it was discovered in previous conversations that several of us INFP's have ISFJ's moms.
I'm NFP and I've found an absurd number of them attractive. Like when people are like "I've never met an ISFJ male" I'm all like , I've dated two of them, and liked at least two others besides those two.
I'm also a big fan of my ISFJ sister.
Since this is the "what do you admire..." thread, I'll keep what I don't like about them to myself. I've already over-stepped my bounds by responding in an INFP thread when I have xNFP listed as my type.
Did you list any specific things about ISFJ's here?
I'm sure that, in general, an ENFP view would be welcome. While its not stated here, there are other threads elsewhere here on TypC started by Afkan about how one type sees another, and thats "its for research" is pointed out in at least one of those threads. I'm sure Afkan can choose to simply ignore your input if this is meant strictly for INFPs.
I've got a ISFJ Mum too and I agree with the above.it was discovered in previous conversations that several of us INFP's have ISFJ's moms.
They are very practical, attend to details that we might ignore, forget, skip over etc, both are usually quiet but nurturing. They ground us, or better connect with us with "normal [social] reality"
Those are just the oens that first came to mind.
OA, wanna add in here?
The males are very stylish and well groomed. I also have a thing for stubbornness (although they generally take it too far).
I agree.Also, I wanted to add that ... INFPs and ISFJs may appear similar, share similar temperaments and jokes/interests but ... fundamentally we are extremely, extremely different. My ISFJ friend and I get along so well, like kindred spirits, until our strong values/opinions clash, then we disagree/fight viciously.
they're somewhat nurturing - my sister in particular is very nurturing, they generally tend to pay lots of attention to me, um..they're often clean, more organized than me, they can sometimes be more sensible than I am, the guys I dated did what boys are "supposed to do" i.e. open doors, buy me dinner, bring me flowers, etc. and even stuff they aren't expected to do...like helping me clean my apartment, one even let me borrow his truck without me even having to ask...um, generally they're easy to talk to and I like being around them...I need a sense of grounding, and they can totally do that at times without being too harsh (though I'm gonna have to say they aren't as "nice" all the time as they're stereotyped to be, they're still human)...
Yeah, well, I claim INFP function order despite the obnoxious forcefulness of my personality. So there.
I'd LOVE to hear any and all opinions you have. In fact, I think its a frickin FAB idea to share what you like "less" abt them too.... These threads were started in the name of science (just kidding, Socionics, a far cry from science, instead) - according to Socionics, ENFPs are admired by ISFJs, and ISFJs are admired by INFPs.... to use the term "admire" **very** loosely.they're somewhat nurturing - my sister in particular is very nurturing, they generally tend to pay lots of attention to me, um..they're often clean, more organized than me, they can sometimes be more sensible than I am, the guys I dated did what boys are "supposed to do" i.e. open doors, buy me dinner, bring me flowers, etc. and even stuff they aren't expected to do...like helping me clean my apartment, one even let me borrow his truck without me even having to ask...um, generally they're easy to talk to and I like being around them...I need a sense of grounding, and they can totally do that at times without being too harsh (though I'm gonna have to say they aren't as "nice" all the time as they're stereotyped to be, they're still human)...
Yeah, well, I claim INFP function order despite the obnoxious forcefulness of my personality. So there.
Wow this amazes me...ISFJs are so prevalent. They seem awful easy to type...but just my opinion. ISFJ---a goth chick? I mean, not saying its *impossible* but prolly rather unlikely. Albeit fascinating. Do you know if she donns goth style to this day?I only know one ISFJ (they're hard to spot), she has a very accepting personality. She was 'the' goth chick in middle school. Spite her "extreme" appearance, she was and still is very easy to get a long with. We still talk every now and then today, but only over the internet.
Eh, short of type bashing, spill the beans. If you want.I could go on.......I have a lot of admiration for ISFJs because my mother is one and has been an overall very good mom, and most I meet are genuinely warm & nice people. There are certainly negative sides & not so nice aspects, but this is an admiration thread....