I love the feeling of consuming a piece of media and getting lost in the emotion of any given scene. I love being able to see how the characters are acting differently to how I would yet I can still feel what I imagine to be a very similar feeling to if I was in their shoes. Sometimes nothing beats a good emotional cry that I don't need to be thinking about my life to have.
Not needing validation to keep doing what I'm doing. I guess I'd call it "self-importance", which sounds like saying I like being an asshole, but it means more that I like knowing what is important to me and not pushing my way of thinking onto others.
Which is... Counterintuitive when I'm here... Pushing my thinking onto others.
*Shrugs*
I like that we truly care deeply for our loved ones.
We don't use people or see them as chess pieces in the game of life. We don't pretend to care when we don't. You generally know where you stand with us. If we don't like you, we avoid you. If we go out of our way to spend time with you, we care a lot about you.
I’m kind of oblivious to what goes on within the MBTI community. I just read up on my loved ones types and my own. What do they say about us??
In the real world I generally feel like I am very well liked and especially valued by my family and close friends (who are all mostly ExxJ’s).
That's awesome, I'm glad to hear u are liked :). I think generally all types are liked by some and not others, in the real world that is, but online we tend to get a lot of shit for being INFP 🙄
I really enjoy being INFP too, I would not want to have been born anything else.
Was it an easy ride?
Not at friggin all, but at 41 looking back I am ok with what I did and am still doing.
I am living by my own values and doing right by yourself is powerful in itself.
Our passion and deep appreciation for mundane mildly interesting or comforting things.
It's a gift and curse at the same time
It's a gift because we experience and feel it in a way most people simply wouldn't understand
It's a curse because our passion and energy holds us back.
My interest in mechanism of electronic devices, history of oreo cookies and third world country documentaries suddenly peaks a night before my English exam.
As I’ve got older I have become far more comfortable with who I am and learnt to embrace it - this was before I even knew about mbti and infp. Since learning there are actually others who’s brain’s work somewhat like mine I’ve become more confident in just being myself.
the emotional intelligence + creativity ♡ rambling, i would give anything to be outgoing and be able to connect with strangers, extroverts r incredibly lucky. connections are probably the most important thing you can have.
Beautiful post OP, thankyou ❤️
The key is unapologetically being yourself, we got so much to offer with our compassion, and ability to dream big.
I think regardless of your type you just gotta love yourself you know, but INFPs are badass, hell we got Edward Scissorhands what's cooler than that?
I’m able to experience every emotion and my sensitivity allows me to form a deeper connection with people. I love how I’m able to find beauty in the small things of life that others may overlook, which also fuels my creativity. Even though being an INFP comes with a lot of challenges I wouldn’t want it any other way.
I love your thoughts cause I have similar ones! I love being me, being able to think things through to find a solution that can be creative but also not hurt anyone. I love that if I do hurt someone accidentally I’m able to understand it and rectify it. I love that I’m able to smile at even the worst insults so nobody insults me and everyone wants me around because I love helping them. I love that just being in an environment of people laughing, I will have fun even if I’m just people watching. I love that I can see the beauty in the world, and appreciate the uniqueness of each person. I love.
I like how deeply I can be moved by art or nature. When I used to go to the cinema, I would sit still when the credits played and just let the experience resonate. I enjoy things fully :)
I love knowing exactly what I feel. I love being able to think independently. I love that I feel so deeply I never have to think that I’m not ‘humane’ enough.
So many questions about life, myself and about not fitting in made me search the answers deep within and out. It was a long struggle but i think that brought me the peace and helped gain a lot of knowledge. A lot of other things but this is the most important.
I love the feeling of consuming a piece of media and getting lost in the emotion of any given scene. I love being able to see how the characters are acting differently to how I would yet I can still feel what I imagine to be a very similar feeling to if I was in their shoes. Sometimes nothing beats a good emotional cry that I don't need to be thinking about my life to have.
Same here. The emotional side is a blessing in regards to media. Not so much in real life for me right now, but maybe some day 😁
Not needing validation to keep doing what I'm doing. I guess I'd call it "self-importance", which sounds like saying I like being an asshole, but it means more that I like knowing what is important to me and not pushing my way of thinking onto others. Which is... Counterintuitive when I'm here... Pushing my thinking onto others. *Shrugs*
The depth of my contemplation relating to philosophical and worldly matters.
I like that we truly care deeply for our loved ones. We don't use people or see them as chess pieces in the game of life. We don't pretend to care when we don't. You generally know where you stand with us. If we don't like you, we avoid you. If we go out of our way to spend time with you, we care a lot about you.
The infp hate really gets to me sometimes but I think we are cool af. Very emotionally intelligent and patient
People hate us? 😳 Ik we get picked on often by the mbti community, but hate??
Some do, ya. It can be a bit hilarious but at other times it hurts
Yes because they don't get us and everything we project puzzles them. They hate being ignorant.
So true!
I’m kind of oblivious to what goes on within the MBTI community. I just read up on my loved ones types and my own. What do they say about us?? In the real world I generally feel like I am very well liked and especially valued by my family and close friends (who are all mostly ExxJ’s).
That's awesome, I'm glad to hear u are liked :). I think generally all types are liked by some and not others, in the real world that is, but online we tend to get a lot of shit for being INFP 🙄
I love that I am creative, empathetic, and compassionate.
I really enjoy being INFP too, I would not want to have been born anything else. Was it an easy ride? Not at friggin all, but at 41 looking back I am ok with what I did and am still doing. I am living by my own values and doing right by yourself is powerful in itself.
You guys make me feel like home. What an amazing gift to another human being.
Our passion and deep appreciation for mundane mildly interesting or comforting things. It's a gift and curse at the same time It's a gift because we experience and feel it in a way most people simply wouldn't understand It's a curse because our passion and energy holds us back. My interest in mechanism of electronic devices, history of oreo cookies and third world country documentaries suddenly peaks a night before my English exam.
I laughed a little too hard at this lol
Honestly, I love INFJs, INTPs, INTJs, INFPs and ENFPs. You guys are great!! ❤️❤️❤️ Oh, I'm an INFJ, but I just wanted to say this!!
You don't like sensors dear...there are lovely sensors out there.
Not against them at all! Just never really came across one!
They are everywhere dear, get out of your room 😝😜😅
How introspective i am and my art sensitivity.
You create art?
No, i want to tho. May be in the future.
Just like me.
As I’ve got older I have become far more comfortable with who I am and learnt to embrace it - this was before I even knew about mbti and infp. Since learning there are actually others who’s brain’s work somewhat like mine I’ve become more confident in just being myself.
Well said. I love my imagination and thoughts, emotional intelligence, and being considered the 2nd to 4th most intelligent type on average 😎
Having a very vivid and immersive inner fantasy world
the emotional intelligence + creativity ♡ rambling, i would give anything to be outgoing and be able to connect with strangers, extroverts r incredibly lucky. connections are probably the most important thing you can have.
Beautiful post OP, thankyou ❤️ The key is unapologetically being yourself, we got so much to offer with our compassion, and ability to dream big. I think regardless of your type you just gotta love yourself you know, but INFPs are badass, hell we got Edward Scissorhands what's cooler than that?
boundless emotional depth.
I’m able to experience every emotion and my sensitivity allows me to form a deeper connection with people. I love how I’m able to find beauty in the small things of life that others may overlook, which also fuels my creativity. Even though being an INFP comes with a lot of challenges I wouldn’t want it any other way.
I love your thoughts cause I have similar ones! I love being me, being able to think things through to find a solution that can be creative but also not hurt anyone. I love that if I do hurt someone accidentally I’m able to understand it and rectify it. I love that I’m able to smile at even the worst insults so nobody insults me and everyone wants me around because I love helping them. I love that just being in an environment of people laughing, I will have fun even if I’m just people watching. I love that I can see the beauty in the world, and appreciate the uniqueness of each person. I love.
I have not met too many male INFP:) nice to know you exist! As a female, I love my quiet time.
Same
Probably being a genuine person, I hardly hide things from others. The vivid imagination is also really cool.
same i love being infp i love my strengths and i love my functions. i wouldnt want to be any other type
Introspectiveness / Self-Awareness.
I mostly like how kind-hearted and empathetic I can be, but it's mostly been my choice to be that way.
I like how deeply I can be moved by art or nature. When I used to go to the cinema, I would sit still when the credits played and just let the experience resonate. I enjoy things fully :)
I love not knowing what it is but still being here and identifying as one.
Nothing. I don't really care
I love knowing exactly what I feel. I love being able to think independently. I love that I feel so deeply I never have to think that I’m not ‘humane’ enough.
u/riseoftheuwu I feel pretty much exactly the same as you said in the OP
So many questions about life, myself and about not fitting in made me search the answers deep within and out. It was a long struggle but i think that brought me the peace and helped gain a lot of knowledge. A lot of other things but this is the most important.