I thought this would be a fun discussion to see what people say...
What are some clear signs that you're an INFJ??
What are some clear signs that you're an INFJ??
You know you're an INFJ when...
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Yeah that's what a lot of my guy friends/boyfriends have said about me too. I frankly don't think us INFJ ladies are that hard to figure out! But maybe I just take my intuition about people for granted and don't realize that other people don't have it. I dunno!
....when you cannot seem to reply to this thread with any of your positive traits. 
....you frequently think that 2 of your friends would make *the perfect* couple and begin plotting ways to set them up
....your home is a safe haven for outcasts, weirdos, and anyone else who doesn't quite fit in - and as a result, you have the most awesome house (and parties) ever
....you show your affection by correcting loved ones when they're wrong....with a gentle, parental scold
....you frequently think that 2 of your friends would make *the perfect* couple and begin plotting ways to set them up
....your home is a safe haven for outcasts, weirdos, and anyone else who doesn't quite fit in - and as a result, you have the most awesome house (and parties) ever
....you show your affection by correcting loved ones when they're wrong....with a gentle, parental scold
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Yeahh... I've never had either of my ex-boyfriends say that about me... but yet, I don't think they understood me enough to even notice those complexities and difficulty to understand. If that makes sense... sounds confusing.
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I'm still trying to decide if I'm an INFJ. As I've written elsewhere on the forum, I recently took a Myers-Briggs test and was typed as an INTJ. I've gotten that result before on other quickie tests, so I thought it could be accurate. After spending some time on an INTJ-specific forum (not here, but another), I found I didn't really fit with the INTJs. In my younger years, I always tested as an INFP. As I've aged and developed a harder shell, the J side became more prominent, and I thought the T did, too. Now I'm beginning to re-think things and realize that maybe the F never went away. The more I read and research, it seems to fit me better. My jury's still out, but I think I'm on the right track.
Infj ??????
I truly do not know if I fit the INFJ personality type. Here are a few things I am thinking and doing today, you tell me.
I can see the face of God in my dog's eyes.
I like to hold the needles of a pine tree and absorb it's energy.
I feel free to be myself when communicating through the written word.
From the time I was very small I felt "different"
People often look at me with a wide eyed stare.
I don't understand why some people are so self absorbed, thinking that their needs are somehow greater than the needs of others.
I think good manners, especially in the workforce are important.
I can feel any negative emotions in a room and have a need to get away, now!!
My desk area seems chaotic to others but I know where everything is because there is a picture of it in my mind.
I wish people would just get over themselves.
Cooperation and tolerance is essential to any kind of decision making process
When I was a little girl I would sit in the woods alone for hours just feeling the aliveness of it.
I believe everything happens for a reason, that being for the greater good of humanity.
I truly do not know if I fit the INFJ personality type. Here are a few things I am thinking and doing today, you tell me.
I can see the face of God in my dog's eyes.
I like to hold the needles of a pine tree and absorb it's energy.
I feel free to be myself when communicating through the written word.
From the time I was very small I felt "different"
People often look at me with a wide eyed stare.
I don't understand why some people are so self absorbed, thinking that their needs are somehow greater than the needs of others.
I think good manners, especially in the workforce are important.
I can feel any negative emotions in a room and have a need to get away, now!!
My desk area seems chaotic to others but I know where everything is because there is a picture of it in my mind.
I wish people would just get over themselves.
Cooperation and tolerance is essential to any kind of decision making process
When I was a little girl I would sit in the woods alone for hours just feeling the aliveness of it.
I believe everything happens for a reason, that being for the greater good of humanity.
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You know you're an INFJ when people think of you as the "mom" of the group because you're always trying to take care of everyone. :/
You know you're an Infj if, when reading "In the Country of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King", you can't help but think: "In the Country of the Blind, some demagogue blind is selected to be King, while one-eyed men are rejected for being so un-normal." :laughing:
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Ugh. I hate this. Sometimes when I go out for drinks with friends and they get a little tipsy, I'll tell them to take it easy and get "ok, mom" back in return. Said with large amounts of sarcasm and rolling of eyes. I get so sick of that.
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I see this as more true with ENFJ's... but I noticed that I have the tendency to "take care" of a small group of friends if they're out drinking and stuff... particularly guy friends because some don't seem to care to pay attention.
You know you're an INFJ when you go to your pool and rescue bees.
I used to look for bees in my pool and I would put my finger in the water so they could grab on. Then I would sit on the side of the pool watching them crawl around my hand and drying their wings until they flew away. I don't think I like bees, really - and that is what makes it an INFJ thing.
I used to look for bees in my pool and I would put my finger in the water so they could grab on. Then I would sit on the side of the pool watching them crawl around my hand and drying their wings until they flew away. I don't think I like bees, really - and that is what makes it an INFJ thing.
I agree. echo, It's living on the wild side Also others, like waking up earlier to go to work and reading a good book as you wait for your shift to start.. or maybe going by bus and getting off early, walking the rest of the way? Changes in routine as such, I know it makes my day
Also others, like waking up earlier to go to work and reading a good book as you wait for your shift to start.. or maybe going by bus and getting off early, walking the rest of the way? Changes in routine as such, I know it makes my day
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You know you are an INFJ when you have to go on a date with a girl and you arrive 2 hours early to avoid delays
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Nursepat thank you for this one. I 100% agree. I honestly don't think I could have written it better which is hard when I too want to communicate with the written word.
BTW. I think my dog definitely has God in her eyes. She has been my muse in most of my writing. I write stories about her all the time. I too have felt different since I was a child. Not sure about the staring, but I often find myself paranoid of what others think. I have ZERO tolerance for bad behaviors in the workplace especially low integrity, bullying, politics, favoritism, etc. So much that I have dedicated my whole doctoral dissertation to studying it. I realize now that I too have that strong emotion radar. I see now how that has gotten me in trouble. I think people don't like to feel so "read". Yes, the desk is in a permanent state of organized chaos.
Thank you again for sharing....makes me feel good:laughing:
Argh, yes :tongue: !
YKYAAI when you constantly feel responsible for harmony and others' well-being at the place where you work and you absolutely hate it when you realise that the best way to help colleagues sort out their conflicts is actually not wanting to help them at all.
YKYAAI when you feel concerned when you sense that a colleague has personal issues and need to contain yourself in order to be not too inquisitive.
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I agree....although I don't have that many animals....I have 3 cats, 1 dog and a chameleon. And I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with my boyfriend!
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You know you are an INFJ when:
- you would rather lay in bed with headphones on listening to music that lets your mind wander, even though you know you have work to do, laundry to wash, dishes to clean, etc.
- You spend more time on your dog's facebook page than your own because her "friends" just seem to get you.
- Your idea of a fun Saturday night is staying in, making a yummy meal, playing a game with your other half, reading a good book, listening to music, and playing fetch in the park with the pooch.
- You don't understand why people are so mean and self-serving. And even when you see the warning signs that someone may be, you get hurt because of your unwaivering need to give everyone the benefit of the doubt.
- You beat yourself up for not having thicker skin or being able to stick up for yourself when hurt, yet you swear you would never hurt others they way you have been hurt.
- When stressed, the best thing to do is to shut out reality and live in la-la land, where anything is possible and life is great.
- You focus on the past and the future, but rarely on the present. :sad:
- You are passionate about caring for others to the point you are easily taken advantage of.
- Others think the world of you, but you just don't understand why.
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