'Well its not being better at empathy then is it if you have limits in understanding others, even if you acknowledge them. Some other types can empathise without having the experience.  You might be...|||Lol calm down guys, an ENTP told me this so I was wondering if it was actually true. I'm not close with any INFJ in real life to make those assertions.|||That INFJs like to read and understand people so they can use this knowledge to hurt them when they hurt the INFJ? Do INFJs also feel morally superior to everyone else?|||Don't even try it INFJs, he's an INFP. That laila is an INFJ.|||I understand the irony of the title|||Is it because too many are bad for society (ie you only need a few for society to work) or that they don't survive as well as others?  Or are they not as rare as we are lead to believe?|||I think a lot of INFPs would like to be INFJs (i did at one point, but realised im INFP) I think a lot of it comes down to the fact that INFPs are perceived to be less organised and decisive INFJs,...|||He's having doubts, but that's because he's an INFP, not because he doesn't like you. Just stick in there he'll be back.|||How does it feel to be the pussy of the NTs?|||In conclusion Ni works as a mirror wall, that intuitively and quickly understands it's enemy, generating different solutions for each situation. Ni could fight anyone, without previous data or...|||Try meditation, Headspace is a useful app!|||Is it love if they don't love you back? I don't think so...|||Maybe its the animalistic Se under stress, maybe its the cold Ti Or maybe I just annoy you gals easily :)|||Id say it's Testosterone and Oestrogen. More testosterone/ less oestrogen, more masculine traits. Less testosterone/ more oestrogen, more feminine traits. Which is why you have some more feminine men...|||I believe that Fi is the hardest cognitive function to control and master. But once it is controlled and mastered, it gives you the power to understand yourself fully and the drive to change the...|||Because the one's I know are nice on the outset, but they do have this aggressive side to them.  Compared to my INFP sweeties :)|||Was a struggle, but finally made it as a Doctor last week :D|||I don't understand what the whole bit about doing well in maths and reading has to do with not being an INFP? Intelligence is different from type. The way to know if you're an INFP or INTP is...|||Would an INFJ need an ENTP for the logic though? She doesnt seem to have had a vision about something she's working towards. She seems to have a general idea on what she wants which is fuelled by...|||So would you say your extraverted sensing is greater than, say, your 3rd function introverted feeling? Is there a particular reason why functions need to be in a certain order, and are there only 4...|||I'm thinking INFP with a cause, with her own version of saving the world by ridding slavery and getting the iron throne back. Leading with inspiration. She's not particularly logical but appreciates...|||I believe you have access to all functions and can develop them....but will cause you a lot of stress. For example, if I want to develop my Te, I just have to be more goal orientated and the other...|||So you're all 3 then? ;)|||Wisteria Then what do you think she is? Shes not an INFJ...|||Is Danerys an INFP?|||reckful Ixim From reading the debunking sites, they don't seem to understand what MBTI is; they think its 4 letters rather than the cognitive functions.  Regarding cognitive functions I fail to see...|||Come on guys.|||Hey guys, occasionally I have very vivid dreams that are basically movies. Does anyone else experience these? Are they worth writing down?|||Northern Finland, a mad scientist has opened a portal into a parallel universe....|||I wrote that almost 3 years ago doing my psych rotation at med school...thankfully I have changed my opinions on personality disorders. I agree with your post.|||Being logical, strong minded, assertive, dominant....stereotypical traits society think as manly, as opposed to empathetic, caring, sensitive,  emotional  which society says are sterotypically...|||You don't think so? Why?|||On holiday. If I wasn't I would hardly be here because I wouldn't have this much free time. When I don't have holiday, the only reason I come on here is when I feel down or have self doubt.|||Ah, I see! Fair enough. Yeah that potential for growth may not be there and the potential for the Fi vs Fi time bomb is always there. Tbh, in real life it may be different to these threads. Maybe...|||Not all INFPS are the same...don't you feel an INFP guy would actually understand what you're going through and so find it a lot easier to help you? (Not hitting on you LOL, just saying another INFP...|||I actually think there are some other types who are better at this sort of thing, namely extroverted feelers. Not only do they have the way with words, their non verbal communication means it doesn't...|||I'll hug it out bro|||That treat others the way you wish to be treated quote I remember, and thinking it was such a refreshing way of thinking about interactions with others. So it was from you :)  Yeah it's...|||I hope you do some day|||Thing is, I was known as blunt myself. I had to retake a year of med school because my communication skills were not up to scratch in dealing with emotional patients, and I learned and understood the...|||Really? Ok that's very interesting. Will incorporate this! So that's how you guys would take it. But can you not see how other people wouldn't take it the same way? Do you not think it is important...|||Lol, that first comment about MsBossyPants was a joke, because I know she can take it! Sorry if that came across as rude MsBossyPants. No, Rydark said that to Verity3 and I didn't see any notion of...|||What do you think is the best course of action to improve interactions? Is it simply ENTJs putting more care into the way they communicate and INFPs not getting so worked up and so judgemental? Would...|||So if I said something distasteful about your character, that's your problem and not mine? Im not to blame for what I said?  I think we are talking about two different things here, I was talking...|||Because you have that power to alter the emotions and feelings of others with words. It's quite a great power if you think about it. And with great power comes great responsibility.:wink: Look I get...|||I thought I got rid of you? :laughing:  But you have to admit that mental illness comment was out of line. What was the need and where was the evidence of mental illness?|||Yes|||I'm not saying your so flawed, I'm just saying the way you have said certain things have rubbed a lot of us the wrong way. Other ENTJs haven't. I'm not sure if you meant to or not. Just something to...|||Not true! I love fast chaotic environments, stops me thinking too much...and we are quite social if we want to be! We are more than our preferred cognitive functions :)|||@Rydark  You definetly need to improve your communication skills if you want to be a successful doctor dude. I know it might be difficult for you but it's important. Can you not see how you have...'