'I think Trump is a fabulous gay icon.  His taste is gaudy and extravagant, and he's so larger than life. He's also the first ever president to have supported gay marriage upon election.  He is...|||You sound like a typical intellectual over analyzing their low self esteem.   INFJs can be great in almost every way others can.   It's time to stop your circular defeatist thinking, and begin...|||I think this is because as INFJs we are extremely accustom to living in our own inner worlds, and can only really express that main part of ourselves when in conversation with one or two close...|||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhVOXnB-0KQ  There are people who are living incredible lives with the same disorder. You can live the life you want.|||That's your special challenge in life! Think of all the respect you'll gain from people, especially those who have to deal with hemophilia when you live so wonderfully despite it.  See it as a game,...|||Whether you want to realize it or not you're doing this to yourself.   You are in a state of dis empowerment that's clouding your vision with regard to everything. If people becoming great human...|||Since INFJs are such careful, thoughtful people, it makes sense that you're finding yourself easily intimidated.   I am no longer easily intimidated, but a few years ago, I very much was. Getting...|||By your wistfulness for this girl, it sounds like you may love her more than you love yourself.   It seems young INFJ have a habit of indulging in their weaker emotions to the point of their own...|||Ego: Sufficiently Fed.|||I have been through something similar.  I think the ideal of fame is very attractive when you lack the feeling of being valued and having purpose. Once you start to acquire these things, fame can...|||The grass is always greener on the other side.  There does however seem to be a breaking point in numbers where people no longer connect. We're just flat sided Legos sent back to the factory as...|||I'm the same way. I get like no physiological pleasure when I'm alone, unless I'm riding off a phone call I'm having/had with my partner.  I feel like the sexual part of me shuts down without...|||Had double jaw surgery a few months ago, because my jaws/chin were set at a drastically asymmetric angle. Slowly getting feeling in my mouth back, and seeing residual swelling reduce. It's pretty...|||Ever since you can remember, you somehow knew never to take your anger out on other people.|||*Goes out with friends for 2 hours, comes home* Man! Friendships really are what life is all about :)   *Goes out with friends for 6 hours, comes home* I'm EXHAUSTED. Why do I subject myself to...|||A little nose and pantyhose Her tiny figure called my desire I'd crane my neck from the kitchen sink To glimpse the girl for hire.   Long ago, her eager eyes, Plucked my wallet thin, Her hands...|||Don't most girls just write a letter to Ellen Degeneres these days?|||We tend to be extremely careful in how we treat others. If we treated another how you treated your friend, we would never be able to forgive ourselves. And thus, I doubt he will ever be able to...|||I have always had a pretty absurdist sense of humor. My mind works in very silly, satirical ways, and I am wondering if this is common among other INFJs.  I realized today that I probably have to...|||Hello everyone!   I have recently come to realize just how brutal I feel when I do anything that is an affront to my value system.   I have always understood how awful I feel when I treat others...|||Ahah, maybe it's' time for mass INFJ unraveling! <3|||Lumosaria  You're super welcome! I sometimes say things a bit more drastically than I mean them, in order to encourage thought. I think there is a difference between seeking meaning when in a...|||I was going to let you out sooner, but then this wouldn't have made such a great thread.  But I digress.  Anyway, I think there is great value in disrupting people by using a controversial...|||Ahah ! Gotta stir the pot a bit to ruffle up some debate! :P  I wasn't sure how used to a purposefully edgy post PerC would be.   I had to rekindle my relationship with writing poetry because I...|||I am glad that you and your friends are not convoluting yourselves into X-File marathons.  However, I do think that this is a common stumbling block many INFJs hit at some point in their lives. Self...|||Your are in a vicious cycle of feelings of powerlessness, which deters you from taking the action that is required to overcome these feelings.   Your lack of belief in your ability to change your...|||What habits have you developed that most positively contribute to your wellbeing?|||From my own experience being an INFJ, and interacting with others I have met online, I've come to realize that we have a HUGE tendency to over complicate our understanding of ourselves. Because of...|||I was speaking with someone the other day, and at one point they said, really driven people who know what they want in life are super rare.   So tell me, how rare do you think these people are in...|||Hey there Zosio!   I know exactly how you're feeling and I think I know exactly the issue.  I have felt this way myself to quite a drastic degree, just a short while ago, particularly when walking...|||2 year relationship with a guy that I would very happily spend the rest of my life with.  The trouble is he's a military pilot and due to circumstances, this past year we've spent separate will be...|||I'm not gonna post a pic in here or anything  But I just wanted to say that I rate myself a solid 10/10|||You're ultra attractive You're the smartest person I know Your charisma is like none other You're more special than all the rest I wish I was you  I have never known anyone so great...|||Hey guys, If anyone could help me make sense of this mental condition of mine I would be very grateful. It has been a source of huge distress for me for quite some time. If you have any advice or...|||I'm an INFJ male and am contemplating joining the Canadian Forces as either a medical/nursing officer or pilot.  A year or two ago I never would have dreamed I would ever be considering this.  I...|||Hi guys  So last summer, when I was 20 I met who is now my first boyfriend (I'm gay). He's extremely kind and smart and funny, and all that good stuff. We are very close and we have every intention...|||Wrote a couple quotes today that really helped me out. Hopefully they'll help someone else  On the road to defining ourselves Every demon, every thorn will snag our side Until we realize that the...|||Throughout my life, whenever I have felt unfulfilled or depressed, I've gone into a very wistful state like most INFJs.  Growing up, I felt like I didn't fit in, so I'd happily tag myself as a sort...|||Hey guys I haven't been on here for so long but I have an emergency for which I'd really love advice  So a couple months ago I met a guy on a dating website (Plentyoffish) and found him cute and...|||Ah you said that beautifully.  I will remember that|||Thank you so much Jacqueline :) Admittedly, I'm kind of embarrassed that after a long time not talking, this is what you see of me, aha :/ Things have been great though, I just have to deal with...|||@PandaBear THank you! That's actually very good advice. I considered doing it one time, but then decided not to thinking that I was not going to feel this way again soon. I guess I was wrong ...|||Hey everyone  I feel very uncomfortable writing and posting this, but I am going to anyway because in my experience, staying quiet about these things has never done me any good.   This time of...|||Hey guys! Thank you for your comments! It has been awhile since I've been on here and awhile since I've posted this thread.  I'm no longer insecure about being tall. Woohoo! aha I find it...|||Hey guys.  For a long time now I have had a very crusty feeling thought process.  My mind is stuck in such a rut of thinking about the same old things, such as the monitoring of a couple of my...|||Dear Same Old,  I'm going to be leaving you alone for a long while now, maybe even the rest of my life. You've made me feel too cozy for too long. I'll still be around you every day, but just know...|||Wow.   Sara sounds like a real mess.|||A better relationship with my Mom.   I'm going to be working at this for awhile. We've been totally disconnected for such a long time, and I've finally realized the effects of it|||The best gift that you can give to other people is your best self|||YES!! This is the case for me! It is almost impossible for me to take a picture that it doesn't look like I'm dying in.  I feel so uncomfortable with the idea of looking good for the camera. It...'