That's a question that digs pretty deep into a person. I'm brand new to this forum... and I'm not sure how much "detail" you're looking for when you ask such a question. It's kind of like a water well: The question is a very small opening that leads to depths maybe unexpected.
I think I'll get the feel for this place andthen maybe come back to this question...
Nice to meet everyone... kinda/sorta... as I've read every post in this thread.
Well, look forward to your take on this question I think its what does lie beneath (water well) that really defines the INFJ, as most other types can not, will not or do not run deep at all. BTW....Im not an INFJ but find your thinking process beyond extraordinary.
I'm new to the forum, so please bear with me. It's kind of hard to describe.🤔 It feels like you're from a different planet, yet you've been on this earth for all your life. It gets complicated. For instance, there are times when I want someone to talk to. But, after a few hours with my family, I want to be by myself. I want to be alone, but I don't want to be utterly alone. My social battery just needs to be recharged 😆. So, yeah...complicated. 😉
As an INFJ 1w2, my experience might be different from the more common INFJ 4 or 9.
Here Are Some of the Things That I Experience Due To Being An INFJ:
The unshakeable desire to follow through on one interest and one goal for months or even years.
Incredibly strong morals that are very hard to break. I will criticize myself very harshly if I break one of them. This can lead to me being self-righteous at times.
I know that this is very stereotypical, but an interest in human rights issues. I have a strong sense of justice. When I was younger, I fantasized about being a judge so that I could fix the errors in the justice system.
Being ambiverted. I can easily introduce myself to new people but I can become isolated for several hours.
The insatiable desire to learn new things. I can learn new things for HOURS.
Being detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture.
A push-and-pull between high-minded idealism and pragmatic realism.
A push-and-pull between moralism and rationalism. The conflicting desire to be objective and to make sure that my choices line up with my deeply-held principles.
I think it depends from person to person, I've heard how rare we are, yet a lot of people I know, claims to be an INFJ. I won't be the judge of that though. I accept people and love kindness.
To put it in a few sentences just from my point of view, I enjoy my solitude, yet I enjoy being around people depending on my mood. Learning is something that is essential to me and I love to read. I've always loved reading. There may be a few INFJ's who hate reading and never picked up a book, so I think it varies. I did always feel like an outcast though, a black sheep in my family and misunderstood. I don't go out and cause trouble, or anything like that. Inside I just feel different, especially when I'm around certain people because they don't discuss the truth and are usually hiding a piece of themselves. I tend to talk in-depth and that frightens a few people that I recall.
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