Another common misunderstanding is that INFJs are controlling or closed-minded. This typically stems from INFJs’ tendency to extravert Judging (Fe). But as I’ve described elsehwhere, IJs are often better understood as Perceivers because their dominant function (e.g., Ni) is a Perceiving function. In actuality, INFJs, especially those further along in their type development, are surprisingly adaptable and open-minded. While rarely wearing their openness on their sleeves, as ENFPs are wont to do, INFJs can be surprisingly open to unique or unconventional relational practices.

Nor is it the case that INFJs are overly controlling, or even want to be in control, in their relationships. As dominant Perceivers, they are generally healthiest when they allow life to come to them. Many INFJs have discovered that if they take it upon themselves to act and directly control outcomes, bad results often ensue. For INFJs, “action” can be understood as a direct employment of their inferior function (Se). And as I’ve discussed elsewhere, overt or direct employment of the inferior often produces undesirable outcomes. All of this is to say that the optimal role of INFJs in a relationship is generally a more receptive one, using their Ni and Fe to understand and interpret the world rather than trying to control it.

Another misconception about INFJs is that they are emotionally “needy.” This likely stems from the fact that INFJs extravert and readily express their emotions a la Fe. INFJs differ from the cultural norm in this respect, as the emotionally-restrained presentation of Fi predominates among American females. But just because INFJs are quicker to express their emotions does not make them any needier than FP types. In fact, since most men use Fe rather Fi (at least in the U.S.), they might appreciate the fact that, when paired with an INFJ, they needn’t guess about what their partner is feeling.

Yet another misunderstanding is the claim that INFJs “read into things that are not there” or “make mountains out of molehills.” Such accusations can be troubling for INFJs, since reading into things a la their Ni is what they are born to do.  In most cases, such accusations derive not from any wrongdoing on the part of the INFJ, but from the assumptions or ego sensitivities of their partners. For instance, by saying things like “Are you okay?” or “You don’t seem yourself today” INFJs are trying to gather more information in order to better understand their partner. Unfortunately, their partner may interpret these as judgments or critiques, inciting a defensive response. If such exchanges were to occur regularly and without rectification, the INFJ might begin to introvert her feelings and doubt her own intuition, a sure recipe for personal and relational disaster.

(Source: http://personalityjunkie.com/infj-relationships-dating-love-compatibility/)

I’ve always loved someplace where I could express myself. A place for me and for me only and I find it here. I don’t want to talk about problems and similar stuff, just about me (narcissist mode on ( ^ > ^)b).

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mbti—junkie:

Pleasing others pleases the Confidant.

Too much pleasing shit already. 

There is nothing more rewarding than being told “you’re a good friend/awesome person” and then being remembered. The biggest prize for me is being looked for, being needed and I’m thankful of what I have right now because even when I want to be alone there is always someone poking me. I’m appreciated by many and every day for many more, good because I’ve worked for that and it is time already for me to accept that my main inspiration is humanity and my art should work for it. 

I’m back to talking about MBTI. 

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I hate this but with me it’s true. Happened in the past and lastly with two males ENTP and xNTJ friends I have. I didn’t know what to do, I even thought “oh, god, why do I make people cry instead of smile?”, then I stopped talking. 

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