INFP

## About INFPs

The INFP personality type, or the "behind-the-scenes idealist," is introverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving. They are often called the dreamers because they are always daydreaming in their ideal little land. INFPs are philosophers who create a new kind of philosophy based on the best pieces of all other philosophies. They collect knowledge to develop their personal philosophy and often deliver it to others on a silver platter. Their sense of self-worth is tied to how others think of them, and they may seek the status symbol of being highly thought of. INFPs can become super brilliant and may produce some of the best literature.

#### Hero - Introverted Feeling

They feel a moral duty to share their philosophy and may push it on others, but it's never from a negative intention. Their moral duty comes from their Fi Hero, which is all about morality. INFPs are always silently judging others, as their Fi Hero is all about morality and they hold themselves to an impossibly high personal standard. They may believe that everyone around them is a bad person, but they can work well with INFJs and ISFJs, as their Fi Critic needs a strong IFP around to establish boundaries.

#### Parent - Extroverted Intuition

The Ne Parent of an INFP allows them to have metaphysical conversations about the collective future of mankind, and they can predict the fate of others.

#### Inferior - Extroverted Thinking

Their Te Inferior makes them fear the system, and they work tirelessly to avoid a collapse of humanity by imparting their personal philosophy to others via their ESTJ Subconscious for proper social change. INFPs have a responsibility to bring about positive social change, not just for themselves but also for the world as a whole. However, if an INFP is immature or lazy, they may not take action for weeks if they don't feel comfortable or in the mood.

#### Child - Introverted Sensing

It's essential to avoid getting stuck in the Si Child, Si Hero rut, as an INFP can get spoiled in their youth and grow up feeling that the world owes them pleasure. INFPs live in their ideal dreamland and try to bring it into reality, but when they fail, they get disappointed and end up in their little Si Child rut. INFPs can be unaware of the physical environment, and as the world around them crashes, they may be indifferent to it. It's crucial to develop external awareness and realize that the human condition allows only parts of their idealistic philosophy to come to life, not the entire thing.

#### Deadly Sin - Idleness

Idleness is a big problem for INFPs, and they need to get out of their comfort zone and take action to make a positive change in the world. INFPs are loyal, idealistic people who strive to bring about positive social change. However, their primary problem can be disloyalty, especially if they are raised in a spoiled environment and have not been taught personal responsibility. INFPs are very literal and take things very seriously, and they have a hard time acclimating to personal responsibility due to their external judgments. They prefer everything to be predictable and can be shy, especially in new situations.

#### Summary

INFPs are excellent at predicting the future and can warn others of potential problems. They have a hard time getting out of their comfort zone and can get stuck in a rut. To force an INFP out of their rut, it is important to have multiple sources of evidence and to make it their obligation. Multiple people need to back up the need for change, and the INFP will only change if they feel obligated to do so. INFPs can become stuck in their Si Child rut, prioritizing their own comfort and inaction over taking responsibility and making a positive impact. It is important for INFPs to learn personal responsibility and self-discipline, as well as to be taught proper social protocols to avoid being perceived as selfish or negative towards people. INFPs value their own opinions and judge silently, so it is necessary to present them with data and sources to back up any ideas or experiences. Despite being labeled as selfish, INFPs are valuable contributors to culture and can excel in mastering forms of art due to their pattern recognition abilities. While they provide the vision for social change, it is usually executed by the INFJ or ENFJ personality types.

## Relationship Compatibilities

*(See Compatibilities for more information)*

### Social Compatibility

1. Golden Pair = ENFJ
2. Silver Pair = INFJ
3. Bronze = ESTP
4. Super Ego = ISTP
5. Pedagogue = ENTJ
6. Benefactor = INTJ

### Emotional Compatibility

1. Partnership = ESFJ
2. Affection = ENFJ
3. Prudent = ENTP
4. Natural = ESTP
5. Compliance = ISFJ
6. Respect = INFJ
7. Kinship = INTP
8. Refinement = ISTP

### Sexual Compatibility

1. Affection = ENFJ
2. Companionship = ENTJ
3. Natural = ESTP
4. Intrigue = ESFP
5. Respect = INFJ
6. Trust = INTJ
7. Refinement = ISTP
8. Kindred = ISFP

## Rules for Love

1. Include your INFP in the decision-making process and take their opinions and feelings into consideration.
2. Show commitment and take tangible steps to demonstrate your love for your INFP, and don't give up on them easily.
3. Encourage your INFP to step out of their comfort zone and try new things.
4. Help your INFP build their reputation and standing among people they value and respect.
5. Teach your INFP to be grateful for the support and influence of others, and don't hinder their progress.
6. Assist your INFP in being honest with themselves and others about their desires for authority, power, and influence.
7. Help your INFP improve their performance and hold them accountable for their actions.
8. Instead of criticizing your INFP, involve respected individuals to provide constructive feedback and guidance.

1. ↑ Who Are The INFPs? | Season 3 Episode 16 | CS Joseph

https://csjoseph.life/who-are-the-infps/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZJhg9R1Gag
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zHPf5K8P6A1tGUMzzwJWZ
2. ↑ 8 Rules for Loving an INFP | Season 27 | CS Joseph

https://csjoseph.life/8-rules-for-loving-an-infp-season-27-cs-joseph/ (no transcript available)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EmQbi4TQdIhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1Q8XIsXrEzPgndkuGADD2q