how to get an INTP to like you

intp-again:

imnottotallyaparadox:

  • jokes? puns? yes please
  • so long as you aren’t making them for attention–we haven’t got that much attention to give
  • appreciate our obscure references. You don’t have to actually understand, just smile like you do
  • feed us
  • be able to hold a conversation, and also sit with us in silence
  • periodically supply us with books referrals, useless facts, and random trivia
  • yes, we are often self-destructive, but don’t smother us with your protection. Let us walk into walls sometimes, it brings us back to reality
  • did I mention we like food
  • don’t call our ideas stupid or impractical, even if they are. Gently supply advice
  • if we finally fall asleep, do not awaken us. Do Not.
  • small doses of affection at first. We are affection-starved and have learned how to operate without it. INTP will rebel if showered with affection too soon
  • if we come to you, don’t shut us down. We’re Fe stupid, and will take it to heart and never approach you again
  • really we’re cats. Just treat us like you would a cat
  • we’ll probably even chase the red dot
  • inspire us, but don’t pressure us to do better

Preach

Y’know, I didn’t think I was an INTP, but I’m definitely a cat and this post is pretty accurate.