they need specific time alone for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that doesn\u2019t mean that their romantic interest will feel neglected and unloved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/intj-relationship-problems\/\">INTJs are in a relationship<\/a>, they\u2019re very committed and loyal to the ones they love. Letting someone in doesn\u2019t come easy for an INTJ personality type. So when that happens, their partners will know they\u2019re special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTJs_are_not_fun\"><\/span>INTJs are not fun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This stereotype is so stupid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mean, who defined what fun is and isn\u2019t?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while it\u2019s true that INTJs are workaholics, they also like to let loose at the end of the week. They\u2019re not robots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, they can be very creative when it comes to finding a way to kill boredom. INTJs aren\u2019t just about going to museums and reading books. They also enjoy sports, movies, and music &#8211; like anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the reason why some people see INTJs as boring is simply that they don\u2019t get their sense of humor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.giphy.com\/media\/JrGYQZWou5Z51vNRob\/giphy.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And let me tell you something &#8211; it\u2019s their loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INTJs tend to be very sarcastic and even dark sometimes. They also prefer subtle puns and irony with elements of satire, <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-british-humour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">like British humor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I know that\u2019s not everyone\u2019s cup of tea. But for those who like that kind of humor, rest assured they\u2019ll have a fun time laughing at INTJ\u2019s jokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTJs_are_great_leaders\"><\/span>INTJs are great leaders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>INTJs have many qualities of great leaders. They\u2019re very intelligent and efficient and have a bigger picture in mind and a plan on how to achieve it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds like a recipe for success, no?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it\u2019s a <em>no,<\/em> actually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is, INTJs would do great in such an atmosphere\u2026 were they <a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/intj-careers\/\">not working with other people<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, social interaction is draining to INTJs. But as managers and leaders, they\u2019re constantly surrounded by people they need to interact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what\u2019s worse, many of them probably won\u2019t be as efficient and hardworking as INTJs are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s INTJ\u2019s biggest pet peeve? Time-wasting. So you can bet how they get stressed when their coworkers don\u2019t know how to stick to the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while INTJs can be a great asset to your team, they\u2019re not great as leaders. That position requires too much interaction on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Things_Up\"><\/span>To Sum Things Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, INTJ stereotypes can be quite harsh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From cold-blooded psychopaths to boring old people, there are some weird perceptions about this MBTI type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while on the surface these stereotypes don\u2019t seem wrong, they\u2019re actually far from the truth. That\u2019s quite obvious as soon as you get to know them a bit better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why are INTJs considered weird?<\/strong> Here\u2019s an <a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/why-intjs-are-considered-weird\/\">article on why this personality type is often perceived as odd.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/web-stories\/intj-stereotypes\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/web-stories\/intj-stereotypes\/\">Click here to view the Web story of this article.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Among MBTI types, INTJ is definitely the one surrounded with the most stereotypes. From a rude soul to a squared mind, we\u2019re usually described as people made of ice or stone. Quite stupid, given that truth couldn\u2019t be more different. Well, no more. I\u2019ve researched the most popular INTJ stereotypes, and today, I\u2019ll debunk them &#8230; <a title=\"Common INTJ Stereotypes (The Myth &amp; The Truth)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/intj-stereotypes\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Common INTJ Stereotypes (The Myth &amp; The Truth)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sb_is_suggestion_mode":false,"_sb_show_suggestion_boards":false,"_sb_show_comment_boards":false,"_sb_suggestion_history":"","_sb_update_block_changes":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=996"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1970,"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996\/revisions\/1970"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}