so I'm reading my personality profile and get to the
relationships page and find some very intriguing and funny revelations....because they're so TRUE!
The ISTJ's word is as good as gold, and they honor their commitments faithfully. (so I have learned to say no to some things, because when I commit, I FULLY commit)
Weaknesses:
- Tendency to believe that they're always right (and I am)
- Not naturally in-tune with what others are feeling (other people feel things?)
- Not likely to give enough praise or affirmation to their loved ones (aww. sorry guys. i'll really try.)
ISTJs do not feel threatened by constructive criticism or conflict situations. When faced with criticism, the ISTJ is likely to believe that their point of view is correct. They have a tremendous amount of respect for Facts, and base their opinions on known facts and logic. Consequently, they have a hard time seeing the viability of viewpoints which don't match their own. When the ISTJ gets involved in a disagreement over a point, they usually begin to attempt to recruit the other person over to their own point of view, fully believing that they are right, and that the other individual simply needs to understand the facts of the situation. In such situations, the ISTJ may or may not be right, but their confidence in their own "rightness" can shake the confidence of others involved. (so don't argue with me, whether I'm right or not.)
Friendships:
Although friendships do not rank highest in the ISTJ's list of important relationships (whose duties and obligation to the Family rank above all else), they do have value these relationships and put effort into enhancing and maintaining them.
Although their usual mode of being is very serious-minded, ISTJs like to have fun and let loose. They like being with Extraverts who are optimistic and fun-minded, although the E's enthusiasm may eventually get on the ISTJ's nerves. (eventually?)
