The INTJ personality type is regarded as a strategic thinker.
Their capacity to anticipate issues and design excellent contingency plans that prevent tragedy
and avert crisis is one of their talents.
INTJs live predominantly in their introverted intuition's world, which causes their viewpoints
to be highly imaginative in style.
They think in images and patterns and are frequently preoccupied with interpreting and
evaluating meanings, pathways, and potential results.
Along with their strengths, many INTJs may struggle with certain aspects of their personality.
Being independent, maybe a little arrogant, and social outcasts are often associated with
INTJs - but that isn't necessarily what can make their life more of a challenge.
Along with being highly intelligent and seeing the deeper meaning of almost everything, there
are aspects of an INTJs personality that can creep up from time to time, making things
a lot more challenging for them.
Today I am going to talk about the top 7 reasons INTJ life is hard.
Every INTj is different so be sure to watch to the end of the video because I can almost
guarantee you probably haven't thought of most of these being associated with the INTJ
personality before.
Let’s get into it.
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Starting things off today is an INTJ can be stubborn
The INTJ personality is known for its tenacity, academic arrogance, and dismissive attitude.
Although INTJs may have a good attitude toward criticism for the purpose of improving themselves
and the systems they are a part of, they can occasionally forget to recognize their own
shortcomings while focusing on those of others.
At their healthiest, INTJs are unafraid of other people's recommendations and criticisms.
They are either inclined to consider criticisms or simply dismiss them as invalid.
However, INTJs may show a bit of resistance to criticism and an inability to accept fault
at times.
At their worst, INTJs may become know-it-alls and condescending elitists who harshly evaluate
others and turn their nose up at practically everyone who doesn't live up to their unreasonable
standards and expectations.
When people misunderstand them, an INTJ may be convinced that it is due to the incompetence
of others rather than their own fault.
Being self-assured isn’t a bad thing unless you completely close yourself off from any
suggestions whatsoever.
Needless to say that this can be a challenge in the daily life of an INTJ.
Next up is INTJ's can have poor bedside manner.
When it comes to expressing criticism and ideas, the INTJ is known for being brutally
honest and forthright.
In most cases, INTJs see no purpose in sugarcoating the truth or mincing their words with flowery
euphemisms that dilute their message's credibility.
They make a concerted attempt to express their ideas precisely and clearly, yet they frequently
fail to consider how their words may be perceived by others.
Along with that, an INTJ's style of communication may lack warmth and be overly formal.
An INTJs 3rd function, introverted feeling may be part of what drives them to speak with
such shameless sincerity.
At the same time, an INTJ typically has a dark sense of humor and may be regarded as
situationally inappropriate at times.
INTJs can easily upset people with their insensitive words and harsh criticisms, even if it is
not their purpose.
They are only telling the truth as they perceive it, but this can obviously rub people the
wrong way and make life a bit harder for INTJs.
Number 5 on today's list of why the INTj life is hard is because INTJs can Miss out on the
Moment.
INTJs are known for their long-term thinking.
They were shown to project themselves further into the future than any other MBTI type in
studies.
This focus on the future is linked to the INTJ's primary function, introverted intuition,
which contrasts sharply with the spontaneous, in-the-moment manner of extraverted sensing.
INFJ and INTJ personality types with deficient extroverted sensing have a love/hate relationship
with the sensory world.
They see pleasure as temporary and superficial, and when they participate in it, it is frequently
in an exaggerated, dramatic manner.
INTJs tend to be shut-ins who only venture out when absolutely necessary, yet they secretly
yearn for exhilarating experiences and to feel alive.
They frequently bury themselves in their work, and their minds are preoccupied with complexity
and pattern recognition.
As a result, their heads are frequently clogged with anxieties and fears.
INTJs sometimes become so caught up in their thoughts that they fail to stop and smell
the roses and enjoy life's simple pleasures.
Next up and number 4 today is an INTJs Non-Conformity
INTJs are highly independent thinkers who will generally do what seems right to them
regardless of society or societal standards.
INTJs, like INFJs, are among the rarest types and may seem out of place or weird in comparison
to others.
They are also unimpressed by titles of authority and might become belligerent when an authority
figure is viewed as attempting to compel or impose unreasonable demands on an INTJ.
This can contribute to some of the INTJ's social and interpersonal problems, particularly
at work.
They have a tendency to isolate themselves in numerous ways, making it difficult for
them to relate to others.
Everyone needs social interaction and an INTJ is no different.
However, they won’t sacrifice their morals or ideals and just settle for having just
anyone in their life.
Being picky isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but a lot like missing the moment, an INTJ
may miss on some great friendships.
At the end of the day, an INTJ is typically okay with, but it can be a challenge in life.
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Starting our top 3 reasons an INTJ life is hard is an INTJ often has Romantic Problems.
INTJs may find it difficult to enter into committed partnerships, and many may prefer
to live a secluded and hermetic lifestyle for most of their lives.
They constantly seek out like-minded people, which can be difficult to find.
Many INTJs are best matched with other INTJs.
Their approach to dating is like a job interview in which they are an employer looking for
a qualified candidate to fill the post of a romantic partner.
They are more likely to examine a romantic prospect's long-term potential and are less
likely to get serious with anyone who does not fulfill their practical requirement – regardless
of how hot or gorgeous they are.
INTJs can appear confident and intelligent, which is alluring, but they can also lack
social grace and struggle to form emotional attachments and human connections.
INTJs also have difficulty articulating their emotions, and some INTJs may scoff at the
level of emotional intimacy that a partner may need from them.
People who date an INTJ and other rational types frequently complain about their emotional
detachment and coldness.
In the runner-up spot is an INTJ can get caught up in the details.
INTJs typically do not focus on specifics and prefer to focus on a broader view, albeit
one that revolves around a primary goal or objective.
They rely heavily on "hunches" and intuitive impulses to guide them.
When under stress, INTJs might become so engrossed in granular aspects that they fail to see
the forest for the trees.
While hyper-focusing on a specific problem, they may lose sight of the larger picture.
INTJs often lose sleep over chronic worries and problems, particularly those involving
money.
Under these circumstances, INTJs may experience tremendous anger and irritation, putting strain
on their relationships with others.
In the grip of their inferior extroverted sensing, INTJs might occasionally go overboard
with exterior sensory activities such as cleaning, eating, and exercising – things that INTJs
ordinarily regard as unwelcome distractions that prohibit them from accomplishing their
lofty goals and vital work.
Topping our list and the number 1 reason an INTJ life is hard is because of an INTJs Disillusionment.
According to research, INTJs are among the personality types most likely to suffer from
some form of depression.
They are, ironically, the sort who express the least stress about school, caring for
aging parents, balancing home and work, health, and child care.
However, they do report high levels of stress in their jobs, romantic relationships, and
finances.
INTJs can sometimes lead themselves down a road that does not turn out to be what they
expected.
As I’ve mentioned they can get caught up in the allure of their lesser extroverted
sensing and all its trappings from time to time.
INTJs may construct a vision in their minds of what success and the ideal life entails
that is essentially superficial and unrealistic.
As a result, INTJs may become overly focused on material gains as a source of validation
rather than cultivating greater self-awareness.
If they are unable to achieve this unrealistic vision, they may become resentful, as well
as feel ashamed and disappointed.
Failure to meet their objectives can have a serious negative influence on the INTJ's
self-image.
Even though most INTJs love their life and wouldn’t change it for anything, these things
can creep in from time to time and make it challenging in their day to day.
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