r/intj

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For our INTJ XXers:

1. Would you consider yourself empathetic, an empath? If no..thanks for stopping by.

If yes:

2. What are the specific aspects or themes of life which trigger your empathy?

3. How do you express your empathy in general?

4. Have you ever been caught in a Martyr/Hero/Fixer trap because of Empathy? Care to share details?

Any males answering yes to Q1, feel free to share also.

‐----- My weird style of empathy as INTJ: 2. I am power sensitive.

I experience empathetic rage when others use the power to oppress or violate others. Vengeance in those situations give me immense satisfaction.

I also would go lengths to reveal their power to people who do not recognize it in themselves. I have suffered trying to help people activate their own potential. Transformation in those situations give me immense satisfaction.

I also have contempt for people who wallow in powerlessness. I am a villian in many such stories and I do not care.

I am extremely inspired by people who despite crippling powerlessness found their power (especially those who fought through physical disability where their own body was their oppressor). Triumph in those situations give me immense satisfaction.

I have always had a really hard time being emotionally vulnerable. I while ago I wanted to ask someone out and my friend told me me I had to be upfront about it (tell her she’s pretty, use the word “date, etc). I did it and I got he date but FUCK was it scary. How do I get better at expressing my emotions?