Fyredrift- Finally someone who is like me! lol Quiet was a really good book. It helped me be okay with being an introvert. I feel I have been a lot happier since I read that book honestly. It helped me put myself into perspective and get to know myself instead of trying to be someone I am not and that it is okay and not weird that I am an introvert. I would recommend reading it! I find it strange that INFJ are often mistaken for extroverts too.
Like you, I am interested in society. I love people, but at a distance if that makes since. That's awesome about he Social work program. I hope you get in! I am majoring in sociology. It has taking me a lot of changing majors and taking breaks from school (I'm 25) to make a decision about what I want to do career wise. I decided I just wanted to help people. I'm interested in global issues. Actually I am interested in a lot intellectually, but I feel myself gravitating towards sociology more and more. What to do with a sociology degree is a completely blank for me though.
Like you, I am really good with children too. I don't know what it is but the whole kids thing comes really naturally to me. Kids make me happy because of there mind frame. Being around kids is hilarious to me, fun, and makes me feel happy. I am good with animals as well.
That's funny that you say "vibes" because that's how I explain it to those closest to me. Mine are always right too. Sometimes I will get a bad vibe out of no where, that signals that something is not right. I can't pinpoint it but I usually find out later that something is wrong or within a couple days something out of control goes wrong. These days, if I get a bad vibe from a person I don't question myself and I stay away from them completely. I surround myself around people I get good vibes from.
I struggle with the vibes I get from people too, especially in public it is really hard for me to be myself. I am working on ignoring that when I am in public. I think it is all about finding a balance with using the intuitive skills too. Finding out when to listen to them and when to ignore them.
I have struggled with not fitting in through out my life too. I honestly for the longest time thought everyone was empathetic and had the intuitive skills. I am starting to see that I really am rare and not everyone is like me and it explains why I haven't really fit in anywhere and why I have such strong nagging feelings about certain people places and things.
Like you, I am gentle and a good listener. I like to believe I have a beautiful old soul. My ability to relate to people one on one amazes even me sometimes.
TheBub, I have wondered this as well.
For all the INTJs on here, my cousin and best friend is one. Also, I have another friend that is an INTJ. I love INTJs. My cousin and I always say she is the brain and I am the heart. I am also hilariously silly around INTJs. They bring out something in me that makes me feel at ease and happy. Plus, if I am being too sensitive my cousin will slap it out of me and make me see that their are other ways to think about things. Anyway, I have a lot of love for INTJs.
My fiance and I are complete opposites. We have a really great balance though.
