[NF] Differences between INFP and ENFP?

[Elfboy]

ENFPs are harder on themselves.

where on earth did you read that. ENFPs are possibly the least hard on themselves of any type INFPs on the other hand can be VERY hard on themselves

 

[Thalassa]

Wait - okay, seriously though...I'll give you another example. An INFP can be very adamant about their principles (as can an ENFP) except that in the end I think the ENFP is more likely to keep checking in with either other people, or at least with Te to compare their Fi in how it stacks up to practical implementation and external measurements. An INFP might see the ENFP as being more "impressionable" for that reason, less "solid" ...they might not understand that the ENFP might also view the INFP as too stubborn and ignoring the facts in front of their face in favor of principles.

 

[Elfboy]

Wait, that's right ...you want to be an INFP. You romanticize it. That's why this is "regrettable" huh?

I think the more you'll learn the more you'll snap out of it.

don't get me wrong, ENFPs are awesome, but INFPs are like, magical

 

[Thalassa]

don't get me wrong, ENFPs are awesome, but INFPs are like, magical

No one is magical, son.

 

[skylights]

ENFPs keep asking other people what their type is.

this is a really good point.

 

[Elfboy]

No one is magical, son.

...don't call me that

 

[Viridian]

ENFPs keep asking other people what their type is.

Just so we're clear, ENFP aren't the only type that keeps pestering others about that, are they? If so, I might be one...

 

[skylights]

don't get me wrong, ENFPs are awesome, but INFPs are like, magical

an unfortunate opinion.

if you're really ENFP, you're missing out on your own magic.

 

[Thalassa]

...don't call me that

I'm older, and my Te is bigger than yours, so I laugh at your gun.

I'm a Duchess, and I'll have you...removed.

 

[Santosha]

So would we say that ENFP's are more likely to change their values as external stimuli challenges it? INFP's deny external stimuli and hold tight to their inner values, regardless of how out-of-touch they may be with reality? And is this the reason INFP's appear to have "other-worldly" vibe?

I'd like to get some INFP input on this...

INFP's... how often do you change your values?

 

[Elfboy]

I'm older, and my Te is bigger than yours, so I laugh at your gun.

I'm a Duchess, and I'll have you...removed.

whatever you say... old woman.

 

[Thalassa]

Just so we're clear, ENFP aren't the only type that keeps pestering others about that, are they? If so, I might be one...

Well that was tongue-in-cheek, but there is some truth to it, as ENFPs seem to want to keep checking with the outer world for input. That isn't to say that only ENFPs ask other people what their type is, but ENFPs can really take it to extremes, like changing their type every few months and starting multiple threads about themselves.

 

[Thalassa]

whatever you say... old woman.

 

[Elfboy]

Guards! Seize her! Don't let the old witch cast a spell on me!

 

[Santosha]

don't get me wrong, ENFPs are awesome, but INFPs are like, magical

INFP's do seem to have a special wisdom to them, even at an early age, I've noticed. I admire the INFP for not relying on other people so much.. and I feel like a jerk for mentioning this.. so it is in no way meant to be harmful... but I did read a study on relationships that shows partners of INTP/INFP have the greatest dissatisfaction. This study could be total bullshit.. but it's come up a few times. The only thing I can assume is that its the introversion factor, or a difficulty for them to verbalize emotionally.

Again, INFP input requested =)

 

[Thalassa]

Guards! Seize her! Don't let the old witch cast a spell on me!

I told you already that I'm the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, and I'll have you know that I managed to escape brutish, insane Bolshevik soldiers. Your silly little guards are no match for me.

 

[Elfboy]

I told you already that I'm the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, and I'll have you know that I managed to escape brutish, insane Bolshevik soldiers. Your silly little guards are no match for me.

alas it can't be helped. I Elboy, The White Prince challenge thee to a duel

 

[Thalassa]

alas it can't be helped. I Elboy, The White Prince challenge thee to a duel

I suggest you read Chapter 6 of Eugene Onegin to see how this all ends. I'll wait.

...Now are you sure you want to go through with this?

 

[Elfboy]

I suggest you read Chapter 6 of Eugene Onegin to see how this all ends. I'll wait.

...Now are you sure you want to go through with this?

bah! I AM Eugine Onegin (well, not yet, but seriously, I'm working on the opera role lol)

 

[Thalassa]

bah! I AM Eugine Onegin (well, not yet, but seriously, I'm working on the opera role lol)

No, I'm pretty sure you're that fruity "magical" 18 year old poet who just challenged someone with bigger Te than yours to a duel.