Ramblings of an Anonymous Coward

INTP Seeking...

Recently I was asked to take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II and the results were as expected. Like the Myers-Briggs, I came out as an INTP. This time; however, I got far more feedback about the weight of the scores, what some of the classifications mean and how my personality may be effecting my life and relationships.

Here are some of the things my evaluator highlighted for me to consider. To make some of the quotes make sense, I'm a Rational / Architect.

Architects are, however, even-tempered, compliant, and easy to live with -- that is, until one of their principles is violated, in which ase their adaptability ceases altogether. They prefer to keep their desires and emotions to themselves, and may seem insensitive to the desires and emotions of others, an insensitivity that can puzzle and frustrate their mates. But if what their mates are feeling is a mystery to them, Architects are keenly aware of what their mates actually say and do, and will often ask their mates to give a rationale for their statements and actions. (pg. 207).

...rather, dating for Rationals is a sometimes difficult search for a person they deem worthy of their personal investment. ...Once Rationals have made their search and decided on a mate, they are unlikely to have a change of mind. (pg. 241)

...they come face to face rather quickly with a major problem in their marriages. It is frequently, and sadly, the case that Rationals are misunderstood on one important point by their spouses, who will accuse them of being cold and unemotional, and of seeming distand and unconcerned with their welfare. NTs, for their part, are amazed that their way of relating and loving can be seen by their mates as aloof or uncaring, for they know what powerful passions surge within them, and how keenly interested they are in their mates.
... But there's the rub, because many husbands and wives feel humiliated having to ask their Rational mates to pay attention to them, or give time to the family. They want their Rational mates to think of them and care about them of their own volition, without having to be remineded -- as a spontaneous expression of love. And so they will wait with growing anger for the NT to offer interest of affection, and when this fails, they will accuse them of thoughtlessness or indifference. This is an all-too-common impasse in Rational marriages. (pg. 243)

So there we have it. Now I have to go find this book so I can see what my best pairing is, the photocopy of pages I have begin to compare the pairings, but is far from complete.
So, what temperament are you?

For more information about this "stuff", check out www.keirsey.com.

Posted by ac at September 5, 2003 11:40 AM