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WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: black rose Date: September 20, 2014, 4:42 pm
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i took a personality test thing
here are my results
[spoiler]Personality: INFP
Variant: Turbulent
Role: Diplomat
Extraverted --> Introverted 26%
Intuitive --> Observant 23%
Thinking --> Feeling 11%
Judging --> Prospecting 53%
Assertive --> Turbulent 33%
INFP personality
INFP personalities are true idealists, always looking for the
hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching
for ways to make things better. While they may be perceived as
calm, reserved, or even shy, INFPs have an inner flame and
passion that can truly shine. Comprising just 4% of the
population, the risk of feeling misunderstood is unfortunately
high for the INFP personality type - but when they find
like-minded people to spend their time with, the harmony they
feel will be a fountain of joy and inspiration.
INFP personalityBeing a part of the Diplomat (NF) personality
group, INFPs are guided by their principles, rather than by
logic (Analysts), excitement (Explorers), or practicality
(Sentinels). When deciding how to move forward, they will look
to honor, beauty, morality and virtue - INFPs are led by the
purity of their intent, not rewards and punishments. People who
share the INFP personality type are proud of this quality, and
rightly so, but not everyone understands the drive behind these
feelings, and it can lead to isolation.
All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander
are lost; the old that is strong does not wither; deep roots are
not reached by the frost.
J. R. R. Tolkien
We Know What We Are, But Know Not What We May Be
At their best, these qualities enable INFPs to communicate
deeply with others, easily speaking in metaphors and parables,
and understanding and creating symbols to share their ideas. The
strength of this intuitive communication style lends itself well
to creative works, and it comes as no surprise that many famous
INFPs are poets, writers and actors. Understanding themselves
and their place in the world is important to INFPs, and they
explore these ideas by projecting themselves into their work.
INFPs have a talent for self-expression, revealing their beauty
and their secrets through metaphors and fictional characters.
INFPs’ ability with language doesn’t stop with their native
tongue, either - as with most people who share the Diplomat
personality types, they are considered gifted when it comes to
learning a second (or third!) language. Their gift for
communication also lends itself well to INFPs’ desire for
harmony, a recurring theme with Diplomats, and helps them to
move forward as they find their calling.
Listen to Many People, But Talk to Few
Unlike their Extraverted cousins though, INFPs will focus their
attention on just a few people, a single worthy cause - spread
too thinly, they’ll run out of energy, and even become dejected
and overwhelmed by all the bad in the world that they can’t fix.
This is a sad sight for INFPs’ friends, who will come to depend
on their rosy outlook.
If they are not careful, INFPs can lose themselves in their
quest for good and neglect the day-to-day upkeep that life
demands. INFPs often drift into deep thought, enjoying
contemplating the hypothetical and the philosophical more than
any other personality type. Left unchecked, INFPs may start to
lose touch, withdrawing into "hermit mode", and it can take a
great deal of energy from their friends or partner to bring them
back to the real world.
Luckily, like the flowers in spring, INFP’s affection,
creativity, altruism and idealism will always come back,
rewarding them and those they love perhaps not with logic and
utility, but with a world view that inspires compassion,
kindness and beauty wherever they go.
Famous INFPs:
William Shakespeare
J.R.R. Tolkien
Björk
Johnny Depp
Julia Roberts
Lisa Kudrow
Tom Hiddleston
Homer
Virgil
Fictional INFPs:
“Frodo Baggins” from The Lord of the Rings
“Anne of Green Gables”
“Fox Mulder” from X-Files
“Deanna Troi” from Star Trek
“Wesley Crusher” from Star Trek
INFP strengths and weaknesses
INFP Strengths
Idealistic - INFPs' friends and loved ones will come to
admire and depend on them for their optimism. Their unshaken
belief that all people are inherently good, perhaps simply
misunderstood, lends itself to an incredibly resilient attitude
in the face of hardship.
Seek and Value Harmony - People with the INFP personality
type have no interest in having power over others, and don't
much care for domineering attitudes at all. They prefer a more
democratic approach, and work hard to ensure that every voice
and perspective is heard.
Open-Minded and Flexible - A live-and-let-live attitude
comes naturally to INFPs, and they dislike being constrained by
rules. INFPs give the benefit of the doubt too, and so long as
their principles and ideas are not being challenged, they'll
support others' right to do what they think is right.
Very Creative - INFPs combine their intuitive nature with
their open-mindedness to allow them to see things from
unconventional perspectives. Being able to connect many
far-flung dots into a single theme, it's no wonder that many
INFPs are celebrated poets and authors.
Passionate and Energetic - When something captures INFPs'
imagination and speaks to their beliefs, they go all in,
dedicating their time, energy, thoughts and emotions to the
project. Their shyness keeps them from the podium, but they are
the first to lend a helping hand where it's needed.
Dedicated and Hard-Working - While others focusing on the
challenges of the moment may give up when the going gets tough,
INFPs (especially Assertive ones) have the benefit of their
far-reaching vision to help them through. Knowing that what they
are doing is meaningful gives people with this personality type
a sense of purpose and even courage when it comes to
accomplishing something they believe in.
INFP Weaknesses
Too Idealistic - INFPs often take their idealism too far,
setting themselves up for disappointment as, again and again,
evil things happen in the world. This is true on a personal
level too, as INFPs may not just idealize their partners, but
idolize them, forgetting that no one is perfect.
Too Altruistic - INFPs sometimes see themselves as selfish,
but only because they want to give so much more than they are
able to. This becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, as they try to
push themselves to commit to a chosen cause or person,
forgetting to take care of the needs of others in their lives,
and especially themselves.
Impractical - When something captures INFPs' imagination,
they can neglect practical matters like day-to-day maintenance
and simple pleasures. Sometimes people with the INFP personality
type will take this asceticism so far as to neglect eating and
drinking as they pursue their passion or cause.
Dislike Dealing With Data - INFPs are often so focused on
the big picture that they forget the forest is made of
individual trees. INFPs are in tune with emotions and morality,
and when the facts and data contradict their ideals, it can be a
real challenge for them.
Take Things Personally - INFPs often take challenges and
criticisms personally, rather than as inspiration to reassess
their positions. Avoiding conflict as much as possible, INFPs
will put a great deal of time and energy into trying to align
their principles and the criticisms into a middle ground that
satisfies everybody.
Difficult to Get to Know - INFPs are private, reserved and
self-conscious. This makes them notoriously difficult to really
get to know, and their need for these qualities contributes to
the guilt they often feel for not giving more of themselves to
those they care about.
INFP relationships
INFPs are dreamy idealists, and in the pursuit of the perfect
relationship, this quality shows strongest. Never short on
imagination, INFPs dream of the perfect relationship, forming an
image of this pedestalled ideal that is their soul mate, playing
and replaying scenarios in their heads of how things will be.
This is a role that no person can hope to fill, and people with
the INFP personality type need to recognize that nobody's
perfect, and that relationships don't just magically fall into
place - they take compromise, understanding and effort.
Love All, Trust a Few, Do Wrong to None
INFP relationshipsFortunately these are qualities that INFPs are
known for, and while it can be a challenge to separate
long-fostered fantasy from reality, INFPs' tendency to focus
their attention on just a few people in their lives means that
they will approach new relationships wholeheartedly, with a
sense of inherent value, dedication and trust.
INFPs share a sincere belief in the idea of relationships - that
two people can come together and make each other better and
happier than they were alone, and they will take great efforts
to show support and affection in order to make this ideal a
reality.
But INFPs aren't necessarily in a rush to commit - they are,
after all, Prospecting (P) types, and are almost always looking
to either establish a new relationship or improve an existing
one - they need to be sure they've found someone compatible. In
dating, INFPs will often start with a flurry of comparisons,
exploring all the ways the current flame matches with the ideal
they've imagined. This progression can be a challenge for a new
partner, as not everyone is able to keep up with INFPs' rich
imagination and moral standards - if incompatibilities and
conflict over this initial rush mount, the relationship can end
quickly, with INFPs likely sighing that "it wasn't meant to be."
As a relationship takes hold, people with the INFP personality
type will show themselves to be passionate, hopeless romantics,
while still respecting their partners' independence. INFPs take
the time to understand those they care about, while at the same
time helping them to learn, grow and change. While INFPs are
well-meaning, not everyone appreciates what can come across as
constantly being told that they need to improve - or, put
another way, that they're not good enough. INFPs would be aghast
to find that their intents were interpreted this way, but it's a
real risk, and if their partner is as averse to conflict as
INFPs themselves, it can boil under the surface for some time
before surfacing, too late to fix.
Better Three Hours Too Soon Than a Minute Too Late
This aversion to conflict, while contributing greatly to
stability in the relationship when done right, is probably the
most urgent quality for INFPs to work on. Between their
sensitivity and imagination, INFPs are prone to internalizing
even objective statements and facts, reading into them themes
and exaggerated consequences, sometimes responding as though
these comments are metaphors designed to threaten the very
foundations of their principles. Naturally this is almost
certainly an overreaction, and INFPs should practice what they
preach, and focus on improving their ability to respond to
criticism with calm objectivity, rather than irrational
accusations and weaponized guilt.
But that's at their uncommon worst - at their best, INFPs do
everything they can to be the ideal partner, staying true to
themselves and encouraging their partners to do the same. INFPs
take their time in becoming physically intimate so that they can
get to know their partners, using their creativity to understand
their wants and needs, and adapt to them. People with this
personality type are generous in their affection, with a clear
preference for putting the pleasure of their partners first - it
is in knowing that their partners are satisfied that INFPs truly
feel the most pleasure.
INFP friends
The true friends of people with the INFP personality type tend
to be few and far between, but those that make the cut are often
friends for life. The challenge is the many dualities that this
type harbors when it comes to being sociable - INFPs crave the
depth of mutual human understanding, but tire easily in social
situations; they are excellent at reading into others' feelings
and motivations, but are often unwilling to provide others the
same insight into themselves - it's as though INFPs like the
idea of human contact, but not the reality of social contact.
How Poor Are They That Have Not Patience
INFP friendsIn a lot of ways, this limits the potential pool of
friends to other Diplomat (NF) types, who are able to pick up on
the subtle clues left by their INFP friends, and who are more
likely than not to enjoy something of a human enigma. A
friendship with an ESTJ on the other hand, governed by social
conventions and community participation as they are, would
almost be a non-sequitur - though INFPs may find the idea of
being paired with their opposite fascinating enough to outweigh
the practical challenges to such a friendship.
To top it all off, ideas like networking and "the friend of my
friend is my friend" hold little weight with INFPs. Friendships
are earned on their own merit, by dint of the intuitive respect
INFPs have for those with similar principles and values, rather
than more practical alignments like those of coworkers. INFPs'
tendency to protect their sensitive inner cores and values from
criticism, especially if they are on the more turbulent side of
the spectrum, means that acquaintances will likely get nowhere
near them without sustained and tactful effort.
But, if INFPs' shields are properly navigated and they decide to
open up and trust another person, a strong, stable friendship
will ensue, marked by passionate support and idealism, subtle
poetic wit, and a level of emotional insight that is hard to
match. INFPs' friends will be rewarded with calm, sensitivity
and depth, and an ever-present desire to help, learn, and grow.
But even the most confident and assertive INFPs will only be
able to keep up this relaxed and present exterior for so long.
Even as friendships grow stronger and deeper, and friends are
lulled into a sense of mutual understanding, INFPs' enigmatic
qualities will never truly vanish.
INFPs will always need to disappear for a while, removing
themselves from others so they can re-center on their own minds
and feelings. Often enough people with the INFP personality type
will emerge from this time alone having come to some momentous
decision that even their closest friends didn't know was
weighing on them, evading even the option of receiving the sort
of support and advice they so readily give. Such is INFPs' way,
for better or for worse.
INFP parents
People who share the INFP personality type share a tendency to
not only strive to learn and grow as principled, moral
individuals, but to bring likeminded people on that journey with
them. In their own subtle, often shy way, INFPs want to lead
others forward, as kindred spirits - they will find no greater
opportunity for this than in parenthood.
From the start, INFP parents are warm, loving and supportive,
and take immeasurable joy in the wide-eyed wonder of their
children as they explore, learn, and grow. People with the INFP
personality type will give their children the freedom they need
to do this, keeping an open mind and letting their children gain
their own sense of understanding. At the same time, INFP parents
will try to provide a backdrop to this freedom and experience,
establishing a set of morals and values that guide that liberty
with a sense of personal responsibility.
INFPs never stop encouraging their children to learn and grow,
and they consider it their duty to inspire and motivate them,
both by using their sensitivity and intuition to speak in their
children's language and by leading the way themselves.
However, this sense of responsibility has a harder side - if
their children fall foul of their INFP parents' values, it will
not be taken lightly. People with the INFP personality type take
their responsibilities in parenthood seriously, and in this
measure above all others.
In some ways, INFPs' tendency to hide their inner selves from
view can be an advantage in parenting, as they are able to
portray themselves as good role models on the outside, shielding
their loved ones not just from their own occasional anger and
depression, but from the broader evils in the world as well.
This helps INFPs to demonstrate outwardly the moral lessons they
want their children to adopt, and at the same time to establish
a sense of harmony in the household.
Modest Doubt is Called the Beacon of the Wise
The biggest challenge for INFP parents, especially more
turbulent types who often have even more trouble with self-doubt
than most, is to establish more practical and day-to-day
structures and rules. INFPs may be able to convey the abstract
value of honesty with remarkable skill, but it's not always easy
to equate that idea with the practical reality of their children
being home from the movies when they said they were going to be,
and it's especially challenging when these misunderstandings
result in conflict. In these situations, INFP personalities do
best with a partner who is able to play a stronger hand in more
administrative tasks than they can, so they can focus on the
underlying spirit of those rules.
INFP careers
It is perhaps more challenging for INFPs to find a satisfying
career than any other type. Though intelligent, the regimented
learning style of most schools makes long years earning an
advanced degree a formidable undertaking for people with the
INFP personality type - at the same time, that's often what's
needed to advance in a field that rings true for them. INFPs
often wish that they could just be, doing what they love without
the stress and rigor of professional life.
Oftentimes, as with so many things, the answer lies somewhere in
the middle, in a line of work that begins with passion and
dedication, but which comes to require training so that the
academia feels intimately linked to that passion. Too many INFPs
drift in frustration, ultimately succumbing to the necessities
of day-to-day life in a job that wasn't meant for them. But it
turns out that, despite such exacting demands, modern economics
places a premium on the very keys to INFPs' challenges: their
creativity, independence, and need for meaningful relationships
with individuals who need their help.
There's Place and Means for Every Man Alive
First and foremost is seemingly every INFPs' dream growing up -
to become an author. While a novel is a classic choice, it is
rarely an accessible one, and there are many viable options for
freedom-loving INFPs. The internet brings to the world the
opportunities of blogging and freelance work - as organizations
expand their reach beyond their native tongues, they will come
to depend on INFP personality types, with their gift for
language and written expression, to take their rougher
translations and stale pitches and inject them with a sense of
beauty and poetry. Smaller organizations will need more than
ever to express with elegance the value they bring to local
communities.
Most any cause, idea, or field can benefit from the artful and
natural expression that INFPs bring to the table, and INFPs have
their pick of the world in choosing who they work with.
The real beauty here is that it takes a core interest that
people with the INFP personality type share, while helping a
cause they believe in, independently, through creative
expression and personal growth, and makes it applicable to any
interest there is. There will always be a need, and now more
than ever, to win people's hearts and minds with the written
word.
Some INFPs will prefer a still more personal touch, being able
to work face-to-face with clients, seeing that their personal
effort really impacts another's quality of life. Service careers
such as massage therapy, physical rehabilitation, counselling,
social work, psychology and even academic roles and retraining
can be exceptionally rewarding for INFPs, who take pride in the
progress and growth they help to foster. People with the INFP
personality type have a tendency to put others' interests ahead
of their own, a mixed blessing by itself, but when a patient
takes their first unaided step in the long road to recovery
after an accident, nothing will feel more rewarding than that
selflessness.
If To Do Were As Easy As To Know What Were Good To Do...
Where INFPs will not thrive is in a high-stress, team-heavy,
busy environment that burdens them with bureaucracy and tedium.
INFPs need to be able to work with creativity and consideration
- high-pressure salespeople they are not. It can be a challenge
to avoid these roles, as they are the basis for so much starting
work, and it's often a risk to break away into something less
dependable, but more rewarding. To find a career that resonates
with INFPs' values though, that's more than just a job,
sometimes it's just what needs to be done.
INFP in the workplace
In the workplace, INFPs face the challenge of taking their work
and their profession personally. To INFPs, if it isn't worth
doing, it isn't really worth doing, and this sense of moral
purpose in their work colors everything from how they respond to
authority to how they express it. Though the way the INFP
personality type shows through depends on the position, there
are a few basic truths about what INFPs seek in the workplace:
they value harmony, need an emotional and moral connection to
their work, and loathe bureaucratic tedium.
INFP Subordinates
As subordinates, INFPs prefer latitude, and would much rather
immerse themselves in a project, alone or with a close team,
than simply be told what task to do and move on. People with the
INFP personality type aren't looking for easy, forgettable work
that pays the bills, they're looking for meaningful work that
they actually want to think about, and it helps for their
managers to frame responsibilities in terms of emotional merit
rather than cold rationalization or business for its own sake.
INFPs would rather know that their work will help to deliver a
service they believe in than to know that the bottom line has
been boosted by 3%.
If these standards are met, managers will find an extremely
dedicated and considerate employee in INFPs. As idealistic
opportunity-seekers INFPs may not always work well in technical
applications, where the facts and logic really matter and
critique is often necessary, but they work beautifully in more
human and creative endeavors. While some types, especially
Analysts (NT), respond favorably to negative feedback, taking
criticism as an opportunity to not make the same mistake twice,
people with the INFP personality type would much rather hear
what they did right and focus on what to do, rather than what
not to.
INFP Colleagues
INFPs feel most comfortable among colleagues - they aren't
interested in controlling others, and have a similar distaste
for being controlled. Among their colleagues, INFPs will feel
freer to share their ideas, and while they may maintain some
psychological distance, they will make every effort to be
pleasant, friendly and supportive - so long as their coworkers
reciprocate. INFPs don't like conflict or picking sides, and
will do everything they can to maintain harmony and cooperation.
Most of this comes down to good communication, which INFPs
prefer to conduct in person, for that personal touch, or in
writing, where they can compose and perfect their statements.
People with the INFP personality type avoid using phones if they
can, having the worst of both worlds, being both detached and
uncomposed. INFPs also like to feel like their conversations are
meaningful, and while they enjoy exploring philosophy more than
most, their patience for arbitrary hypothetical brainstorming or
dense technical discussions is limited.
INFP Managers
As managers, INFPs are among the least likely to seem like
managers - their egalitarian attitudes lend respect to every
subordinate, preferring communication as human beings than as a
boss/employee opposition. People with the INFP personality type
are flexible, open-minded and give their subordinates the tools
they need, be they responsible delegation or an intuitive and
receptive sounding board, to get the job done. Keeping their
eyes on the horizon, INFPs set goals that achieve a desirable
end, and help the people working under them to make that happen.
There is a downside to this style, as sometimes the boss just
needs to be the boss. INFPs know how they feel about criticism,
and are reluctant to subject others to that same experience,
whether it's needed or even welcome. Further complicating this
role, when INFPs are under stress, as when someone really does
warrant criticism, they can become extremely emotional - they
may not show it, but it can affect their judgment, or even cause
them to withdraw inwards, in ways that can really hold back
their team.
Conclusion
Few personality types are as poetic and kind-hearted as INFPs.
Their altruism and vivid imagination allow INFPs to overcome
many challenging obstacles, more often than not brightening the
lives of those around them. INFPs' creativity is invaluable in
many areas, including their own personal growth.
Yet INFPs can be easily tripped up in areas where idealism and
altruism are more of a liability than an asset. Whether it is
finding (or keeping) a partner, making friends, reaching
dazzling heights on the career ladder or planning for the
future, INFPs need to put in a conscious effort to develop their
weaker traits and additional skills.
What you have read so far is just an introduction into the
complex concept that is the INFP personality type. You may have
muttered to yourself, "wow, this is so accurate it's a little
creepy" or "finally, someone understands me!" You may have even
asked "how do they know more about me than the people I'm
closest to?"
This is not a trick. You felt understood because you were. We've
studied how INFPs think and what they need to reach their full
potential. And no, we did not spy on you – many of the
challenges you've faced and will face in the future have been
overcome by other INFPs. You simply need to learn how they
succeeded.
But in order to do that, you need to have a plan, a personal
roadmap. The best car in the world will not take you to the
right place if you do not know where you want to go. We have
told you how INFPs tend to behave in certain circumstances and
what their key strengths and weaknesses are. Now we need to go
much deeper into your personality type and answer "why?", "how?"
and "what if?"
This knowledge is only the beginning of a lifelong journey. Are
you ready to learn why INFPs act in the way they do? What
motivates and inspires you? What you are afraid of and what you
secretly dream about? How you can unlock your true, exceptional
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Our premium profiles provide a roadmap towards a happier, more
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Re: WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: puddincat Date: September 21, 2014, 12:27 pm
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Whenever I take those tests I'm always either INFP or INTP, but
I'm not sure which one fits me more.
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Re: WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: black rose Date: September 21, 2014, 2:42 pm
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i always get infp but i don't really act how it says i do most
of the time
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Re: WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: Raven` Date: July 28, 2015, 8:55 pm
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i took this quiz the other day and found myself to be infj
hnnngg//
[spoiler]Famous INFJs
Martin Luther King | Nelson Mandela | Mother Teresa | Nicole
Kidman | Jimmy Carter | Mel Gibson | Goethe | “James
Wilson” from House M.D.
oh cool mlk hello
nelson, teresa, and nicole sound familiar. same with mel
oh cool jimmy i did a project on him
and the others idk who they are
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Re: WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: black rose Date: July 28, 2015, 9:33 pm
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ooh awesome
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Re: WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: dawnfire111 Date: July 28, 2015, 11:40 pm
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i think i'm infp too i took the quiz a while ago so i don't
remember xD
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Re: WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: Raven` Date: July 29, 2015, 12:06 am
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okay i think its really cool that like all of us who posted in
this thread have "inf" in their personality types?
heck if puddin chooses the one that is infp, then three people
in this thread have the same personality type.
like??? i think thats hella cool. idk why. it just is.
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Re: WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: black rose Date: July 29, 2015, 1:56 am
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it is pretty cool
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Re: WARNING: THIS IS VERY LONG
By: puddincat Date: July 29, 2015, 9:27 pm
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yo if i have learnt one thing from tumblr it's about these
personality type things
apparently u SHOULDNT take the quizzes cause they're bs and u
gotta type urself by learning about the functions (Fe, Fi, Te,
Ti, Ne, Ni, Se, and Si) just look em up cause I don't feel like
writing a whole essay
but like
it's the order of ur functions that determines ur type so u
choose which ones u use most
and now i'm sure I'm an F type but now I can't tell if i'm
introverted or extroverted bc I like talking to people it just
stresses me out and it might just be shyness but I also
appreciate alone time. I'm just gonna say I'm an infp bc I
relate to the descriptions the most lol
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