irc333 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Something I've noticed recently, people posting their Meyers Briggs results in their profiles. Not being sarcastic, but is this important or does it matter? Link to post Share on other sites
Teraskas Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Truth told, it's the first time I've seen such testing results in people's profiles. I don't think that it really matters THAT much, but it can give you a 'teaser insight' into their personality, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Something I've noticed recently, people posting their Meyers Briggs results in their profiles. Not being sarcastic, but is this important or does it matter? It indicates that they like to put people in neat little boxes. I would be hesitant towards them. Link to post Share on other sites
MixedUpChick Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) I think it's a little odd when I see that. If you put that in your profile & someone doesn't know what Myers-Briggs is, it just looks like some secret code that they're not "in the know" about, and they might pass right by you because of it. Also - just because I'm an INFP doesn't mean I'm exactly like every other INFP so in some ways it's just useless info, in my opinion. Oh and another thing: the 2 times I've taken it, I was slightly different: INFP & ISFP. But when answering the questions I was also thinking about how I am at work... so how I am in a relationship might be slightly different, thereby again, making it somewhat useless. Edited January 15, 2014 by MixedUpChick Link to post Share on other sites
Disillusioned Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 If I saw that kind of stuff in a profile, I'd immediately click away from that one, because it shows that the woman (who probably isn't a woman at all) is too hung up on silly stuff like that. Link to post Share on other sites
pickflicker Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Something I've noticed recently, people posting their Meyers Briggs results in their profiles. Not being sarcastic, but is this important or does it matter? Doesn't matter. That's just weird... Link to post Share on other sites
salparadise Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 It indicates that they like to put people in neat little boxes. I would be hesitant towards them. I'm surprised to see that all of the reactions so far are negative. It absolutely does provide some insight into their personality if you take the time to learn something about the various types, your own type, and how they interact. It doesn't mean you couldn't get along with any particular type, or that there would be automatic chemistry with those that are said to be compatible. It just gives you some insights in a very general way—and perhaps increases the odds, saving some time and effort once you have an understanding of your preferences. I know that I usually enjoy the company of a NF more than a ST, especially a ENFP. Some guys are fixated on body types, coloring, or overall hotness factor. I look for compatible personalities and the MBTI is relevant information. Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I'm surprised to see that all of the reactions so far are negative. It absolutely does provide some insight into their personality if you take the time to learn something about the various types, your own type, and how they interact. It doesn't mean you couldn't get along with any particular type, or that there would be automatic chemistry with those that are said to be compatible. It just gives you some insights in a very general way—and perhaps increases the odds, saving some time and effort once you have an understanding of your preferences. I know that I usually enjoy the company of a NF more than a ST, especially a ENFP. Some guys are fixated on body types, coloring, or overall hotness factor. I look for compatible personalities and the MBTI is relevant information. First of all, a lot of the tests are not credible therefore I would be very careful vetting someone based on those. Secondly, the same way as I'm not fixated on body types and body parts, I'm not fixated on those four letters. I've met plenty of good introverted and extroverted people and if I had picked them based on quite rigid categories, I would have missed out. Link to post Share on other sites
maverick29 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 While MBTI types are very insightful, they aren't needed and can be inaccurate-no one is perfectly 1 of the 16 types, you're a ratio of each of the 8 letters, from which your dominant 4 letters become your type (there's 2 letters for every category). But Emilia's right- while Carl Jung came up with the types originally, there are many different tests out there that don't get it right, since they aren't official. However, I've taken a few and it's pretty wild how accurate they are (I've taken two official psychology tests 4 years apart, not random website ones). 1 Link to post Share on other sites
salparadise Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 First of all, a lot of the tests are not credible therefore I would be very careful vetting someone based on those. Secondly, the same way as I'm not fixated on body types and body parts, I'm not fixated on those four letters. I've met plenty of good introverted and extroverted people and if I had picked them based on quite rigid categories, I would have missed out. I understand. I don't vet or fixate on type either. I often understand how to communicate better and a little more what to expect their personality to be like when I know their type. Well, maybe I do vert a tiny bit–– I don't care to date anyone of the same type as my ex-wife! Or anyone who looks like her either! Link to post Share on other sites
Better Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The problem is when you are on the edge of the categories. Then the test becomes meaningless. Most of the time, the test says that I am an INTJ and that is what I mostly identify with. However, I am barely into any of those categories, and could easily pull myself off as an ESFP. Most people that know me think I am nuts when I tell them that I am an introvert. I come off as an extrovert because I have trained myself to do so (mostly for my job) but it's not natural for me. Anyway, I would never put this on my dating profile. Your mileage may vary. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eau Claire Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I actually did receive a message like that from a fellow when I was on Match. Never thought of it again until now. He gave a link to a page to test mine but, needless to say, I never responded. My boyfriend did something similar in his profile but funny in a good way that got me laughing. What cartoon character he was most like. Link to post Share on other sites
JourneyLady Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Geez, the things people find to criticize on a profile! I have, actually, had that on my profile at various times, just an aside along with "I have a dog + the breed". If someone's going to pass on me simply because of four letters that aren't profane, I say good riddance! I prefer not to be around judgmental and negative people. I don't have to worry about it right now anyway, 'cause I'm seeing someone exclusively. I may have found my teddy bear man. :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Nibbles Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I would not pick a partner based on their MB rating or any other hokey personality compartmentalizing system. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 If someone's going to pass on me simply because of four letters that aren't profane, I say good riddance! I prefer not to be around judgmental and negative people. That's the thing though: you put it in your profile so it's assumed that you would want to be judged on it. It's another filter. People would assume that you take it seriously and want a match based on those 4 letters. Therefore those that don't like it will judge you for it. Link to post Share on other sites
salparadise Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That's the thing though: you put it in your profile so it's assumed that you would want to be judged on it. It's another filter. People would assume that you take it seriously and want a match based on those 4 letters. Therefore those that don't like it will judge you for it. Do you really think people are that judgmental? I just see it as sort of like astrological signs. Most people fill it in even though they don't take it seriously at all. I think there's probably a spectrum from those who don't know what it is to those who know and consider it relevant, perhaps with the majority knowing some but not enough to have a preference. A few may use it as a filter, but as with astrology, they'll do that anyway if they're predisposed as such (they'll either ask or make their own determination). I for one, even though I know enough to have a slight preference, would not eliminate an otherwise promising prospect based on that information. What I would do is give a bit of extra consideration to someone who is one of the types I believe to be most compatible. For me, being a cat woman is more negative than not being a preferred type. Link to post Share on other sites
MixedUpChick Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 For me, being a cat woman is more negative than not being a preferred type. Oh, come on... I bet you'd date catwoman Link to post Share on other sites
salparadise Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Oh, come on... I bet you'd date catwoman Well, yea. But she'd have to be down for me in my spiderman suit. There was a guy on my floor my freshman year of college who was, shall we say livin' close to the edge. Apparently he had some issues with differentiating between his comic character fantasies and real life. His therapist advised against him donning his spiderman outfit prior perfecting the art of adhering reliably to the exterior walls of tall buildings. He didn't need much of a push. That was one of my first realizations of how diverse a world we live in. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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