[MBTI General] What do other types think of INFP's

[Stanton Moore]

Alright. You tell me. What should I say about the INFPs that I know? You give me the opinion I should have.

Good for that

Oh, no. that wasn't my point at all. You are entitled to have your opinions.

And you are entitled to express them in the most emotionally overblown, immature, ego-driven, streotype-filled and mean-spirited way you possibly can, as you have done here.

And I am entitled to react.

 

[Oaky]

^ I just say things as they are.
Tis your choice in the way you perceive it.

 

[TheEmeraldCanopy]

I think the reason for the defensiveness is that the implication is that INFP are ok *until* you get close to them and once you do they suck. Isn't that the fear of the "deeper" personality types that don't open up to everyone?

Getting defensive isn't limited to INFPs - ENFPs and INFJs at least I've seen do the same thing on the board when someone says something negative. The truth is that all types do it, they just do it in their own way. INTP, INTJ: "Fk them, I don't care what they say they are dumb" isn't any healthier, it just doesn't seem as whiny.

To other types Raging's quote really just sounds like he had one bad experience with someone he thinks is INFP and wrote them all off. But it says outloud a fear INFPs actually have. "Once I get to know you I don't like you"

Wanted to bump this quote. Great insight into the situation and into the INFP mind.

This

"Once I get to know you I don't like you"

is one of my biggest fears, if not the biggest.

 

[TSDesigner]

And you are entitled to express them in the most emotionally overblown, immature, ego-driven, streotype-filled and mean-spirited way you possibly can, as you have done here.

Hey nebbykoo, I'm on your side on this.
I don't understand the INFP bashing.

 

[neptunesnet]

If you cannot understand any of the points given then I can't help you anymore.

Out of you and me? I'm definitely not the one who needs the help.
Sawreee.

Also, What is the stereotype if it's not the profile of the type then?

That... doesn't make any sense
But then again I only seem smart and probably wouldn't understand your extreme intelligence, anyway. Oh don't bother explaining it to me. I'll just excuse myself from the conversation.
*Exits, gets on horse, and rides off into Duncedom*

this thread is booorrinnnnggggg

Then light it up!

 

[Amargith]

Seriously, let the man have his opinion without ganging up on him. Even if you don't appreciate his tone, you don't have to respond in kind.

 

[fill]

^ I just say things as they are.
Tis your choice in the way you perceive it.

Wrong.

You say things the way you think things are. Do we really have a choice in the way we perceive things? Is there no natural tendency of each individual to see things in one way or the other?

Damn realists...

 

[runvardh]

Seriously, let the man have his opinion without ganging up on him. Even if you don't appreciate his tone, you don't have to respond in kind.

Don't bother trying. When someone comes up with an opinion like that the flame war lasts for days and pages and won't calm down till commenter gets bored and walks away.

 

[Amargith]

Don't bother trying. When someone comes up with an opinion like that the flame war lasts for days and pages and won't calm down till commenter gets bored and walks away.

*sigh* Guess you're right.
Anyone else find this ironic considering the comments that have been made?

 

[runvardh]

*sigh* Guess you're right.
Anyone else find this ironic considering the comments that have been made?

The essence of, to the point of cliche...

 

[luminous beam]

<--peacemaker:

"can't we all just get along?"

 

[Oaky]

You say things the way you think things are. Do we really have a choice in the way we perceive things? Is there no natural tendency of each individual to see things in one way or the other?

Damn realists...

Actually we do have a choice to perceive things in a different way. If you 'perceive' my comment to be offensive to all INFPs in general then go ahead. I've already stated I've got a problem with them getting close to me and not generally.

 

[Lex Talionis]

Personally, I find most INFP (females) adorable; everything from their effervescent behavior (if you get to know them), to their sometimes childish innocence. What I like most about INFPs though, is their emotional sincerity. They are rarely ever malicious in their approach, and are usually genuine about their feelings towards you (unlike NFJs). All of that, combined with the fact that they are not very fond of confrontation, but enjoy listening, makes them very attractive mates.

INFPs are not without their flaws, however, and their generally benevolent nature can sometimes border on naivete and a stubborn refusal to part with their moral barricades, even though they have been proven harmful, or put into a greater context where they aren't as significant. Regardless, this INTJ loves his INFPs.

 

[fill]

I'll stop.

 

[Jaded Idealist]

Actually we do have a choice to perceive things in a different way. If you 'perceive' my comment to be offensive to all INFPs in general then go ahead. I've already stated I've got a problem with them getting close to me and not generally.

If you have such a problem with people who are more emotional and idealistic than you trying to share their inner world with you instead of keeping it all inside, then you prove yourself not to be a very well developed person. I can relate to INTJs in many ways, but when you they are opposed to or even merely annoyed with another person, the amount of basic humility and sympathy they are willing to withhold from that person is unbelievable, and we're opposites in this regard.

They are rarely ever malicious in their approach, and are usually genuine about their feelings towards you (unlike NFJs).

I wonder what this is supposed to mean. A balanced INFJ person is one of the most sincere people you're likely to meet. When we restrain our feelings, it's most likely because we don't think it's a good idea to reveal them, such as hurting someone's feelings. But overall, we'll always act on our principles. Whereas the INTJ too often lacks emotion, the INFJ is very able to control emotion for the right situation.

 

[Oaky]

If you have such a problem with people who are more emotional and idealistic than you trying to share their inner world with you instead of keeping it all inside, then you prove yourself not to be a very well developed person. I can relate to INTJs in many ways, but when you they are opposed to or even merely annoyed with another person, the amount of basic humility and sympathy they are willing to withhold from that person is unbelievable, and we're opposites in this regard.

They involve me in it. I have endured it. I didn't like it. I find it a problem. Makes sense?

 

[BlackCat]

Note to self- Next time I talk to Ragingkatsuki I should ramble on about morality and how he is feeling.

 

[luminous beam]

They involve me in it. I have endured it. I didn't like it. I find it a problem. Makes sense?

stop enduring it! you're doing it as we speak lol rather than stick around and face their "wrath," it's prob best to drop it and not look behind. by being here you are doing what you say you detest, which is hang around INFPs who are whining and bitching and getting you involved and close.

 

[runvardh]

<--peacemaker:

"can't we all just get along?"

What are you offering?

 

[Jaded Idealist]

They involve me in it. I have endured it. I didn't like it. I find it a problem. Makes sense?

Do I understand it? Yes, or course I do. Do I agree or empathize? Not in the least.