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wasoxygen  ·  3839 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why Are We So Obsessed With the Myers-Briggs?

If you are wondering about the ability of Myers-Briggs to meaningfully categorize people, the question is not whether your type description is accurate or flattering, but if it is a better match for you than the descriptions for the other types. You may like your horoscope for the day, but you will probably find horoscopes for the other signs just as appealing.

Compare the INTJ profile with that for ENFP. Do you have a "great deal of zany charm"? Do you neglect your "nearest and dearest" while trying to "change the world"? Are you "affectionate, demonstrative, and spontaneous" so that you "light up" your partner's life? Does your partner have to handle the practical and financial aspects of the relationship due to your short attention span and emotional needs?

Your other objections are not really criticisms of Myers-Briggs. The test need not be a self-assessment. And any personality test could reinforce self-perceptions.