Who is it like being the INTP female? What makes them so cool and what are their strengths and weaknesses? Let’s find out.
The INTP population is mostly men. You come across more INTP men than you would INTP women but this doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Matter of fact, INTP females are one of the coolest MBTI personality types out there. They are far from stereotypical women and this is no shade to typical women at all. But this gives an idea on what they are about.
Who Is The INTP Female?
The INTP female is fueled by logic and intuition. They perceive the world out there and care greatly for self preservation. Considering they are thinkers, it is a given that they will be analytical and logical in their approach. They do not let their emotions get the best of them.
When it comes to career options, they go for more male dominated spaces knowingly or unknowingly. Why? Well for one they love it and secondly they love a good challenge even more.
One of the commonly asked questions is what enneagram type the INTP female is. Well they can be any enneagram type but they are mostly a type 5 with a wing 4. Sometimes they are a type 9. The INTPs come with variants that are all unique in their own way. But in this article we will be focused on their strengths and weaknesses. Shall we?
Strength of The INTP Female
They Are Thinkers
The INTP females are thinkers which makes them a logical bunch. It’s hard to miss. They wouldn’t let their emotions override their logic. This further translates into being great problem solvers. When they are overcome by obstacles, they dissect it till they come up with a solution.
This is why their main career options are where they can use their brains more without having to fit into traditional roles.
They Are Independent
This personality type is very independent and wouldn’t want anything or anyone coming in the way of that. When they feel people trying to cross their boundaries, they put a stop to it. When it comes to living their lives, they want to do it on their own terms.
This personality type is also one of the least to influence especially in ways they want no part of. And because they want to maintain this independence, they would put in the work to avoid depending on people.
They Are Open Minded
The INTP females are open minded individuals who do not let their minds be caged. This helps them in being more adaptable to others and newer situations.
They aren’t judgmental and can also handle constructive criticism well without thinking you hate them. Not a lot of people can handle this but they do it just fine.
They Are Creative
This shouldn’t come as a surprise as they are very creative individuals who translate their passion the best way they know how. They want to create something unique and beautiful in their own understanding.
Another career option that can be good for them includes being a writer, painter and graphic designer. Any outlet to showcase their passion and fuel their curiosity works just fine.
They Are Passionate
One reason they do so well in the arts is because the INTP is very passionate in whatever they embark on. Even the sciences. Their passion and curiosity takes them very far in life. They care about the world and their work.
Weaknesses of The INTP Female
They Can Be Indecisive
One problem with being very logical and analytical is that you could struggle with making decisions. If the INTP female is a type 9, this becomes even more evident. They spend so much time overthinking, they barely get things done.
It has its pros but it definitely has its cons. When they have problems, they tend to spiral before finding a solution.
They Can Come Off As Emotionless
Due to their very logical nature, they can come off as emotionless especially to feelers. They have emotions alright but might struggle in expressing these emotions. They can also choose to hide it for fear of coming off as weak.
So they might not know how to fulfill emotional needs and this can be a problem especially in their romantic relationships.
They Can Be Blunt & Insensitive
Being insensitive can be a bad thing because it can make others scared or not like talking to you at all. Most women are feelers so it can be harder to make friends with them. This is one reason they struggle to fit in with other women. As an intj, I completely understand they struggled.
This can make them detached too and absentminded. Another thing that can be detrimental to relationships and connections.
Career Options For The INTP Female
The INTP females are thinkers and this means they enjoy career options that can be challenging and where they do not have to be micromanaged. This is largely due to their independence. They do not like jobs that just leave them sitting down all day and that’s why they enjoy careers in Law and Research. They can also be writers, economists, graphic designers, engineers, historians and even politicians.
They wouldn’t really do well in jobs like receptionist, Secretary or even acting. They can find it repetitive and boring.
