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[INFP] Is INFP the "perfect" type? - All hail the idiosyncratic dreamers of new worlds!

Is INFP the "perfect" type?


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RaptorWizard

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Is INFP the "perfect" type? - All hail the idiosyncratic dreamers of new worlds!

My argument for INFP potentially being the perfect type:

1. Boundless Imaginations
2. Free Spirits
3. High Ethics
4. Idealistic Visionaries
5. Authentic Personalities
6. Seeking Wisdom
7. Individual Philosophies
8. Understanding Stories
9. True Love
10. Magical Experience

So folks, what do you think: Is INFP the "perfect" type?
All hail the idiosyncratic dreamers of new worlds!
 

Lady_X

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Perfect type for what? :cheese:
 

Julius_Van_Der_Beak

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No type is perfect. INTPs, for instance, can actually be quite oversensitive while at the same time being insensitive towards others.
 

SpankyMcFly

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My argument for INFP potentially being the perfect type:

1. Boundless Imaginations
2. Free Spirits
3. High Ethics
4. Idealistic Visionaries
5. Authentic Personalities
6. Seeking Wisdom
7. Individual Philosophies
8. Understanding Stories
9. True Love
10. Magical Experience

So folks, what do you think: Is INFP the "perfect" type?
All hail the idiosyncratic dreamers of new worlds!

Hello Mr. Raptor,

FTR I voted no. *shows INFP "Get Out Of Jail FREE" card*

While the qualities you've listed are mostly accurate they are not the end all be all by any means and while situationally useful are lacking in many a context that are both useful and meaningful.
 

Elfboy

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[MENTION=15371]RaptorWizard[/MENTION]
these things are great n' all until you, you know, actually need to get stuff done. this is where the ideal expectations of INFPs tend to crumble

No type is perfect. INTPs, for instance, can actually be quite oversensitive while at the same time being insensitive towards others.
this is very true.
their brand of sensitivity is less predictable and, from my standpoint at least, more bizarre than an FP or FJ's sensitivity.
 

zelo1954

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[MENTION=15371]RaptorWizard[/MENTION]: You are of course having us on?
 

chickpea

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I appreciate that you appreciate me and my perfection.
 

Julius_Van_Der_Beak

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My experience with INFPs is that they present an image of being laid back and relaxed, but are full of arbitrary rules. They also tend to think too much in terms of "shoulds", and tend to ignore or dismiss discussions about' "what is" in favor of the "shoulds."
 

SpankyMcFly

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My experience with INFPs is that they present an image of being laid back and relaxed, but are full of arbitrary rules. They also tend to think too much in terms of "shoulds", and tend to ignore or dismiss discussions about' "what is" in favor of the "shoulds."

I think us INFPs have a longer learning curve as pertains to cognitive development, on average. "We" get better with age. What type doesn't? If I had to guess I'd say that this happens once we've starting tackling Si, mid 20s to early 30s.
 

Standuble

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This is the first time I have heard this. I am sceptical about this however. An INFP's use is ever questionable. If we were still out on the African savanna the INFPs would likely have all been eaten by predators by now.
 

SpankyMcFly

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I wish I was an INFP.

This can be arranged. Surgery unnecessary, however there is a fee... and "we'd" want to make sure your vessel could handle "it", i.e. the INFP'ness If you are still interested please PM [MENTION=8031]Ginkgo[/MENTION] and he will begin the screening process and set you upon the path. However I should warn you that the J to P transformation might be... painful...
 

SpankyMcFly

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This is the first time I have heard this. I am sceptical about this however. An INFP's use is ever questionable. If we were still out on the African savanna the INFPs would likely have all been eaten by predators by now.

I am a firm believer in the 2nd amendment and anyone who thinks I'm prey is in for a surprise :devil:

"The index finger is the greatest equalizer" ~ Spanky McFly
 

Evo

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This is the first time I have heard this. I am sceptical about this however. An INFP's use is ever questionable. If we were still out on the African savanna the INFPs would likely have all been eaten by predators by now.

If we were in a group on the savanna they could raise the morale of the group
 

xenaprincess

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This is the first time I have heard this. I am sceptical about this however. An INFP's use is ever questionable. If we were still out on the African savanna the INFPs would likely have all been eaten by predators by now.

lol that is funny.

I so wish I were a T person. Life would be so much EASIER!!!!
ENTJ seems like the best type, to me.
 

Standuble

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lol that is funny.

I so wish I were a T person. Life would be so much EASIER!!!!
ENTJ seems like the best type, to me.

Agreed. I sometimes feel the desire to run my own business and use it to take over the world. If I were an ENTJ I could do it all in style and not feel exhausted/clueless about approaching the whole situation. INTJ has its appeal as well.
 

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There is no best type. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses.
 
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