'Yeah all of those things make sense!  My Mom's jealousy stems from me living 2 hours closer to my in-laws.  However, they're leaving the country for a couple years, so I'm curious how it will affect...|||Yeah my Mom has really been sucking up to me the past few years!  My Dad and I used to be besties until I moved away from home, which allowed me to see his flaws... and it's as if she's trying to...|||Jeals.  My Mom & I both secretly wish we were best friends but it's hard.  I think she's a 1w2... unhealthy ;)|||Yeah this is very much my mother & I... except I'm 29 and married, but she's learning to accept that I'll never move back to my hometown.  I'm curious if any other INFPs have an ISFJ mother that...|||This.  Absolutely, yes that's me!|||People make fun of me for all the stupid little details I remember.  It's never anything important:  it's things someone said to me when I was five or the shirt someone was wearing at some random...|||I've noticed a lot of the music I like comes from Sweden & Canada.  They are definitely more INFP than USA.|||I related to all except rebel/scapegoat.  Although I was always bringing rebels home from school because they felt safe in my home... it was very non-judgemental.|||Dammit, why do these birth order things always exclude only children?|||This.|||Ermagerd, this makes so much sense considering my parents.  My INTP dad is very much absent in that he lives in his mind... he has no clue what people around him are discussing or feeling.  And my...|||I always test as INFP.  I guess if I had to consider myself to be another type, it would be (1) ENFP or (2) INFJ.  Certain situations can draw the qualities out of me. Yeah, there's no way I'm not...|||I can't think of any current examples, but as a kid I was very manipulative of my parents!  If I didn't get my way they would get a guess you don't love me cry & cave in.|||Interesting... because I work in an art history department & my mom's a respiratory therapist!  (she once had to cover for nurses who were on strike because of 'low' wages but they make more than her)|||Is it lame I see myself as a stay at home Mom in the suburbs?  19 year old me (10 years ago) is cringing.  But I see that as much more rewarding than being in an office.  Once the kids are off to...|||My parents met/still work in the medical field.  They hate it and told me not to go into it for political reasons.  They would be happy for me in any career as long as I'm happy.  I have extended...|||90884  daydreamer|||As much as I love music, I never got a grasp on any instruments.  I'm involved with fine arts for a living.  I'm great with any subtractive mediums (photography, or covering a page with charcoal &...|||Absolutely.  I spent most of my time with my Dad so it makes sense that I easily clicked with guys & have had to learn how to relate to anyone in a feminine way.|||I gave up on planning where I would be in a month/year/etc because you just don't know what life's going to throw your way: it's usually better than what I had in mind, anyway!  As long as you stick...|||Yep same here!|||Yes this is much more like me!  I'm not averse to tattoos in general; but I don't know that I'll ever get one.|||I had a group of four female friends in early childhood: we all split into different interests/categories once we started middle school.  Then I had a group of six female friends through middle/early...|||Okay, after the long holiday break... I take back what I said, lol.  I now realize my situation is a lot more like this... I commute so much and have all that thinking time, that of course I...|||Am I the only one that doesn't relate?  I mostly make sure I'm covered up and have my hair brushed, haha.|||I struggle with maintaining social activities because I've moved around so much in the past 10 years.   In bigger cities I was very much enjoying book clubs (through meetup): however I'm in a pickle...|||True... I was mostly trying to relate to username123 's story.  Separating ISFP & INFP self-described artists.|||It depends on whether you're trying to depict beauty just as you saw it, or if you're adding/interpreting the meaning.|||I'm the female version of this description.  I smile and give polite responses so there's no reason to outright not like me: but I'm introverted so I'm not going around screaming my interests/beliefs...|||Wow this is well-said.  I was entertaining the idea that I might be an extravert based off those glorious one-topic-that-I-really-care-about convos.  But in general, if there are multiple...|||I'm 29 and my husband is 28: I get carded every time & he does not.  I met one of his relatives for the first time, and then he pulled my husband aside and asked how it was legal to marry me!  I...|||Yes:  I tend to surround myself with very smart, well-read/spoken individuals, so it's easy to feel like I'm not keeping up (plus I work in an academic environment but I haven't taken classes in...|||You've basically just described my photo history thesis in which I state the conditions under which photography should be considered an art rather than a science (through means of abstraction or...|||Exact same for me! The money issue, and there really isn't a subject that I really feel I need to get.   My favorite artist from high school and beyond is now doing tattoos, and I kinda wanna get...|||I much less fashion-savvy than most INFPs, I've noticed. I think I'm just busy day-dreaming about other things.   I buy clothes that will not start awkward small talk - just blend in.|||I must be the only no.  Is it because I'm an only child and cannot get enough attention?  :laughing:  I married a Cancer because I love being smothered/re-assured.  I do need my couple hours...|||These all apply to my spouse, except he grew up with a lot of extraverts so he does have really good social skills (doesn't hardly talk at home where he feels comfortable with me).  Stubborn as a...|||La Dispute & Pop Evil... I used to live in the city they're both from, funny to see them pop up here!!|||Gotta love early Bright Eyes.  I've been on a Cassadaga kick the past couple weeks, though!|||Dude!!  Long live ska.  Did you know Mustard Plug have a new album coming soon? :cool:|||http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw1TejibAds  Sorry I'm so obsessed with them, guys.|||I've had two of those moments.    One was a boy in high school.  We had a fire drill and there he was standing next to a friend of mine (he was new to the school).  I couldn't stop thinking about...|||I can relate to being dutiful (in public) & an open book (you know, if someone else starts the convo... lol).|||A lot of my friends are Gemini Sun w/ Leo ASC:  you're a fun type!|||I think this is more an issue of us both liking to take our time with things (Mom had no issue with us re-painting the foyer)... not to mention we just bought a house so we don't have any extra money...|||The only art I find offensive:   (1) Kitsch [unless it's meta-kitsch] (2) When a family member of someone prominent gets their own gallery show and it's clearly just a hobby for them  That's...|||I think Regina seems Ne too.  Theatrical!|||And this!!  Except I hate texting.  I'm old-fashioned and like to talk on the phone :laughing:|||These three are huge for me.  I would add having (at least) one major passion to pour your energy into, and just getting outside for some fresh air.  My strategy is very much keep busy.  I...|||Wow this is refreshing!!  I can't tell you how many guys I thought were my friend ... only to have them blow-up months later that they're not talking to me any more because I put them in the...'