I just want to start a thread in praise of INFP's because it's just hit me again today (as it never ceases to do) how much they kick ass.
They're like the best of both worlds - they're introverts who are fun, adventurous, spontaneous and enthusiastic about people, and feelers who understand needing space and not smothering people. They're gracious and humble in victory and generous in defeat. They're relaxed and laid-back P's who also know how to step up their act so as not to disappoint others or fail them. They're sensitive and gentle leaders and reliable, hard working followers. They're just as smart as INTP's but less work because they have better social skills! (sorry INTP's, but you know it's true... lol) They totally rock!
So let's hear it for INFP's, and feel free to chime in with your own words of praise.
Based on the 3 INFPs I know, they are:
1. Quiet, hate drawing attention to themselves, despise exhibitionism and would never post their photos on the internet
2. Hard-working, very INTUITIVE, love all different personality types and doesn't despise any particular type and instead look for commonalities instead of differences--being that they are HARMONIZER-CLARIFIERS.
3. Drawn towards helping people- especially psychology, where they want to make a difference and like exploring emotions to great depths and want feedback just as much about their relationships
4. In a group of people, an INFP is usually the right-hand man or the best girlfriend and prefer being out of the spotlight
5. They usually can see the positive aspects in everybody, including the people they don't like
6. Prefer to spend time to themselves unless with other INFPs/INFJs.
7. Usually prefer a mate whom they can help/ fix emotionally.
8. In a mate, they're drawn towards significant others who are good at business and getting things done, being that they have a lack of practical skills, and acting in the moment generally.
9. Very careful about family planning and choose their mates carefully and would never do anything rash without thinking a great deal ahead of time (especially when it comes to having children, where to send them to school etc).
10. Musically inclined.