{"id":60705,"date":"2020-12-18T04:02:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T04:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=60705"},"modified":"2022-12-21T10:46:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T10:46:20","slug":"things-to-know-about-an-intp-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/things-to-know-about-an-intp-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are INTP Relationships? Compatibility & Dating Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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An INTP relationship is based upon the MBTI Personality Inventory by<\/span> The Myers & Briggs Foundation.<\/span><\/a> An INTP test result indicates that you have this personality type. <\/span><\/p>\n

The INTP personality type is characterized by a person who is<\/span> introverted, intuitive, thinking, and perceiving.<\/b> An INTP personality tends to be logical and conceptual as well as intellectually curious. These traits can have unique effects on INTP relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>What are INTP relationships?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

According to experts, INTP relationships are rare, since the INTP personality type is not very common. As an introvert, the INTP partner will prefer to socialize in small groups with close friends and family, instead of in big crowds. <\/span><\/p>\n

An INTP partner also tends to look at the big picture, instead of fixating on small details, and they tend to be objective when solving problems, instead of focusing on their feelings. <\/span><\/p>\n

Related Reading: <\/i><\/b>Personality Temperament Types and Marriage Compatibility<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
<\/span>INTP Personality Traits<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
According to The Myers & Briggs Foundation, INTP personality traits include being objective, independent, and analytical. This personality type is also complex and questioning. These features can come with both strengths and weaknesses in INTP dating. <\/span><\/p>\n
Some strengths of INTP dating are as follows:<\/b><\/h3>\n
  • The INTP partner is naturally curious and will therefore approach life with interest and enthusiasm. They will want to get to know your interests. <\/span><\/li>\n
  • The INTP personality type is laid back and not generally rattled by conflict. <\/span><\/li>\n
  • INTPs are intelligent.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • An INTP dating partner will be<\/span> incredibly loyal<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • INTPs tend to be easy to please; they don’t have many demands or any hard-to-meet needs. <\/span><\/li>\n
  • An INTP dating partner tends to be fun because this personality type is always coming up with new ideas. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>
    On the other hand, some INTP personality traits that can cause INTP relationship problems include:<\/b><\/h3>\n
    • As someone who is logical and conceptual, the INTP partner may struggle to<\/span> express emotions<\/span><\/a> and will at times not be in tune with yours. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Since the INTP is not usually rattled by conflict. They may seem at times to avoid arguments or to hold in their anger until they explode. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • The INTP dating partner can be distrusting of other people.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • An INTP partner may seem shy and withdrawn, which often comes from a<\/span> fear of rejection<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>
      <\/span>Can an INTP Love?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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      Since the INTP dating partner can be so logical, people may sometimes wonder if an INTP is capable of love. The answer, in short, is yes, but INTP love may appear different than what is typically associated with love.<\/span><\/p>\n
      For example, as<\/span> Personality Growth<\/span><\/a> explains, the INTP can appear incapable of love because of the tendency for the INTP partner to be logical and scientific, but these personality types are actually rather passionate. When an INTP dating partner develops a love for someone, this passion can transfer into the relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n
      Since the INTP partner tends to keep feelings to themselves, they may not outwardly express their love the same way that others do. Instead, an INTP in love thinks intensely about their<\/span> feelings of love for their partner<\/span><\/a>, sometimes becoming rather caught up in them. <\/span><\/p>\n
      The video below discusses INTP relationships and why it could be a little complex for them to find a partner. Find out:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n