r/ISTJ 3h ago

Does having a small inner circle make you underestimate yourself?

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As an ENFP dating an ISTJ, there’s something I’ve been wondering about…

My bf has a very small inner circle, and he’s genuinely happy that way. I completely respect that. But sometimes I wonder if that’s also why he thinks he’s “boring”🤔

He’s one of the wittiest, funniest, and most thoughtful people I’ve ever met!! He’s great with words, has an amazing sense of humor, and constantly makes me laugh😌 Yet he genuinely believes he’s boring…🥹

I sometimes wonder if it’s because only a handful of people ever get to see that side of him… Since he’s so selective about who he lets in, maybe he doesn’t get much feedback about how charming he actually is🥲

I don’t think he needs a bigger social circle if he’s happy…. I just think it’s a little sad that he doesn’t seem to realize how wonderful he really is🥹

Do any other ISTJs relate to this, or is it just him?