'Absolutely!|||Once I find out if an acquaintance liked or disliked the movie Amelie with an INFJ/P protagonist, then I have a better idea of how we will mesh.|||I'm not an entj, but I can definitely relate to your situation.   Not being willing to acknowledge my feelings or concerns is an issue. The concept of boundaries comes to mind. Have you talked...|||Actually, yes, I have an undergraduate liberal arts degree and am seriously looking into starting another undergraduate degree. I didn't know that there were grants available for students over the...|||I ended up in marketing and communications as well. So far, the 'behind the scenes' work has been the best fit for my personality.  In the past, I didn't do well with jobs that wanted me to be more...|||Music does have a role in my life. For every place that I've lived during my twenties, I naturally developed these soundtracks with music from coffee shops I visited, local radio stations, friend's...|||Snail, you are intriguing (in a good way).|||When I am in the real world, physical objects sometimes trigger memories. For example, I will be waiting in line at the grocery store when a sign reminds me of the same sign I saw at a grocery store...|||For a short story I'd recommend 'The Open Boat' by Stephen Crane. It explores some topics such as the individual vs. nature. As a mainly non-fiction reader, I enjoyed this short story.|||The next book I want to read is The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood.|||This was appreciated, especially after I spent a week with my sister who aggressively expressed her negative views of idealists and NFs.|||...or some high intp clarity.:crazy:|||There are different styles of bars. Snail's mellow bar sounds like a place I'd feel more comfortable.  Once I was invited to a bar where the only good thing there was the beer I was drinking....|||I wish that I knew more INFPs outside if the internet.  INFP females: I knew an INFP female in college. She was sweet, interesting, and had good taste in films/books.  INFP males: Where are...|||I think it is. The question might only serve as a distraction. :crazy: Did you see what the ENTP did to our ladder? Hmm...|||What kind of internship did you do?|||Can you explain? ... Hello!|||'Enemy' can sound extreme. 'Enemy' could translate to 'type that has trouble understanding the infp.'|||I agree, especially the estj!|||The estj and infj?  An estj and an infj in an honest conversation requires a lot of mental energy in order to understand one another. That's my experience from my estj/infj conversation this week.|||Hello! Another INFJ!|||I should have expected this answer. No, not all.|||Do all estj guys like quiet girls? I'm asking because I noticed that an estj friend of mine tends to choose more introverted friends.|||I am an INFJ with an ESTP sister. :frustrating:|||I can relate to the family acting like something is wrong. No, I should say the *majority* of family. Whenever I am 'home' I start feeling more insecure and unsettled.|||My ISTP friend is very technical/computer oriented.   And our minds work very differently as well. Sometimes he will add work codes into normal conversation and I don't have a clue what those...|||You don't even want to know how the kangaroo INFJ corrupts the INFP personality! :laughing:|||What about an internship?   Volunteering isn't a bad idea. You could volunteer and work at the same time if you want. Two summers ago I worked a dull job 20-40 hours a week and volunteered at a...|||I don't know you but I thought that your comments were very thoughtful. And you didn't seem to mind if people didn't agree with your views.|||This is true. If I get the chance to travel again I would be more careful. Depending where you go, foreigners can be easy targets.|||Hello! I like ENFPs.  I thought about going to Japan but... do not want to teach English.|||Sweet options! I'm trying to get more experience with graphic design and copy writing.|||A name with 'lion' and 'heart' (aka lionheart) together equals danger. :laughing:|||This thread ended as a purging of my frustrations with a couple of unhealthy ESFPs. Although I'm still biased with the personalities I prefer, I'm sure there are healthier ESFPs somewhere.   ...|||Before I left the continent of North America, I thought that culture shock was just a cliche. No, it's not just a cliche! It was very real for me. I realized that being in another country was...|||I once lived with an ESFJ female. Most of the time, she was teaching at work and planning a garden at home.|||I believe I've seen other NFs reading in bookstores and coffee shops, but just admired them from a distance. Approaching people in places like bookstores and coffee shops can be awkward. Instead, I...|||I'm assuming that craving recognition is partly an Extraverted Sensation tendency to prefer external feedback from people. It's exhausting for me! I should put an alarm on my cell phone reminding me...|||I have just about given up trying to communicate with these ESFPs. Attempting to converse calmly has just led to in your face overreactions. Struggling to figure them out, I have sadly concluded that...|||Once he decides to say something it is usually intelligent and witty.|||Yes. As an INFj to an ISTP, responses and feedback in conversation are welcome! Even if the responses are subtle, friends will know you're at least listening. I could say a few sentences or state...|||That's good advice. I need to honestly state my feelings to settle the situation. Knowing I tried my best will alleviate some of my frustration. If they are not willing to listen then this would be...|||My ISTP guy friend is very quiet and calm. I like this introversion, though, because he isn't too aggressive and pushy. We have a comfortable friendship where we can just spend the day together. He's...|||I started reading Being Vegetarian for Dummies at a bookstore. I know that it has a section on nutritional information.|||Tofu and potatoes? :laughing: There's a meal you could try!|||:laughing: I laugh at something that I thought of too. ES types will get frustrated and tell me to stop it. I can't help it. My mind wanders sometimes.|||By default I am surrounded by extroverted sensors, and *most of the time* they have a habit of pointing out my introverted intuition as a weakness. For example, I just had a conversation with an ESFP...|||Listen to Mcgooglian. Make sure that you get all the nutrients you need. Every day I take a vitamin B supplement. For protein I mainly eat lentils and soy products. I started eating oatmeal because...|||I have trouble with isolation.   Actually, as an NF I am naturally affiliative and usually seek friendships, but give up easily when my efforts aren't reciprocated.   Feeling judged is probably...|||I am an INFJ having a difficult time trying to communicate with the ESFPs in my life.   I am perplexed.  What are your experiences relating to an ESFP? What happens when you present a problem...'