Although INFJs more frequently mistype as INFPs or INTJs, it’s not entirely uncommon for an INFJ to mistype as an ISFJ. This mistyping makes sense. ISFJs have Extroverted Feeling as their auxiliary function and Introverted Thinking as their tertiary function, the same as INFJs. ISFJs make up anywhere from 9-14 percent of the population, so INFJs who are focused on trying to fit in with the status quo or who grew up in…
As an INFJ personality type, it can be especially hard to find someone who we feel a natural connection with. However, INFJs and ENxPs (ENTPs and ENFPs), are often referred to as a “perfect match…
INFJ and INFP personality types have quite a bit in common and it can be hard to distinguish between the two. Since both types are introverted idealists, it’s easy for INFJs to relate to the INFP personality description, and for INFPs to relate to the INFJ personality description. However, while these types are similar as far as preferences go (both INFs), they’re completely different when it comes to functions. Are you an…
Are you wondering if you’re an INFJ or INTJ? People get inaccurate results on the MBTI often, especially if they’ve only taken free online tests. The best way to determine your true personality type is to learn how the cognitive functions work. In this series, I’m going to explain the major differences between INFJs and other personality types, starting with the differences between INFJ and INTJ personality types. Are You An…
Continued from How to Understand the INFJ Personality Type: Part 1. Many people find it difficult to understand the INFJ personality type. Even INFJs can find it hard to understand themselves. Here are six ways to help you understand the INFJ personality type. 1. INFJs hate explaining details. If you ask your INFJ how to get from point A to point B, don’t expect an exact answer. Since INFJs rely more heavily on…
Living with an introvert can be fun, but there are some things that extroverts need to understand. This past weekend I met another introvert at one of the last places you would expect two introverts to be — a pub crawl. We were both traveling alone and decided to fight the urge to stay in our hotel rooms binge-watching Netflix and instead go out and socialize with other travelers. We ended up spending a good…
“In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.” — Maya Angelou INFJ personality types are fairly rational idealists, except when it comes to love. We experience intense feelings and in no other situation do we feel those feelings deeper than when it comes to romantic relationships. Not all INFJs believe that there is only one person out there…