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Today, we’re going to go over the 7 Disturbing Traits Of An INTJ Dark Side
Make sure to watch each one of and find out if you have any of them!
Did you know that in addition to MBTI type, you have other key personality
functions? These functions are crucial to understanding how you function in society,
and they're useful to know as a tool to help you learn more about yourself and others. Today we’re
going to look at the shadow functions and how they create the dark side of an INTJ personality type.
This dark side represents the unconscious parts of our psyche that you have less awareness of
and control over. It hosts repressed, unwanted and overlooked elements of your personality.
If you are an INTJ (architect/mastermind) personality type chances are that you have
already experienced some dark side traits at least once in your lifetime. You should
undoubtedly be aware of your dark side since it will help in the integration of
your unconscious and conscious selves, allowing you to better design your life
and achieve personal growth. Here are 7 Disturbing Traits Of An INTJ Dark Side
Number 1 - Ruthlessness INTJs are deep thinkers however,
intrinsically they are not cruel or unkind. They simply have their own way of thinking.
Unfortunately, the evil side of the INTJ might turn that on its head. In this situation, the
Architect may become more interested in exacting revenge or injuring those who have wronged
them. The INTJ death glare could be a signal of things to come at this point. Their harshness,
which is backed up by reasoning, can be a truly frightening proposition. They can be ruthlessly
rational, but only for their own enjoyment and at the expense of everyone who stands in their way.
Architects often disregard their moral compass and show little consideration for others' well-being
or sentiments. INTJs remain to themselves and are uninterested in forming bonds with others. Their
purpose is to get pleasure or advance in life, even if it means harming themselves or others.
INTJs are frequently cold and calculating, easily enraged by anyone who tries to gain
a footing in their lives. This is a very disturbing trait of an INTJ Dark Side.
Number 2 - Unfair judgments People who are emotionally outspoken
and exuberant tend to irritate unhealthy INTJs. Architects typically have trouble trusting them
and question whether they have hidden agendas. Instead of approaching them with an open mind,
they may enjoy bringing them down a peg or being condescending to them. This trait comes from their
Dark Side. Extraverted Feeling is a “trickster” for INTJs. And “the trickster” is a function that
impacts our relationships with others. As a result of this, Architects are more likely to distrust
persons who display strong emotions or promote group beliefs. Healthy INTJs recognize that
diversity can be beneficial, and they approach Extraverted Feeling Types with an open mind.
Unhealthy INTJs on the other hand may transfer trickster Feeling onto Feeling types,
putting them down, demeaning them, or simply refusing to communicate with them cordially.
Number 3 - Distrust
Another Trait coming from INTJ's dark side is their tendency to be suspicious and sceptical.
They have a lot of trust issues, which may be traced back to their over-analytical nature.
Another reason they don't have many failed relationships is because of this. It's super
hard to convince an INTJ that they're wrong. They will fight to the death for their beliefs. This is
due to their belief that they can never be wrong or their repugnance of being wrong. What is the
reason for this? The INTJ is a person who spends a lot of time researching and looking for solutions
to various difficulties. And they will sometimes defend what they believe is correct, even if
it is incorrect! Although INTJs are open to learning, they frequently assume they already know
everything and they have a tendency to distrust anyone whose opinion is different from their own.
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Number 4 - Isolation It's safe to say that no other personality
type is more introverted than the INTJ. They try to stay away from any external stimulation as
often as possible. Even mundane tasks like going to the supermarket are unnecessary and tiring. To
get over that, they'll need some time to recover. Architects who have an introverted demeanor prefer
their alone time. They do, however, value the company of others on rare occasions.
They are complicated people who like to impose limits for themselves and others. Oftentimes,
even unknowingly. INTJs have a tendency to live so much in their heads that they forget about
the real world. This dark side of the INTJ can make them lonely and isolated at times. They are,
however, hesitant to form friendships or relationships just for the sake of it.
Another reason they like to stay in their heads is that they have complete
control over their surroundings. In their brains everything makes the perfect sense
which is the total opposite from the events happening in the outside world.
Number 5 - Emotionless This is where INTJ stereotypes
might manifest themselves in real life. Even if healthy Architects aren't constantly aware of how
others are feeling, they generally consider important interpersonal concerns. Unhealthy
INTJs on the other hand are genuinely unconcerned with how others feel. They're so focused on their
own objectives and ideals that they don't want to consider the emotional needs of others. INTJs can
become imbalanced in their growth if they don't get enough Feeling Development. Introverted
intuition that Architects have is preoccupied with uncovering hidden meanings and making
predictions. Extraverted Thinking, an auxiliary function of the INTJ, is concerned with arranging
and structuring the universe in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. If INTJs refuse
to give the Feeling side of their personalities any significance, they will develop the mistaken
assumption that other people's feelings are unimportant in the grand scheme of things.
Number 6 - Unhealthy perfectionism
Architects are known for their devotion for dismantling, critiquing, and improving things.
However, failing to adequately recognise benefits can be detrimental; INTJs may fail to validate
individuals they care about as well as to be too harsh on themselves. Negativity bias has a role,
and because it is often unconscious, it can be considered a dark side trait.
More than that, it might be difficult for the Architect personalities to experience genuine
gratitude for things happening in their lives. INTJs are terrified of mediocrity – anything
less than perfection seems like disaster, so they won't approve of it. A disdain of
averageness and a judgmental internal voice that undervalues effort in favor of idealistic results
may exist in their dark side. In the real world, however, unhealthy perfectionism is
frequently the adversary of progress. Unconscious perfectionism may be a powerful motivator,
however consciously valuing achievement in any form, even incremental breakthroughs or tiny
changes is a major motivational factor as well. Perfectionism and realism function best when
they're combined, each balancing the other out and not by putting the first one on a pedestal.
Number 7 – Cluelessness
To people around them, INTJs can appear cold and unfeeling, making it difficult for them to
form long-term relationships. So much so that relationships and even friendships struggle
and frequently fail as a result of Architects inability to entirely let down their guard.
Because INTJs may be extremely critical of others — even if they aren't aware of how harsh they can
be — dating them can feel more like putting yourself on display for them to pick apart
than genuinely getting to know one another. INTJs are one of those people who do better
in love when they aren't trying; the more they attempt to make a relationship work,
the more judgmental their behaviour becomes. As a result, this personality type often has
a hard time maintaining long-term romantic relationships. That’s why they sometimes
prefer casual interactions since it relieves them of some of the pressure.
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