'Honestly, I thought this post was going to talk about how babies stare at INFJs (or whether they do for any number of them).  Folks have described my look as being an all-encompassing one - taking...|||Philosophical telegraph - brilliant!  Verbal communication with me is always slightly stilted, but that's because I'm constantly reading feedback signals - I need a little pause now and then to...|||I think Uncle Iroh from Avatar is a great example of a mature INFJ (Zuko is probably a good immature INFJ).  Agree with mentions of Atticus Finch and Galadriel.  I'll also toss in Faramir from...|||I can see INFJs being susceptible to a femme/homme fatale mentality, but they would need some sort of self-mythology or ideal that would justify their role.  An INFJ femme fatale would probably...|||There are two reasons I have more difficulty connecting with guys than with girls:  1. I respond to animated and reactive faces/body language. It's one of the primary ways I know whether I'm...|||As an INFJ guy engaged to be married, yeah, I've given this topic a lot of thought. Perhaps too much thought at times :)  I think INFJs can make excellent fathers: we're great listeners, we often...|||Not dumb at all!  First Letter: Is the direction of the first function directed inward (I) or outward (E)?  Second Letter: Is the first information gathering function Intuitive (N) or Sensing...|||I think the progression is fairly accurate in my life, but 11thNight is completely right - the progression doesn't take into account the INFJ Stress Paralysis.  When I'm under a lot of stress or...|||Well, the actual order of the four letters are are not strictly derived from the functions.  The decision to order the types [1. Introversion/Extroversion] [2. Intuitive/Sensing] [3....|||PRINT IS DEAD.  I'm totally kidding: of COURSE we love to write!  Although in my experience, INFJs tend to be much more gently pushy than other writers. The shoulds and oughts about what...|||The main difference between INFJs and INTJs (though there are a lot of fun little nuances) is that TJs use Te/Fi while FJs use Fe/Ti.  What does that mean?  It means that TJs think objectively -...|||That I take my darkness with me to my grave is my gift to all mankind.|||Reading is recreation; writing is art.  Reading inspires writing.  Writing is a glorious refinement of thought given form.  Now am I more of a writer than a reader? That is a very weighty...|||You're just experiencing a very powerful form of empathy. INFJs tend to have this ability due to the workings of Dominant Ni, informed by an Inferior Se, and governed by a strong Auxiliary Fe. ...|||I intentionally chose, after turning 21, to at least try most kinds of alcoholic beverages I encountered - I didn't want to fall into the forbidden fruit trap where I'd go on a total binge just...|||I would say that Eccentric people are just Weird people that have accepted their own strangeness OR through ignorance or illness are unaware of their weirdness.  I've mostly made peace with the...|||I strongly agree that MBTI only measures the How of a person's personality and I'm glad you brought it up. I've found that the MBTI system goes a long way in explaining how I work, create, and come...|||I think a key factor to consider when creating an INFJ character is that INFJs adapt to other people. So they may interact with different people quite differently since they put a lot of effort into...|||I guess I think in Word Forms  What I mean is that when I'm thinking, much of my processing is an unconscious blob - images of feelings and intuitions. What happens when I'm really thinking...|||This reminds me of the discussions and readings I participated in during my Literary Theory class (which was much more enjoyable than it sounds).  The classic text to spur discussions on what...|||Because there are so many variables in situations such as yours Ethanol I can't be all that specific about what may be best for your family.  I do recommend trying to find an Estate Planning...|||I always thought Sandra Bullock was extremely charming.  Then there's Emma Thompson - she's amazing.  As far as deceased celebrities go: Katherine Hepburn 110% She might not have been as strictly...|||I would recommend that your dad see an attorney ASAP as well to make sure that if (heaven forbid) his condition worsens, the family can still take care of his bills and other legal affairs. It will...|||Rationalism can be a refuge, but it's like armor. It's cold, metallic, and unyielding and it's just those qualities that can help you stand up in the world.  But you can't live as a suit of armor....|||55% here.  Funny that the average result for guys is 50% psychopathic; not exactly the most encouraging statistic (but we all know women are meaner when they're evil :P ).|||Your First Impression of your Partner: I met her sister about two years before and my first thought was: Wait, she has a sister?! Awesome!  x95 Your Second Impression: I had never met anyone who...|||I definitely sense both INFJ and Type 8 from you Nobleheart.  I think the best way to view Enneagram and MBTI is like this:  Have you ever done the white-carnation + water + food coloring...|||I wanted to add this observation to the INFJ/INTJ comparison:  As others have said, the difference really boils down to whether the person feels, then thinks or thinks, then feels.  BUT  It's...|||It's funny because I tell MY ISTJ fiancee' pretty much the same thing and she thinks it's fantastic.  I'm always very careful about how I bring out my gut I-know-there's-more-to-this intuitions...|||It all depends on the other alternative leaders in a situation.  If I'm confidant in the current leader and share their vision, you better believe I'm right there with them; I've got their back to...|||To echo those who say overly aggressive people:  People who are sharks, gunners, and spitfires intimidate me. They put the pressure on immediately and demand to know exactly what you think of...|||I don't think that I've ever asked anyone out, cold-turkey without having spent a lot of time hanging out with them first.  Sure, there's always the risk of being friend-zoned, but it's just how...|||I think, personally, that I wonder what other people think about me, but not because I necessarily aim to please them. I want to know what the think about me as I act in accord with my principles...|||Haven't seen the movie yet, but did watch the Let it Go clip and that was amazing. I've not been so effected by a Disney song since the Lantern song in Tangled.  Going to go see it with my...|||Thank you all for the thoughtful replies!   They got me thinking more, which is always a good thing, and I think that therex92s a distinction to be made in our ability to handle conflict. Itx92s very...|||I work best with direct and honest people who know who they are and are comfortable with that.  We could be worlds apart on many issues, but so long as they are direct (not playing games) and...|||In many INFJ type descriptions, they say that INFJs are x93easily hurtx94 and x93canx92t handle conflict very well.x94  Am I the only one who thinks thatx92s both unfair and crazy?  Do we like conflict? Of...|||I liked most of it.  I have a little trouble with some of the descriptions of Fe; I'd have preferred it to say that INFJs are principled social compromisers so that it's clear that we don't just...|||Cats. They're my favorite pet. They also reflect my personality a little too. I'd love to sleep 15+ hours a day and have 24 hour room service. And, yes, I could perform some amazing stunt of mental...|||After getting over thoughts reminiscent of Highlander from thinking about a fully-grown identical copy of myself...  I would definitely raise him as my son. Identical DNA does not an identical...|||Yes, you're an INFJ :P   You've tested and come out as one, people who've read your posts think you're one, and you've answered some decent winnowing questions in the INFJ way.  No reason to...|||Take a deep breath. It'll be OK :P  I found that once I was fairly sure I was INFJ, one of the best sources of information/illustration/confirmation was the classic INFJ or INFP? website. ...|||My journals are, at best, well-intended, but mostly blank.  I have approximately 3 actual, physical, journals.  And I have about 7 actual entries split between them...over about a 10 year...|||Hooray for Considerate Creator - ness    Confidence 66 Openness        52 Extroversion42 Empathy        82 Trust in others    62 Agency        34|||@ Trophycase It's interesting to see another INFJ who had to compete with an INTJ brother. I know that that relationship has shaped me greatly and forced me to develop my Ti much more than I...|||INFJs often have strong Extroverted Feeling (Fe). That means several things. First, we instinctively pay attention to the emotional needs of those around us. This is one of the reasons most INFJs...|||My initial response was: Don't  But I figured that wouldn't be very helpful :P  My best tip: find things you like to do and participate. The more you hang out with groups and do things with...|||Apdenoatis: 1w2, 2w1, 5w6 SX/SO (probably) u200bArkendale: 1w2 - 6w5 - 4w5 sp/so perspicacious: 1w9 - 5w6 - 2w1 So/Sp Cordial milli66: 1w9 - 4w5 so/sp rwm4768 1w9, 5w4, 2w1 sp/so Pterodactyl...|||I didn't get my license until I was 18. I was first stop on the way home on the school bus, so there wasn't really any incentive to learn to drive until I got a job and went to college.  I also...|||It's funny that I've had this happen to me a lot, but most people don't just come out and ask me if I'm gay. I usually just read it on their faces as they interact with me - that hint of wonder and...'