Proper Care of Your INFJ

[dneecey]

*sigh*

 

[VH]

that horn locking, also happens with INFJ/INTJ pairs...trust me...

I don't have to trust you. My best friend is an INTJ, and it's not so much a locking of horns as it is a Clash of the Titans! (Which they are remaking... oh my - Teaser).

 

[TinyBubbles]

INFJ's sound a lot like INFP's.

 

[Wyote]

I love that movie! AHHH now you've got me thinking about the remake again, which I was trying to block out of my mind. I'm pumped.

 

[VH]

INFJ's sound a lot like INFP's.

We're very easily confused for one another by those who are not NFJs or NFPs. Hell, sometimes we even confuse ourselves for one another.

 

[Entyqua]

I don't have to trust you. My best friend is an INTJ, and it's not so much a locking of horns as it is a Clash of the Titans! (Which they are remaking... oh my - Teaser).

good point...and true...

 

[TinyBubbles]

We're very easily confused for one another by those who are not NFJs or NFPs. Hell, sometimes we even confuse ourselves for one another.

What are the main differences, as you observe them?

 

[VH]

What are the main differences, as you observe them?

J and P. Very simply.

INFJs are J types. We want to classify, plan ahead, and nail down.
INFPs are P types. They want to live in the moment, avoid labels and restrictions.

On a more complicated level, INFJs are Ni and Fe. We seek the one answer to any issue and use it to help others. INFPs are Ne and Fi. They focus on how they personally feel and radiate outward into infinite possibilities.

 

[Solar Empath]

J and P. Very simply.

INFJs are J types. We want to classify, plan ahead, and nail down.
INFPs are P types. They want to live in the moment, avoid labels and restrictions.

On a more complicated level, INFJs are Ni and Fe. We seek the one answer to any issue and use it to help others. INFPs are Ne and Fi. They focus on how they personally feel and radiate outward into infinite possibilities.

Yup. Refusal to commit drives me insane. I've already made my decision, make yours so we can move forward!

 

[NeverAmI]

I think at times I can run INFP in situations with my ability to see how everything relates and how one decision will never be perfect.

However, I am able to lock down and make a decision when needed. And I am not afraid of committing.

 

[midnightmelody]

Rofl,
we are chia pets!

But most of it is right on the nose.

 

[Entyqua]

J and P. Very simply.

INFJs are J types. We want to classify, plan ahead, and nail down.
INFPs are P types. They want to live in the moment, avoid labels and restrictions.

On a more complicated level, INFJs are Ni and Fe. We seek the one answer to any issue and use it to help others. INFPs are Ne and Fi. They focus on how they personally feel and radiate outward into infinite possibilities.

its funny. i am both these things...its odd...

The punctual procrastinator...thats me... Im a frickin walking contradiction...

 

[VH]

I think at times I can run INFP in situations with my ability to see how everything relates and how one decision will never be perfect.

However, I am able to lock down and make a decision when needed. And I am not afraid of committing.

That's not surprising, considering your test results. You have a very strong Fi, and your Ne is not at all weak.

 

[VH]

its funny. i am both these things...its odd...

The punctual procrastinator...thats me... Im a frickin walking contradiction...

It's not odd. Keep in mind that INFJs dominant function is a P function. It gives us much more of a P feel than an extroverted J type, especially an ESFJ or an ESTJ. In fact, I'd go so far as to say INFJs are the most 'P' of all the J types.

 

[TinyBubbles]

J and P. Very simply.

INFJs are J types. We want to classify, plan ahead, and nail down.
INFPs are P types. They want to live in the moment, avoid labels and restrictions.

On a more complicated level, INFJs are Ni and Fe. We seek the one answer to any issue and use it to help others. INFPs are Ne and Fi. They focus on how they personally feel and radiate outward into infinite possibilities.

Cool. I am pretty different in that regard, I take a long time to come to conclusions, and even then, I can always change my mind. I have to really fight myself to stick to a decision. It's a daily struggle

Is "helping people" very important to INFJ's? Or just one of many things they would like to do?

 

[VH]

Cool. I am pretty different in that regard, I take a long time to come to conclusions, and even then, I can always change my mind. I have to really fight myself to stick to a decision. It's a daily struggle

That's a classic INTP personality there.

Is "helping people" very important to INFJ's? Or just one of many things they would like to do?

Both.

 

[Entyqua]

It's not odd. Keep in mind that INFJs dominant function is a P function. It gives us much more of a P feel than an extroverted J type, especially an ESFJ or an ESTJ. In fact, I'd go so far as to say INFJs are the most 'P' of all the J types.

Sweet! Im not odd! errrr yea that makes sense...

 

[NeverAmI]

Is "helping people" very important to INFJ's? Or just one of many things they would like to do?

For me, I don't actively go out and seek people to help, it can be draining for me. However, if I see someone needs help, I feel as though it is my duty. Then again, I do get the urge to help people from time to time, like I would feel better if someone would listen to my advice.

For friends I am much more willing to go out of my way.

 

[TinyBubbles]

For me, I don't actively go out and seek people to help, it can be draining for me. However, if I see someone needs help, I feel as though it is my duty. Then again, I do get the urge to help people from time to time, like I would feel better if someone would listen to my advice.

For friends I am much more willing to go out of my way.

Thanks for the clarification

 

[Billy]

This thread is for tips for those who have INFJs in their lives, but are not INFJs themselves. I've noticed that there are quite a few members here who are looking for this sort of advice, so this is the place to offer it - be the relationships romantic, friendly, professional, or otherwise.

Here are my tips for the Proper Care of Your INFJ if you are in a romantic relationship with us.

1. Your INFJ adores you more than they can express with words. Even if they don't tell you verbally, they will show you how they feel through their patience, kindness, and willingness to please you.

2. Thank your INFJ with sincere hugs and kisses, and tell us you appreciate the things that we do for you. Just knowing that you're aware of it is reward enough to keep us overjoyed (and enthusiastically continuing to do all the things you love that we do for you).

3. If an INFJ is in a romantic relationship with you, they consider you their number one priority in life. Your happiness and well being are the most important things in their lives.

4. Your INFJ can sense your emotions even more acutely than if you were telling us with words. We can feel what you are feeling. Don't be alarmed by this as we will never use it against you. However, this means you can never lie to us. If you try, we will know, it will hurt our feelings badly that you did.

5. We love it when you just walk up to us and hold us. No words. Nothing complicated. Just gently wrap your arms around us and focus on how you feel about us. We can feel it like it is pouring out of you and into us. Don't be alarmed if we cry when you do this.

6. We love to listen. Don't be afraid to tell us what is on your mind, even if we didn't ask. We love you and respect your privacy, and don't like to pry.

7. We also love it when you listen to us. Please ask us questions to show us that you care, and let us talk when you do. The more intently you are interested in how we feel and what we have to say, the more we will love you.

8. Sometimes we need to recharge our minds, and will sit and stare blankly into space. This is perfectly normal, as your INFJ is rebooting their amazing mind. Systems will be online again shortly.

9. We thrive in an environment with just you, and a few of our closest loved ones. The more opportunities you help us create for these kinds of environments, the happier we will be.

10. We don't do well in crowds for extended periods. We will join you in them if that's where you want to go, but please be mindful of the duration of contact. INFJs may become unresponsive and even irritable when exposed to crowds for too long.

11. While we are extremely affectionate with you, we're generally not interested in being affectionate with anyone else, and physical contact with strangers may unsettle your INFJ. It is best to keep strangers from attempting to pet your INFJ.

12. Your INFJ accepts you for everything you are. However, INFJs can be especially eccentric. If you accept your INFJ's eccentricities and peculiar interests, this will greatly increase your INFJ's happiness.

13. INFJs are otherwise very self sufficient low maintenance pets, and can be left to their own little worlds for extended periods. However, infrequent moments of affection are always appreciated.

14. Always kiss your INFJ goodnight and tell them that you love them, even if you're not going to sleep when they do.

15. Always cuddle with your INFJ when they wake up and greet their day with love.

16. Your INFJ will have a reflex to help others. Do not be alarmed by this, as it does not in any way reflect on how your INFJ feels about you, or your relationship. It is simply our nature to help others - sometimes to a degree that makes the ones we love assume they are less of a priority. Nothing could be further from the truth.

17. Your INFJ is a planner. Sometimes spontaneity leaves us in a position that we cannot plan how to best make you happy, and we find this upsetting. Please understand that we are never upset with you, only the situation.

18. Your INFJ is very idealistic and principled. If you need us to go against our ideals or principles to make you happy, this can cause us a great deal of internal turmoil and tension. Please be mindful of our ideals and principles and avoid asking us to go against them.

19. When an INFJ's ideals or principles are offended, we will pull away quickly. This may look very similar to our normal modes of being lost in our heads to the untrained eye, as we do not like to cause tension or disharmony. To best care for your INFJ, learn to spot this reaction and quickly make right whatever was wrong, even if it is simply an opinion. This will bring us back to the harmony we need to be our healthiest.

20. No one will ever love you as much as your INFJ.

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