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Love for the INTJ

myersandbriggs:

For INTJs, love means including someone in their vision of the world. INTJ men tend to be attracted to partners who enjoy living their lives with and outward vitality and zest. INTJ women, however, may seek someone more like themselves.

INTJs tend to have a model in mind of how their relationship ought to be. This is less a romantic vision than it is and idea that relates to how the relationship functions in a unique or special way. They tend to withhold their deep feelings and affections from the public and sometimes even from the object of their affections. They can be intensely loyal and caring, even though this is not always expressed in words. INTJs can be generous with their gifts if the gift fits their vision of what ought to be appreciated by their partner.

When scorned, INTJs retreat to their own world and may share none of their feelings with others. They may assume that there is a right way for a relationship to end and look for that. They act on the outside as if nothing has happened to them when indeed much has. It may take them a while to recover.

hipsterintj:

INTJs and ISTJs tertiary or relief function is Introverted Feeling, Fi. This function is a bit quieter for these types than for Fi dominants or supporting. It works behind the scenes, often leaving the user unaware that a Feeling function is even in play. In the tertiary position, Fi is responsible for creating deep and lasting emotional connections and creating a moral compass. 

Don’t let INTJs or ISTJs fool you into thinking they’re emotionless. It’s just that they apply their emotions very selectively. Fi, in these types, is not flighty reactive emotions, but instead builds bonds that endure.This is what cultivates deep and lasting friendships, fuels their passions, and cultivates their immutable (though highly personalized) code of ethics. They may never cry during a movie, for instance, but may be completely devastated at the finale of a TV show they’ve been following for many years. 

Much like how you have to wait for ESFPs to process their emotions before they can think logically, INTJs and ISTJs must process thoughts and experiences practically and analytically before they can truly experience the emotional core of a situation. If a loved one were to die, for instance, they may not experience their emotional response to this until after the funeral is over, the will has been read, and any other loose ends have been settled. There is a delayed response between something happening and the tertiary Fi processing it.

While it keeps our INTJs and ISTJs level-headed, there is a downside to this. Often, they are the last to know what they are feeling, leaving their loved ones to roll their eyes until their I_TJ catches on. They may become overwhelmed and unable to react in highly emotionally charged situations. Their romantic partner may do something hurtful, and they won’t get upset over it until hours, days, even months later, leaving their partner to feel like the I_TJ won’t let go of old wounds. Speaking of which, these types do in fact take quite a long time to recover from loss, betrayal, and other hurts from those with whom they have formed deep bonds. This is also where judgement comes from — not the J function, but thinking less of others for not measuring up to the I_TJ’s sense of values. 

lovegodherself:

INTJs are clever, analytical, pragmatic, and logical, and are not scared to tell someone (or themselves) when they’re being stupid. They emphasize efficiency, making them simultaneously loners and excellent leaders. Their natural talent for planning and system-building often makes them the perfect villains. (x)