'I appreciate the beauty of math, but the more complicated forms are really above my head. I struggle with math unless I'm actively learning about it in, say, a class.|||I call it my negativity machine because it feels like a cold, black-as-soot thing that constantly churns away. The winter months make it stronger, but I think i am getting better at fighting it. I...|||I've been called cute or adorable by quite a few folks, many of them I trust to be totally honest with me. I gotta say though it's a bit bemusing but nice to hear a compliment.|||After actually reading things written by INFPs my reaction was holy cow, they are so much like me... it's neat and kind of freaky!|||Motoko Kusanagi, no question. She is a clever, strong badass! What's not to love about her?|||I related to some of Luna's craziness, but I also closely relate to Ron. I can totally see myself with his oh what have we gotten ourselves into now look on my face.|||Hmm can i say a bit of all three? :P  Honestly, the INFJs I am friends with are VERY caring, but can be annoying (usually to pester me for their own amusement) or harshly judgmental when someone...|||As a child I admired strong, outgoing characters. Though to be honest with myself I am most like the quiet, caring characters who open up around friends. I call them support characters.|||Fuzzy brain, worried.|||I sometimes worry I am manipulating people. I often think about doing so, but I don't think i do it. Of course, there is quite a bit of doubt there, so maybe I DO manipulate people.|||Do you think you do it as a reaction to stress? I catch myself after I make little inconsequential lies. It really pisses me off that I do it.|||A few close friends often warn me I am paranoid, but I tend to call it worrying too much or worrying about the worst possible scenario happening but whatever you call it... it's the paranoia of...|||I strongly suspect the vast majority of humanity have to wear masks when out in public or interacting in normal social ways. Some people are comfortable with this, while some are not. I admit I...|||*Hugs* Don't beat yourself up, ok?  ~~~  F'in A, I have NO idea why she isn't still pissed at me. As odd as it sounds, I wish she was angry at me, It would make this a lot easier.|||A few of my friends have noted my personality and attitude changes somewhat when I move from one circle of friends (say, my gaming friends) to another (say, my costuming friends). I don't find it too...|||I don't THINK I test my relationships with people. In fact, I go out of my way to not offend people and make sure we are cool. This can lead to problems, though.  I do admit I tend to slowly...|||I tend to like comedians that are atypical: funny life stories are okay, but comedians like Mitch Hedberg and Demitri Martin are my favorite. I am not sure if a certain kind of humor is tired to a...|||I've found it easier to use we when writing or speaking to refer to a general group that I consider myself a part of... but this is a very interesting question and I must think on it some more.|||So, I'd like to pose a question: if many of us get pretty angry sometimes due to frustration or what-have you, what can we do to make sure our anger doesn't hurt others in a negative way|||Flaws is a pretty subjective term, but I guess I would say I love being around people who are odd or have quirks. Mind you, some kinds of quirks bother me, but I find others endearing or people...|||Wow hey, I do that too! For example, I'll explain what I am currently doing (like, say, cooking a dish) as if I am teaching a class.  Of course, this also have a negative side-effect: I sometimes...|||Well, I got it to stop. Thanks all.|||I second this idea! I've gone weeks where my sleep cycle is ruined by thinking too much! I usually ponder the problems of the world, though recently I have managed to trick my brain into thinking...|||I don't want to receive e-mail notifications at all, yet I keep on receiving notifications about threads I've subscribed to. I have made several attempts on my Options control panel to stop ALL...|||I feel like the NFs in general are a lot more likely to hug and such. Being an NF myself I really appreciate it. However, I think personal history and disposition also play a big factor. As does...|||See, everyone has positive traits, and a good sense of humor and an ability to laugh at yourself are HUGELY important. I like laughing at awkward moments too, I think a lot of NFs do.  But to add...|||I am pretty close to the P/J line myself, and while it was annoying to get different answers if I took an MBTI test one day or another, I learned to be comfortable with my not-totally-solid...|||*Chuckles* I must admit I don't talk about this because it makes me feel kinda crazy. But eh, all the cool people have quirks!  Ha, now in my mind's eye I see a bunch of prime numbers wearing...|||I dropped out of college, mostly because I felt adrift in my life at the time. Now I have a few careers that REALLY interest me, and most require me to go back to school. However, the financial side...|||I'll throw in my two cents here: both of the INFJs I know are members of the LGBT community, and pretty open about it too. Of course, my sample might be biased since I'm a member of the LGBT...|||If I've met NFs who are spiritual, they didn't strike me as similar to me (INFP). Mind you, I find UFO stories and the like to be very amusing and fun, but it worries me when people take such things...|||I'll have bouts where I find myself terrified of death, but I now suspect it's actually a fear of living an unfulfilled life. I don't know whether or not there is an afterlife, and this frustrates my...|||I think I have a problem seeing both sides on issues I feel really passionate about, but on issues that interest me in a more academic way I can easily understand both sides, or feel like a...|||That's interesting True, I honestly thought female and male INFPs would be about as common. And I suspect we think there are more Extroverts out there... simply because they tend to be pretty...|||The ability to get along/work well with others can either be learned or innate, but as near as I can tell my two INFJ friends make a considerate effort to respect and help those around them, but they...|||A blessing for interpersonal relationships, but a curse as it leads to some serious frustration when we can't change the world.|||Well... if it's any consolation I've found it easier and easier to move each time I do. I also use it as a time to get rid of clutter, which always improves my mood.  Oh, and get as much help as...|||Thank you all for such a warm welcome! :laughing:   Do you make your own costumes?   What do you like to read?  Favorite games?  Ever play tabletop RPGs?    I am starting to make my own...|||I am curious, why do you feel like it's more difficult for male INFPs? Is it because in American/Western society men are expected to be take charge people?  What types do you think don't have to...|||Well Random I must say the reality checks in your post sound damn familiar! They are the critiques I hear from authority figures, and from the negative part of myself. I do feel immensely...|||I am definitely much more physically affectionate with those I consider my adopted family/very close friends. I cuddle whenever we feel like it, which is pretty often.  On the other hand, I...|||I always assumed big changes were stressful for nearly everyone. That being said, I say there is a 66% chance I'll feel immense relief after completing some big, stressful change.  I love small,...|||Not to worry MOG, i do the same thing, though usually when no one else is around... :tongue:  Now, confession time for me! I've kept this a secret because it strikes me as so utterly strange. I...|||Nice to see so many others enjoying exploration games. Shadow of the Colossus is the most obvious one, but I also really enjoy(ed) World of Warcraft, Fallout 3, Knights of the Old Republic, and Sly...|||I definitely feel two distinct kinds of wanderlust. When stressed I often desire to get away, instead of solving all the problems before me. More than once I've come home after a too-stressful week...|||*Chuckles* INFPs = book-sniffers anonymous, apparently.  I must say I often used to feel like I needed to change drastically to be happy, but I can say with confidence now I like myself... I like...|||I am the one who thinks of entire worlds while sitting on the train. I am the one who yearns for a creative partner. I am the one who gets so passionate with righteous anger I sometimes scare...|||I share these traits/reactions.  When I become angry it usually goes one of two ways. I'm not always in control of my anger, but I am getting better. The first way it winds up is I turn my anger...|||I find the prospect of someone letting me play with their hair to be attractive/nice.  If I compliment someone and they smile and blush a bit, I want to give them a hug for being so adorable. ...|||*Waves* Hello to you all!  Per my friend's suggestion, I came here seeking people with similar personality types and interests. (Dunno if she is a member here, though...)  I'm pretty sure I'm an...'