INTJs and physical appearance

**MelissaC** · 06-10-2012 12:39 PM

I've come across a couple things in my reading that have said INTJs typically have aesthetically pleasing faces (along with a couple other descriptors).

Now this is a hard question to ask because it's a hard one to answer. Most people believe they are above average in many aspects (such is the folly of human nature), so if I ask you INTJs "Do you consider your face to be above average in attractiveness?", more than half of you will probably say "Yes". It's also difficult because who wants to be an asshole and say, "Yeah, I'm hot"?

But I'm intrigued by the link between types and physical appearance. It seems plausible that a genetic underpinning leading to certain personality traits could just as easily influence physical genetic traits. However I'm too "green" in MBTI to be able to empirically/anecdotally confirm the link.

Thoughts?

**MelissaC** · 06-10-2012 12:40 PM

Although if most INTJs are above average in looks, then I guess it would be statistically sound for more than half of y'all to say, "Yes, I'm prettier/handsomer than most".

**hello HELLO** · 06-10-2012 01:57 PM

Human narcissism at its finest :)

trololol

**quadrivium** · 06-10-2012 01:58 PM

I was thinking about this today. What exactly does an INTJ do with a pretty face?
I'm perfectly content with the face I was given, and I objectively know it to be aesthetically pleasing. Some of that is perception and people's reactions to my appearance varies. I might not be everyone's cup of tea. I consider myself to be above average.

Physical looks are a huge hangup for American women and I don't think I am necessarily free of that. I've never let any small insecurities about my body to affect how I live my life. My looks are not something I put too much stock into. I'm happy to have them, but it's only so useful.

**Adasta** · 06-10-2012 02:04 PM

INTJs have pointy faces.

**quadrivium** · 06-10-2012 02:10 PM

Oh damn, am I going to be the only one who doesn't troll this thread?

**Adasta** · 06-10-2012 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by corgiflatmate

Oh damn, am I going to be the only one who doesn't troll this thread?

Mine was a genuine comment...

**quadrivium** · 06-10-2012 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Adasta

Mine was a genuine comment...

Well then, don't make me poke your eyeball out.

**e22881** · 06-10-2012 02:14 PM

I would certainly like to think im good looking, and i have been told that i am...buuut...
I feel like its probably inability to distinct "small talk/sucking up" from a sincere compliment.

Maybe im not the only one who has this hunch...am i?