INFPs: Do you like cats?

[DigitalMethod]

So, INFPs, what's your personal feelings about cats.

[SaltyWench]

Why are you asking this, if I may pop in and ask?

[DigitalMethod]

Why are you asking this, if I may pop in and ask?

I've noticed INFPs generally like cats and want to know if it's a pattern.

[SaltyWench]

Ah, I see.

I know an INFP that hates both cats and dogs. And no, allergies are not involved.

[DigitalMethod]

Ah, I see.

I know an INFP that hates both cats and dogs. And no, allergies are not involved.

Well one doesn't define the lot.
Some INTJs don't like cats. But I think it's known that cats are liked by the majority of INTJs.

[heart]

Cats make life worth living.

[Geoff]

There isn't as strong a correlation as one might expect. I know some INFPs that love dogs more.. I know.. it's shocking. But there ya go.

[disregard]

I don't have an opinion on them.

[prplchknz]

i love cats, but i also love dogs equally. and while were on the subject I love horses as well. I like animal basically.

[locke]

I like cats and dogs, but can't keep a dog where I'm living right now. I also have way too many cats right now. Started with two, one had kittens. Now I have two cats and five nearly-cats. Anyone want a kitten? They're getting big, but still kittenish. Please? They keep me up at night. :worthy:

[Geoff]

I like cats and dogs, but can't keep a dog where I'm living right now. I also have way too many cats right now. Started with two, one had kittens. Now I have two cats and five nearly-cats. Anyone want a kitten? They're getting big, but still kittenish. Please? They keep me up at night. :worthy:

The trouble with a kitten is that,
Eventually it becomes a cat.

[prplchknz]

I like cats and dogs, but can't keep a dog where I'm living right now. I also have way too many cats right now. Started with two, one had kittens. Now I have two cats and five nearly-cats. Anyone want a kitten? They're getting big, but still kittenish. Please? They keep me up at night. :worthy:

I'd take one if my room mate wasn't allergic. Plus we're getting a dog friday, so I think for are apartment one animal is all that their's room for

[disregard]

I like horses and big dogs (great dane, rottweiler, doberman pinscher). Horses are smart and sensitive creatures.

I have little interest in cats and small dogs, or dogs which don't have the ability to be ferocious (guard dogs).

[Geoff]

Plus we're getting a dog friday

Is that like a man friday, only better for walkies on your island?

[heart]

I have little interest in cats and small dogs, or dogs which don't have the ability to be ferocious (guard dogs).

My cat is being ferocious right now, she's on her back, kicking her cat tipee and hissing wildly. :cheese:

[prplchknz]

Is that like a man friday, only better for walkies on your island?

no because you can't have sex with a dog. you can but I'd rather not.

[disregard]

lol

I actually like the silent, well-trained type.. Nothing worse than dogs that won't shut up. I value my silence. My best friend has these two dobies that would make you choke with fright if you didn't know them, but they are the sweetest, most well behaved dogs if you're "in". They are trained in German. My favorite of the two would lay ON me while I slept, and he was a huge, huge dog! That is my kind of animal. A friendly guard dog.

[LadyJaye]

I like horses and big dogs (great dane, rottweiler, doberman pinscher). Horses are smart and sensitive creatures.


I think horses are such sympathetic animals. Pink and I had several since childhood. I don't think I've ever cried so much over any other pet than I did when our quarter horse died.

[disregard]

We've had horses too. Our family friends had a ranch where they broke stallions, and it was such a sight to behold.. over the months.. watching the horse grow more receptive to human affection and presence.

[DigitalMethod]

I have a slight phobia of horses. :peepwall:

...I love my cat. :wubbie:

[Martoon]

INTP here (so yeah, nobody asked me), and I have a deep affection for critters of all types. Always have. It's one of the few strongly defining characteristics of me that can be easily quantified. I also tend to have a good rapport with animals (they tend to be comfortable around me). I think it has to to with being very low energy. I don't emit nervous vibes.

I do have a special fondness for cats, especially very large, furry, silly ones. I like dogs, too, with a preference for more mellow temperaments, but quirky personalities. And large, furry ones are always nice. :)

People with an overt antipathy for cats have always confounded me a bit. Cats tend to avoid you if they sense you really don't like them. I could understand someone disliking them if they didn't specifically care for them, and the cats aggressively sought them out and forced interactions. But since cats will generally leave you alone if you leave them alone, I don't really get overtly disliking them. I would think you'd just be neutral toward them, and not care.

[DigitalMethod]

Makes me wonder if it's possible to personality type cast animals. Not as in "All cats are INTJs." But more of "My cat is a INFJ." For example.

[heart]

I once dated a guy (ENTx) who hated my cats and when I asked him one time why he disliked them so much he said: "Because he's always staring at me like he thinks he is smarter than I am and part of me fears he is right."

I have another friend who is scared of cats.

I had a female relative who hated cats because they purr.

[Martoon]

Makes me wonder if it's possible to personality type cast animals. Not as in "All cats are INTJs." But more of "My cat is a INFJ." For example.
Yeah, I think you can. Not sure what mine would be; maybe ISTP? I've had one cat that was FFFF (she had very strong feelings about everything, and that was pretty much her sole basis of operating), and a Siamese who was JJJJ (she kept everyone in line, had a very specific view of how things should be, and she'd tell you off if they weren't like that).

[Martoon]

I once dated a guy (ENTx) who hated my cats and when I asked him one time why he disliked them so much he said: "Because he's always staring at me like he thinks he is smarter than I am and part of me fears he is right."

I have another friend who is scared of cats.

I had a female relative who hated cats because they purr.
Lol. Sounds like pretty much all of those had more to do with the person than with cats. I agree that cats definitely have attitude. It must be more of "creeping out" kind of thing for people.

[heart]

That guy was a ESTx. I made a typo.

Friend who is scared of cats tested as ISFP

Female relative who didn't like cats I guess to have been ESTP.

INFJ husband crazy for cats.

INTJ Dad was totally bonkers for cats, said cats were "mystical creatures"

ISTJ sister also adores cats, always has four or five of them living with her, always.

I had INxP brother who also loved cats.

[Laina]

I like cats more than dogs because they seem to more have a mind of there own and aren't loyal no matter what the way dogs are...

[Carebear]

"I meant," said Iplsore bitterly, "what is there in this world that makes
living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it. "CATS," he said eventually, "CATS ARE NICE."

-Terry Pratchett, Sourcery

i love cats, but i also love dogs equally. and while were on the subject I love horses as well. I like animal basically.


i'm allergic to cats, and i'm also allergic to dogs equally. and while we're on the subject I'm allergic to horses as well. I'm allergic to most animals basically. :sad:

But I still love them. :)

[DigitalMethod]

I once dated a guy (ENTx) who hated my cats and when I asked him one time why he disliked them so much he said: "Because he's always staring at me like he thinks he is smarter than I am and part of me fears he is right."

I have another friend who is scared of cats.

I had a female relative who hated cats because they purr.

If I had a girlfriend who didn't like my cat, or at least accept it, there would be some issues.

...I think my cat is INFP. :wubbie:

[colmena]

Cats seem to like me. I'm generally still most of the time and I think cats appreciate that. But I have more affection for dogs. 'though I haven't lived with a cat for a long time.

We've had horses too. Our family friends had a ranch where they broke stallions, and it was such a sight to behold.. over the months.. watching the horse grow more receptive to human affection and presence.

I think this is why Equine therapy is doing quite well. There was a job going locally.

YouTube - Equine Therapy - Stepps Rehab (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQit6OoLD-w)

[disregard]

re DM

Animals don't have types, because they rely upon instinct and habit, not judgment.

[Jack Flak]

^As does half the human population of Earth.

[colmena]

Of Earth, eh?

[Martoon]

I like cats more than dogs because they seem to more have a mind of there own and aren't loyal no matter what the way dogs are...
Yeah, dogs are fairly approval motivated (though some breeds much less than others). I think cats may actually be disapproval motivated; they get off on doing things you don't want them too.

Okay, maybe I'm starting to get why some people don't like cats. ;)

Personally, I love their attitude.

[Martoon]

Of Earth, eh?
Yeah, the extraterrestrial human population is strictly judgement-driven.

(You've been INXPwnd, Jack. :cheese:)

[Members Only]

Cats are cool, I like all animals.

A stray dog did go crazy on me once in the middle of the street however, right in the middle of a date with a cute girl. Pretty embarrassing actually. :huh:

[Jack Flak]

You guys never heard of stylized verbosity? Well welcome, my friends, to it.

[disregard]

The use of judgment does not mean a person is a rational, free-thinker.. Even idiots use judgment. I would even say especially idiots. Check out how well marketing does on them. It appeals to their judgment. Animals give a fuck about the iPod.

[Aimahn]

The use of judgment does not mean a person is a rational, free-thinker.. Even idiots use judgment. I would even say especially idiots. Check out how well marketing does on them. It appeals to their judgement. Animals give a fuck about the iPod.

well said.

[Anja]

Must. Have. Cats.

My ISTJ husband, however, dislikes them because they are not punctual and do not follow the rules.

[Martoon]

You guys never heard of stylized verbosity? Well welcome, my friends, to it.
Sorry, I guess I was assuming high quantities of concision, and thought I'd throw some humor at it. I guess I shouldn't have projected my thinking or writing style on it.

I fail.

<edit> Doh! Page topper. This would have been so much better on the same page as Jack's post, with his sig simultaneously visible.

Fail x 2.

[disregard]

I forgot to state my point of that post:

I disagree that only half the people on Earth use judgment (even if it was only hyperbole).

[Jack Flak]

Sorry, I guess I was assuming high quantities of concision, and thought I'd throw some humor at it. I guess I shouldn't have projected my thinking or writing style on it.

I fail.
But now you Win, so you're in the black.

[Martoon]

But now you Win, so you're in the black.

Sweet! Quote and sig in the same post. Thanks. You're a good guy. ;)

(And I think I'm done derailing your thread now, DM.)

[Jack Flak]

Sweet! Quote and sig in the same post. Thanks. You're a good guy. ;)
Fail X3 is that everyone who knows anything uses 100 posts per page, chum!
Okay NOOOWWWW we're done.

[Carebear]

Fail X3 is that everyone who knows anything uses 100 posts per page, chum!
Okay NOOOWWWW we're done.

Seriously?

I thought we had the n00bs at the forum default and 1337s at 200.

Why not 200? Am I not leet after all?

[Flush]

I love cats.

Dogs make me feel uneasy. They're too energetic!

[Leysing]

I'm a hardcore horse girl and a future horse professional, but for me cats are the species number one (minus Homo sapiens sapiens, of course).

[Little Linguist]

I'm not INFP, but I love cats and dearly wish I could have a little kitty at home.

I am planning on going to the animal shelter sometimes, though, so that I can help other kitties even if I can't have my own.

[Tropics]

I love cats and dogs equally. I just love animals.

[CharmedFantasy]

i want a cat :rolleyes: I think I'll get one some day and name her charmy lol

[CelestialTravels]

I love both dogs and cats, but I have to say that dogs occupy a special place in my heart. I know people sometimes think that the whole "unconditional love trait" that dogs have makes them somehow weaker or not as intelligent as cats, but to me that just makes them really endearing and brings out my protective instinct.

[DigitalMethod]

You know what.

Cat Love = INTJ Love?

Just sayin'. :D

[Leysing]

You know what.

Cat Love = INTJ Love?

Just sayin'. :D

I like healthy INTJs. I like them a lot.

[JivinJeffJones]

I think I'd probably like cats a lot if it weren't for the fact that I'm so very very allergic to them. I'm somewhat less allergic to dogs so I tend to prefer them. Plus, a well-trained dog would be a boon in a post-apocalyptic scenario, whereas a cat would probably somehow get you killed. You have to consider these things.

Actually, I think I'd prefer dogs to cats anyway. Cats can't love.

[heart]

Actually, I think I'd prefer dogs to cats anyway. Cats can't love.

They can love as much as dogs can. They aren't going to be much good at higher math, but they can love.

[DigitalMethod]

I like healthy INTJs. I like them a lot.

Why so small? :blush:

[DigitalMethod]

I think I'd probably like cats a lot if it weren't for the fact that I'm so very very allergic to them. I'm somewhat less allergic to dogs so I tend to prefer them. Plus, a well-trained dog would be a boon in a post-apocalyptic scenario, whereas a cat would probably somehow get you killed. You have to consider these things.

Actually, I think I'd prefer dogs to cats anyway. Cats can't love.

Hmm if zombies attacked I guess I might prefer to have a dog.

But yeah, you're wrong by the way. My cat loves me. :sadbanana:

Besides!, if your so allergic to cats, I think I can assume you've never had one. So how can you make the declaration that cat's can't love.

Or you could just be kidding somewhat with a serious undertone, to which my question still stands (just not as logical as presented above).

:)

[JivinJeffJones]

Hmm if zombies attacked I guess I might prefer to have a dog.

But yeah, you're wrong by the way. My cat loves me. :sadbanana:

Besides!, if your so allergic to cats, I think I can assume you've never had one. So how can you make the declaration that cat's can't love.

Or you could just be kidding somewhat with a serious undertone, to which my question still stands (just not as logical as presented above).

:)

I had one growing up, which lead me to believe I was a sickly child and identify closely with Robert Louis Stevenson.

And I stand by my assertion. Cats can be affectionate, or something that looks similar. But they never mourn.

[DigitalMethod]

I had one growing up, which lead me to believe I was a sickly child and identify closely with Robert Louis Stevenson.

And I stand by my assertion. Cats can be affectionate, or something that looks similar. But they never mourn.

Do animals ever mourn?

[Leysing]

Why so small? :blush:

I don't particularly excel in admitting things like that. :peepwall: :doh:

[JivinJeffJones]

Do animals ever mourn?

Dogs do.

[Tropics]

yep dogs definitely mourn!

[speculative]

I like cats indoors, and dogs outdoors. I really don't like the idea of anyone having a dog in the city - cities are for cats. Cats don't bark and keep your neighbors awake at night and cause a nuisance. Also, you don't walk cats so they don't leave presents for other people who use walking trails, since owners seem to not pick up after their pets. This is usually a function of the dogs being off leashes - if the dog runs out of reach and the owner doesn't see the pet make their "deposit" they don't pick it up, doesn't mean it isn't still there. (Unfortunately dog owners seem to be the type who think rules don't apply to them - so what MBTI type likes dogs? :D )

I like dogs equally, I just don't like the idea of dogs in the city. Dogs are for farms and the great outdoors. Cooping them up inside (or in a fence) just doesn't feel right. Even if I had a big yard, I'd honestly have to think twice about getting a dog, even though I'd like to.

[heart]

Every time there is a thread for catlovers, people who have misconceptions about them come in and make all kinds of ridiculous claims like cats can't love, cat's are selfish, cats won't come when called, cats can't be trained, cat's are of the devil, cats were created by the reptilians to spy on humans, etc.

How often do catlovers go into dog threads and start trashing dogs? I just don't see it that often.

[JivinJeffJones]

Every time there is a thread for catlovers, people who have misconceptions about them come in and make all kinds of ridiculous claims like cats can't love, cat's are selfish, cats won't come when called, cats can't be trained, cat's are of the devil, cats were created by the reptilians to spy on humans, etc.

How often do catlovers go into dog threads and start trashing dogs? I just don't see it that often.

This isn't a thread for cat lovers. It's a thread for INFPs.

[heart]

This isn't a thread for cat lovers. It's a thread for INFPs.

Well, I just think people like you need to be more accurate and say "No cat ever loved or mourned Jivin Jeff" rather than your blanket assertion that no cat ever loved or mourned. ;)

[JivinJeffJones]

Well, I just think people like you need to be more accurate and say "No cat ever loved or mourned Jivin Jeff" rather than your blanket assertion that no cat ever loved or mourned. ;)

But I prefer blanket assertions.











Especially when I know the catlovers will always bite.

[speculative]

But I prefer blanket assertions.

Blanket assertions are so warm and fuzzy, especially down comforter assertions! :D

By the way, I thought the reptilians created garden gnomes to spy on the humans? Did I toss all those ceramic shorties for naught? :doh:

[DigitalMethod]

There's to many feeling undertones going on and now I'm confused. :huh:

[heart]

There's to many feeling undertones going on and now I'm confused. :huh:

Now that Jeff is outnumbered, he's pulling the "Oh but I only said what I said to get under your skin, ha ha ha you took the bait" ploy.

I used the inclusive ploy. You notice Jeff never denied that he felt the reptiltians created cats to spy on humans or that cats are of the devil. :cheese:

[DigitalMethod]

But I prefer blanket assertions.

Bu.. buh.. but that is like saying you prefer irrationality. Gah!

[disregard]

I think Jeff was being facetious, DM.

[DigitalMethod]

...playfully sarcastic INFPs.

:cheese:

[JivinJeffJones]

Now that Jeff is outnumbered, he's pulling the "Oh but I only said what I said to get under your skin, ha ha ha you took the bait" ploy.

Nono, I still believe you're wrong and I'm right; I'm just not sure it's worth the hassle given the emotional investment of catlovers in general and INFP catlovers in particular. So I'd rather snipe.

[heart]

Nono, I still believe you're wrong and I'm right; I'm just not sure it's worth the hassle given the emotional investment of catlovers in general and INFP catlovers in particular. So I'd rather snipe.

:violin: Kitty don't love Jeff. :cry:

[JivinJeffJones]

:violin: Kitty don't love Jeff. :cry:

Pfft. Your beloved kitty would eat you if you were smaller than him. And I would smirk. Oh yes I would. Ironically.

[DigitalMethod]

Pfft. Your beloved kitty would eat you if you were smaller than him. And I would smirk. Oh yes I would. Ironically.

Nuh uh. :sad:

[heart]

Pfft. Your beloved kitty would eat you if you were smaller than him. And I would smirk. Oh yes I would. Ironically.

My cat will only eat things that come out of a can.

[anii]

So, INFPs, what's your personal feelings about cats.

Cats get me. And I get cats. We are kindred spirits that way.

[OneWithSoul]

I really like cats, but the two cats that I have are both trouble-makers, and kind of mean. But other then that, I really love other cats, especially the calm ones. I also have a dog, who is very very lovable, very calm, cuddly, happy, and just a very great dog, perhaps maybe more then other dogs, so that boosts my love for dogs..I'd have to say, over cats, in my own house..

[INTJMom]

Do animals ever mourn?
I have heard true stories that led me to believe that at least some do mourn the loss of their mate or their master.

[INTJMom]

So, INFPs, what's your personal feelings about cats.
My sister is an INFP.
She LOVES cats, and has always owned cats wherever she has lived since she graduated from college, and usually at least 2 cats at a time.