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They are usually very rational and logical, but can also surprise everybody by suddenly becoming more spontaneous and enthusiastic.

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However, their inner spontaneity does not go anywhere – it simply stays in the background, accumulating the energy and awaiting the right moment to release it at once.

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ISTPs are relatively private individuals (after all, Introversion is one of their personality traits), which makes it even more difficult for other people to tell what is really going on in their minds. ISTPs can also become unexpectedly stubborn and vocal, especially when their principles and habits are being criticized – this kind of behaviour is uncommon among SP types and may confuse other people even further.

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[this] often leads to difficulties in the academic environment, even though ISTPs can do quite well in areas that require hands-on approach.

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ISTPs always soak in lots of facts from the outside word (especially when they can experience something first-hand) and this makes practical activities much easier for them.

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While many ISTPs are drawn towards engineering or related professions, some embrace activities that other types would normally consider stressful and dangerous. ISTPs shine in crisis situations as they give them a chance to combine spontaneity, practicality and excellent control of all five senses, as well as do something noble and good. Such personality traits make ISTPs great EMTs, rescuers, athletes, racers etc. ISTPs also relish the idea of bypassing the rules and guidelines that they would otherwise be forced to obey – that influx of adrenaline can keep them excited for quite a while. Some people with this type choose to combine those risky activities with more relaxed jobs, thus meeting the needs of all their personality traits.

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Fairness and equality are two other ideas that are very important to ISTP personalities. ISTPs would rather bend or break the rules of the existing system rather than fail to meet their own personal standards when it comes to these things. Consequently, you will never see an ISTP in an environment where their personal rules are likely to be violated. ISTP personalities are also extremely loyal to their friends, but they may need a lot of “alone time” to recharge.

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In general, ISTPs tend to be very optimistic, generous and confident in their abilities – as long as they are not pushed into a corner, burdened with rules and guidelines, or asked to commit to something they are not yet ready for. Unique and mysterious traits of this personality type may never cease to amaze people close to them, but it is also possible that ISTPs themselves will be surprised by them every once in a while.

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The often enigmatic traits of ISTP personality type mean that dating an ISTP may be a very complex and interesting experience. Their T trait is likely to give an air of coldness and detachment, but it is offset by the S and P traits in a way that can be very attractive to the opposite sex. ISTPs live in the present, looking for new activities and experiences, and avoiding routine and strict schedules. People with this personality type will also do their best to resist any attempts to control them, either directly or indirectly. All these traits should be kept in mind by anyone who is dating an ISTP.

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ISTP personalities see their obligations as something that needs to be renewed on a daily basis – even if they say “I do” in front of a priest, that actually means “I do (until something changes)” This does not mean that ISTPs are unwilling or unable to develop and maintain lifelong relationships – they simply dislike committing to something without an exit clause. ISTP dating or long-term partners should be aware of this tendency and try to avoid pushing the ISTP to commit too early in the relationship.

ISTPs are not very emotional and are likely to try hard to conceal and protect their emotions, mostly because they are not really sure how to handle them. Despite this, anyone dating or being in a long-term relationship with an ISTP should know that they tend to have very strong and deep feelings, even if they find it difficult to express them. Furthermore, as already mentioned above, ISTPs live in the present and so do their feelings – they may be very passionate one day and indifferent the following day. Their romantic partners should not take this too personally – this is simply how the ISTP mind works.

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Sexually, ISTPs see intimacy as something that is both an art and a source of pleasure. They are unlikely to be too strict or traditional when it comes to sex – either when dating, or later in the relationship. ISTP personalities are sensual and practical, able to use all five senses without any effort at all – and they will probably encourage their partner to simply relax and have fun.

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Yes, that's me. It takes great effort to suppress those instincts.

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What is your MBTI personality type and how does it influence who you are?

If you are not familiar with MBTI types then you can find out your type here: http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
Once you have taken the test then you can read about your type here: http://www.16personalities.com/type-descriptions

Does it describe you?

Some say that the MBTI is nonsense (or inaccurate), but as an INTJ, the description for my type is eerily accurate. My venture into the BDSM world has made everything easier because I can explicitly state what it is that I am looking for right off the bat without coming off as...well...you know! Obviously, this is much more difficult when going the traditional dating route as certain topics are sometimes not well-received; and, since I am an introverted geek, I am quite out-of-touch with the social rituals that are endemic to the vanilla world, which make no sense to me and are almost necessary for meeting someone the traditional way. BDSM--combined with the internet--allows me to sidestep this. That's my two cents. Anyways, it would be nice to see if certain MBTI types gravitate towards certain BDSM roles (regrettably there are not enough options for the poll feature to be effective).

Me = INTJ Dom. What say you?