'Wow.  I'm honestly sorry you took my comments this way.  They actually were 100% empathetic, and not in the serial killer way you took them.  I wasn't being sarcastic.  I truly meant that I felt bad...|||I definitely agree with this.  I also dream in stories.  And I'm not usually myself in dreams, but someone else in a completely different situation.   ...though this may have more to do with my PTSD...|||Poor Megamax.  He tried so hard to make this a board for collecting data and it still turned into a soapbox for what a fraud IQ tests/scores are.  If he wanted to see if Pinball Scores correlated to...|||Wow, this was a little scary in that it matches me so perfectly.  Even down to the description of the unconventional, playful, intelligent, off-beat conversation.  Love it!  I could add that INFPs...|||I feel kinda bad cause I feel like I only come on here when I'm feeling rotten.  Not very fair to you guys.  But man, I need a hug. . .|||My parents are ENFP and ISFP and have been happily married for over 30 years.  They really seem to get a kick out of eachother's differences.|||I hear you.  I know first-hand that recovering from a bad situation can make you feel like an isolated alien who poisons the air everywhere they go.  I'm still in the midst of recovering from severe...|||But those cat videos are so hilarious! ;p|||Thank you very much for the idea.  I will definitely try it.  It may sound weird, but I've always loved the smell of dirt.  I will keep your friend in my thoughts and prayers as well.  I feel for...|||I just read this:  INFPs are creative, sensitive souls who take their lives very seriously.     Are there people who don't take their lives seriously?  Oh, whatever, it's just my life we're...|||Wow! That is an awesome family.  My grandmother is an ENTJ, and wow, I can't even imagine.  It's so funny to think of me being my parents parent (wow, confusing sentence much?)  That's great that you...|||Do you really feel like you need a romantic relationship to have ambition?  At some level, I wonder if that is the culture pressuring you into thinking that way -- since it pretty much devalues all...|||Sorry to hear about your heart-ache Stell.  I've been there.  It reminded me of something I've been thinking about lately.  Basically, people try to put falling in love and romantic-love as the...|||I love working with kids.  I think they just sense that I'm one of them -Sammy Bryant.   I definitely agree with what everyone has said on here -- 1-on-1 would be ideal.  I often work as a tutor...|||Dimes|||You're the best Stelly.|||I'm having trouble finding words today.  But this was just beautiful.  Thank you.|||My dad is an ENFP and he was a great parent.  It was funny reading what Lati said about connecting to kids because my dad was the same way.  He did some fun stuff with us when we were little, but it...|||I've always been in love with Cantonese.  Especially that laaa tone they hit at the end of sentences.|||First, I want to say a big thank you to everybody who is responding to this thread.  It's really interesting how you all responded with a big No!.  I'm glad I know now and I promise to stop ducking...|||It's important to realize that HSP deals with the over-stimulation of the central nervous system.  At some point, absolutely every person, no matter their personality type, will become...|||Welcome Cuttlefish!  :)  Thanks for posting.  We found our INFP rooster!  I don't know who it is, but somebody voted in the poll.  I think it's awesome that there is an INFP for every animal.|||Thank you very much for this heart-felt reply.  I really hope it didn't take you back to your own trauma too much thinking and writing about it.  I appreciate it a lot.  I am definitely beating...|||EccentricSiren I think it's admirable that you can play music at all.  :p  I'm still stuck banging out Heart and Soul on the piano.  It's a special form of bravery to go out there and pour yourself...|||So, I know I said I was going to be taking a break... but I just feel like reaching out, which I guess is a good thing, since this is not something I like to talk about.  I've been struggling with...|||Need someone to throw you a line?  Where did this ocean come from?  Hang in there. <3|||Need someone to throw you a line?  Where did this ocean come from?  Hang in there.|||So, so far we have almost run the entire gambit.  We have the most Dragons and Pigs, but no Oxen or Roosters.  An INFP Rooster...  I'd like to meet that person.  My mom is an ISFP rooster, and that's...|||Please, oh please, my sweet Stelly!  Don't let this ridiculous go-get-um culture eat your beautiful heart.  Understanding isn't nothing.  Goodness, I've been walking around the earth with a whole in...|||I love people born in the year of the Pig.  They're so honest and frank.  :)|||I find that sure, I'll talk a little more bluntly when things start to get stressful, but only if I think you will hear me.  When things really hit bottom I tend to go silent, switch on...|||Wow, that's brave Cosmia.  It kinda sounds like my worst nightmare, but I guess you are going to really put the Bad-Ass INFP theory to the test.  But do you think an INFP could be back-stabbing and...|||I thought this might be a fun poll to see.  I've always related more to my Chinese Zodiac sign than to western astrology.  Plus the whole idea of seeing people as different animals is fun (and rather...|||I just keep buying Squishables until I feel better. . .  It works every time.  197378|||You totally rule cherybranchs.  INFP hugs all around!|||Haha, love this Chery!  I have to admitt to the same feeling.  I know I should be working but I keep reloading the pages to see if anything new pops up.  Then I get way too excited when there's a new...|||Thanks for the support and love.  I think you are spot on with saying INFPs need encouragement when dealing with loneliness and turmoil.  It's strange how different it sounds when you hear someone...|||In my heart, I want to be a warm, open person.  I want to be carefree and share all the love that overwhelms my heart when I look at the world; at people...    ...but then you say stuff like that...|||You're right when you say it takes a long time to get an ENFP into death stare mode, but jeez it is scary when it happens.  I've started quoting the 'Avengers' to my ENFP friend when I see it:  We...|||I think the ENFP subforum might just be the nicest place on the internet.  I'm starting to be the INFP weirdo that won't stop hanging out here. :p|||Wow, I think Hotaru is right, you guys are made of diamonds and magic.  But seriously, it is so interesting to hear how optimism drives you.  I think it's amazing.  I realize that you do get hurt...|||Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but talking about getting laid that night sounds like a bum to me.  I was trying to be supportive.  I hate to see people talk themselves into doing something because...|||I'd forget the bum.  It's not the end of the world to sleep alone.|||Sounds fun Monsieur, Good luck!|||It is so painful to hear that you are in such a dark place.  I would really recommend talking to somebody, especially if you are feeling like giving up.  There are crisis call centers you can call,...|||Ok, maybe I'm just missing something, but it seems like ENFPs (and ENFJs for that matter) never have any self problems.  They have unwavering self-confidence, undying optimism and they're afraid of...|||Wow, you have an amazingly strong heart.  I know it feels like you are lost, but the fact that you are upset about your situation shows that you know which way is up, how to love and that you want to...|||I think you already did write some poetry there AI.Akane.  That is definitely the way it feels.    I do think that most people feel that way to some extent, no matter what their personality type...|||Because it gets totally stuck in your head: Chandelier by Sia.|||This made me laugh out loud.  Love it!  And your avatar only made it that much more awesome.  Thanks'