Do INTJs cry in sad movies?

Yes, but it came after building up enough life experience to relate to the character and situation. To internalize the sadness - develop empathy. Empathy developing as one matures. read more

In my case, yes. I am terribly susceptible to movies well-executed movies which are designed to tug at the heartstrings. Usually the ones I cry at are ones where there are tender, bittersweet moments. Not the out and out sad ones where people on screen are wailing in grief. And I’m an ugly crier. Snot all over the place. read more

Common things that can make INTJs cry: Failure. Unfair situations. A lack of justice. Stress. Frustration. Being extremely drunk. Of course, there are also the common things like losing a loved one, break ups, and the like. A sad movie might also do it, but good luck on an INTJ ever admitting to tearing up during a movie. read more

While it is acceptable to cry from time to time, when women are around, best to do it in private and removed from the situation. Reason: for these women (especially my wife), she might be just sort of weepy, then will see a man crying and will break down into open sobbing. read more