Why are INTJs so loyal?
I tend to think the reasoning that leads mature INTJs (yes, that truly makes a difference here), to both offer, and expect, loyalty is written into the core values that distinguish INTJs from the other 97% of the population.
A lack of loyalty is nothing more than a pretentious waste of time, energy, and effort. It’s pointless. Tiresome. Senseless drama. Inefficient.
The inability to accept somebody, (even oneself), sets the bar of expectations at having to hit a moving target. And, that isn’t very practical.
So, here’s where loyalty enters into the equasion. To let somebody in, there has to be an element of trust. There has to be compromise, understanding, a shared desire to improve, to grow, to accomplish something together that would not otherwise be possible.
That requires effort, consistency, loyalty.
INTJs are so incredibly loyal because they are typically very far-sighted. There is an objective in mind. There is a plan in place towards reaching that goal. There are many contingencies written in to the plan in some kind of forethought attempt at minimizing the impact of whatever surprises may appear..
It directly ties in to that greater good of the whole mentality. Once a person is invited to share in that journey with the INTJ, they offer the pinnacle of loyalty because they expect reciprocation of that same effort and self-sacrifice.. Why?
Because that is where the growth can be found. That is where things are real and potential magically becomes something tangible. Where plans transform into accomplishments.
Trust opens the first door. Loyalty opens eternity.
Immature INTJs are busy trying to figure out their identies, their purpose, their uncomfortable differences with the world. And, there is nothing wrong with that. Learning how life works is a necessary evil. Reguardless of personality type, the road to maturity is paved with lessons learned.
The short answer is that INTJs are loyal because they know betrayal is the ultimate insult. Surely if one tries hard enough and gives their best effort it must be worth something. And, if an INTJ didn’t feel that was a chance worth taking, they would have invested themselves elsewhere.
Loyalty is a double edged sword. There are a few ships I should have jumped overboard from long before I sunk with them. But, even if I could, I still wouldn’t change any of it.
That is the path to maturity. I found my sense of purpose and what is truly important to me. And, as an added bonus, by being loyal to my own principles, I am no longer chasing moving targets. Not worth my time to play that game.